Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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D) .IF OSffiKCCg Too large to be contained within the Sci- ence Department, a new department, direct- ed by Dr. Charles Hixon, was formed at Woodward Academy to house computer science. Computer Science was originally of- fered as an elective in the Upper School Science Department However, with the in- creasing popularity of computets. Wood- ward formed a department which would give students a more intense look at the use and function of various computers. The lab con- tains approximately 36 computers and acces- sories of different brands and models. Al- though young, the department has had an encouraging beginning as the response from both students and parents has been favor- able. At prese nt. Computer Science is only an elective in the Upper School. Each stu- dent in the eighth grade is required to take the basic course in Computer Science. Because various technological processes change and alter, the Computer Science De- partment is currently studying and devising additional courses to be added to the cur- riculum. This expansion insures that the Computer Science Department ' s overall goal that each student have a basic foundation and awareness of computer technology. ;. Dr. Chuck Hixon goes through step-by-Step instructions for operating the computer J. The Apple II computer is one of the ma or brands in the new ( puter Science laboratory, i Mr. Janke shows students how the computer can be used as an aid in studying biology I Students find that learning to operate the computer is not as hard as it lot k - 5 Middle School t iW learn that the computer can have many function 6. Dr. Hixon instructs Middle School students in learnmc to operate more than one computer 7,Jody Jordan linds that the computer stores a ij. r amount ot knowledge that can be recalled by the punch of a - To use the computet, students must learn the Computer talks ' OMPUTER S( II V I 75

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im MsIk ' Lead by Mrs. Bobby Alford, the English Department strives to give the student a mastery of communication skills. These skills are developed through an in-depth study of language, literature and composi- tion. As writing skills are necessary for suc- cess in college and in chosen career fields, extra emphasis is placed on composition. By- offering a wide range of literature of the world, students can develop competency in reading comprehension and critical thought. Students are also encouraged to voice their own interpretations of the material that they are studying. Instruction in formal English skills begins in the third grade and continues through the Middle School years where students refine basic skills in grammar usage, sentence con- struction and writing coherent paragraphs. In addition to the planned areas of study during the school year, the English department pro- vides a diversified summer reading program for students. The list is arranged to interest every student and introduce them to the classics and modern fiction. . Valerie Wooten skims over rhe resr questions bef re beginning her exam. . ' Senior Dale Blonder rellects after reading one of the great poems of literature. ). By , irganizing his thoughts befote writing his English com- position, Carl McGhee finds that he can write i more comprehensive essay. 4. Derrick Fig Phillips is stunned by the gtade he received on his English compo sition 5 Pete Fntts. Barn Ridgeway, and Josh Thorp discuss .1 hook they are reading in English 6. Mrs. Bobb) Alford, English Department Chairman, is devoted to guiding and instructing students in English grammar, literatute and language. She has passed along het love of English 7 Mr Carolyn Haldeman re- views sentence structure and grammar with co hound Seniors S To write a correct composition ■ a great deal ol serious effort Mr (ho Hudson reviews a students work to check tt - guidelines have been followed. I-II