A newly planned curriculum has been added to benfit every student in the
fields of history, mathematics, and art.
Math
For people who are willing to both think and work there is a mathematics course offered under the guidance of Mr. Godwin in analytical geometry and calculus.
In analytical geometry, problems are solved by employing coordinates equations and the processes of algebra. Calculus ineludes finding the answers to such "space age" problems is: A rocket attained the velocity of V=T-4T2+4T-2 ("T" is in minutes ,"V" in miles per hour) "T" minutes after starting. Find the velocity and acceleration at the end of three minutes.
Mr. Godwin hopes to use the textbook being used now at Georgia Tech. The goal of this course is to prepare students to enter the sophomore mathematics class at Tech.
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The launching of new sputniks, the first and second World Wars, and the
dangers and prospects of today's world all will be presented in the made-to-order
course for modern day teenagers.
The texts will be a modern history book and the New York Times which will help to bring to light the last fifty years.
This senior class lead by Mr. Randolph will inform students of the place they and their country hold in today's world.
Art
For those who wish to pursue a more cultural line, a course in Art appreciation
is being taught by Mr. Jackson.
Mr. Jackson says this concerning this unique subject for Gradyites.
"The purpose of the course in art appreciation like that of all art study, is to enable the students to enlarge their understanding of art values. For this reason opportunities for experience in analyzing art form will constitute an important activity in the classwork.
Since the beginning of history, art has been an important part of man's great culture. Like man's life on this earth, his art has undergone complicated changes. These changes are related to forces at work in the civilization which produced the particular art work. It is planned that this course will demonstrate this high type of appreciation, It is hoped that many prejudices will disappear as a result of this study."
With these new subjects, the T. V. Classes, and the accelerated classes,
Grady has presented Gradyites a chance for a "Twentieth century space
age education."
Miss Wolter speaks fluent English. She remarked, "I like Grady very much and everyone is "friendly and nice" She would like to know more Students and to hear the chorus and orchestra.
During the Christmas holidays, Miss Wolter toured the West and Florida. March 15 she will return to Berlin where she will resume teaching music, English, and philosophy.
There are 300 teachers from 62 nations in the United States, seven of whom are in Georgia. Miss Wolter is the only one in Atlanta under this program.
Banking each Monday is of value to each Gradyite. A prize will be awarded at the end of the year to the homeroom with the highest percentage of class banking each week.
This prize is two-fold. First, this homeroom will receive points toward the homeroom trophy. Second, the bank will award this room a five dollar cash prize to do with as the class wishes.
Mrs. Baugham, the bank's faculty advisor stated: "Thrift is a good habit to form early in life. Regular and systematic saving wilt pay dividends in many ways. Your school bank is operated for your benefit. Use it and see your dollars grow."
Committee Weigh Merits of FinalsFor Gray Knights
Until about two years ago when Northside High broke precedent, no public
school in Atlanta gave finals. This year a committee headed by Mr. Derthick,
principal, is investigating the practicability of such a step at Grady.
Grady would be introduced to finals gradually, honor classes acting as
guinea pigs. If it could be worked, three days each semester would he put
aside for finals, with two two-hour tests each day.
Advantages
Grady students would definitely gain from this plan. Preparing for finals
is quite different from studying for weekly tests, arid the better acquainted
a person is with this difference the better he will do in college. Statements
from many college students as well as common sense will testify to this.
There are also short-range advantage in taking finals. A thorough review of a course should impress the subject upon the student's mind. Also one should obtain a clearer and more concise understanding of the subject by going over the whole course. This would also be a help on Advance Placement tests given by colleges.
Students' Part
Whether Grady can incorporate finals into its curriculum deponds partially
on the working out of the mechanics of such a plan. However,it also depends
on the students at Grady. Since a plan is only as good as those who participate
in it, the success or failure of finals will ultimately rest on Grady's
student body.