HIGH-SCHOOL
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COURSES
Mathematics o. J. STUEN, A. W. RAMSTAD, MRS. LOUISE S. TAYLOR I, 2. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
One year is spent on the fundamentals : factors, fractions, radicals, ex ponents, equations with one unknown quantity, the ordinary methods of elim ination. Two semesters. Five hours
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Ramstad, Mrs. Taylor
3, 4. PLANE GEOMETRY
In addition to studying the general properties of plane rectangular figures, the circle, measurement of angles, similar polygons, and areas, much time is given to original demonstrations, to drill, and to the solution of problems. Two semesters. Five hours a week.
Stuen
5. HIGHER ALGEBRA
First a rapid review of elementary algebra is given. Then quadratics. binomial theorem, literal and numerical coefficients, variation, ratio and pro portion, imaginary and complex numbers are taken up for a thorough study. One semester. Fi1'e hours a week. 6. SOLID GEOMETRY
The work in this branch covers the usual theorems and constructions, Ill cluding the relations of planes and lines in space; the properties and measure ments of prisms, pyramids. cylinders, cones, and spheres. A large part of the time will be given to the solution of original exercises and to constructions_ One semester. Five hours a week.
Music J . O. EDWARDS, MISS CLARA M. MYHRE Assisted by ELEANOR KERR and NILS REIN I, 2. RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC
This course is a study of both staffs, notation, rhythm, scale construction in major and minor modes, intervals, with practical keyboard instruction. It is designed to give the student a thorough background for the mastery of any instrument and for greater progress in voice culture, and affords ear training by means of syllable and sight singing. Five hours a week. In 1928-29 two houTS a week were given to this work. Miss Myhre 3,
4. HARMONY
In this course the student becomes familiar with the grammar of music analysis of triads and seventh chords in their fundamental and inverted positions; harmonization of melodies and treatment of irregular notes. Prerequisite: a satisfactory knowledge of piano or Rudiments of Music. Fi'lie hours a week.