John Dewey High School; Brooklyn, New York

Words in Use (Lesson 15)

• expand
• alter
• mature
• sacred
• revise
• pledge
• casual
• pursue
• unanimous
• fortunate
• pioneer
• innovative

Read the following passage to see how the new words are used in it.

John Dewey High School; Brooklyn, New York
The high school of the future may be New York City's John Dewey High School. Located in Brooklyn, this unique* school offers an expanded, altered course of study for mature students. The sacred 40 minute period has been abolished* and replaced with 20 minute units, so that some classes are 20, 40, 60 or even 80 minutes long. Courses have been revised into seven-week units. In honor study halls, students pledge themselves to quiet study. Generally, the teachers' attitude toward students is casual. Pupils may utilize* the cafeteria any time they have no class. Pupils pursue courses they choose themselves. So far the positive reaction is unanimous; everyone senses that the fortunate students at John Dewey High School are pioneers in the thrust* to find new ways of teaching and learning. We salute this innovative school.