English and social studies teachers are encouraged to coordinate their units in library research, public speaking, and essay writing so that skills developed in English may be put to use in social studies. Such units as ecology, economics, and anthropology help the student explore his or her place in American culture. Teachers are encouraged to relate their disciplines to others in the curriculum, since all subjects require language skills, and since knowledge in art, music, mathematics and science is required of intelligent members of our increasingly technological and leisure-oriented society. To aid young people in developing an understanding and appreciation of people of different nationalities and ethnic groups and their contributions to the development of our nation and culture. In language arts, students are made aware of the contributions of foreign cultures and domestic ethnic groups of the English language.
Social studies emphasize the pluralistic nature of U.S. government and culture.
Music and art present the aesthetic contributions of varying nationalities and ethnic groups to Western Culture. To encourage young people to acquire constructive creative life attitudes and habits for continuing their physical and mental health, such as cooperation, leadership, self-esteem, and respect for the rights of others by providing opportunities for decision making and group experiences such as student government, sports and similar activities, and also small project groups within the classroom. To encourage young people to become aware of special interests and to develop them for personal growth, for a wide range of student activities that are a natural outgrowth of curriculum related experiences. Some of these activities include foreign language, crafts, and cooking and homemaking clubs. To broaden the base for seeing your people as changing individuals even though they are part of a group, through such things as home visitations made by teachers and administration, and through the increasing use of performance contracting.