Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Po RE The Woodward Academy Individualized Study Program, directed by Ron Walker, is designed to help students with learning dis- abilities. Mr. Walker coordinates the pro- grams in the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools. In the Lower School classes are very small in order to allow for more individual help. The teachers place a special emphasis on phonetics, reading and mathematical skills. Middle School classes are also small and students work on perfecting their skills of organization and notetaking. Once the students have reached the Upper School, both teachers and students focus on totally remediating the student ' s learning disabilities therefore enabling students to attend regular classes by their junior year. Under the direc- tion of Mr. Walker, this program has proven to be very successful. Woodward Academy ' s Physical Educa- tion Department, directed by Coach Johnny O. Stallings, offers many activities while pro- viding a sound background in the field of athletics. Physical activities are planned for all four schools that will benefit each student in his physical development of coordination and strength. The coaches plan games in which team effort and group participation are required such as soccer, basketball, vol- leyball and Softball. At the same time they plan activities which will allow the student to develop his or her skills in individual sports such as tennis, track and gymnastics. One day a week is set aside for calisthenics. This year a new course in physical education was offered where students could increase their physical fitness through monitored weight training. The Physical Education department is an intregal part of the curriculum as it strives to develop students physically as well as mentally. Ms. Scntell. instructor of both History and English takes a moment to prepare for her next class 2. Mr. Ron Walker, Director of ISP. puts in long hours of tedious wotk to maintain the high standards of the ISP Program ] Taking a moment to pause and share a joke provides a well balanced learning atmosphere in Mrs. (ioodrum Jass a Mr. fanke utilizes the Apple II computer to store and organize lesson plans and tests. 5. Pilling the role ot Athletic Director requites long hours of work on the part of Coach Petty Ezell. 6 To ( o.uh Don Cardell a twelve year veteran of Wood ward, teaching physical education classes comes naru- talk

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IKgffiKDS Directed by Gus Dearolph, the Science Department at Woodward Academy en- courages students to develop their investiga- tive skills and abilities to use rational thought through experimentation. Students begin the study of science in kindergarten with the exploration in the realm of the five senses. Beginning in the Middle School, stu- dents are introduced to concepts and theor- ies through actual experiments in the labora- tory. In the Upper School students are re- quired to take a year of biology and chemis- try along with another year of physics, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, earth and space science or oceanography. With such a wide range of courses, the science depart- ment is able to supply the student with a better understanding of the world around him and the role of science in society. As students attain the goals established by the department, they form a firm scientific back- ground to prepare for further study of col- lege science. ;. Mr. Howard Janke teaches all levels ot Biology including ISP and AP 2. Experiments play an important role in science courses as evidenct d bj M.ir, ella Koh- inson. J. Affectionately known as Mr. Physit i Mi Gus Dejrolph serves as the Science Department (haitman as well as teaching physics I Mr. George McKclvy. a chemistry teacher, is a common sight around the campus in his white lab coat 5 Mrs. Elaine Carroll, a Woodward cadem) graduate, returned to the Academy to scn as ■ hmhgt instructot 6 lulu Oliver jnd Tens Wilson listen as Mrs Cam ill explains Darwin ' s th r ? Miss Martha Muir joined the Academ) facult) during the 1982-8} year teaching chemistn 8 With the help of Mr Murph) s fifth grade s rem e t lass, this skeleton came to life tor an .. ■