The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-25
St, Johnsbury Academy
AND
NORM AL INSTITUT TIE

YNHE Trustees of the St Johnsburv (NtD
Il Academy. i'll view of the present deficiency Of
facilities in our State for training to 4 thorough
and practical knowledge Of their employment,
those who arc to he the teachers of our Common
Schools. and believing that the impro, cmcnts de-
manded in these Schools can OF, h" secured by
providing for them more thoroughly qualified
Teachers. propose IT, establish i'll connection with
the Academy department Of instruction having
special reference To this object.
In order to furnish to those who are designing
to be Teachers specific IF Instruction..
such is pursued in the Norma! School, of neigh
boring States one of thc permanent Teachers con-
ncctcd with the Academy will hereafter devote his
chief attention to this class of students. For the
present Mr.. Colby. who has resumed his connrc-
tion with the Academy, will have charge of this
department.
The course Of study viii include with the higher
English branches. thorough training Of classes
in the elementary studies with reference both to
the acquisition of an accurate knowledge Of the
same. and the proper methods Of teaching them to
others.
An Experimental! Glass Will h. formed. whi-h
will rccitr under the supervision: Of the Principal.
but i'll which each member OF the cla>s> will. in
turn act A. teacher. the design b.iac 10 furnish
The members an opportunity IL nv their capacity
to teach. and To perform successfully this chcfdu
" Incumbent on them in the School Room.
There will he frequent Lectures and Discussions.
in connection with the Rccita;irI:s. upon Modes
If Teaching. Government; IF Schools and other
topics rclatin. to the Teachers calling.
In making this arrangement the Trustees have
also had i'll view such division of labor among
the Tca hers If the School. IS viii lake il more
desirable for the older class Ct students who
are fitting for College or prosecuting the higher
English studies. The a>ails OF fund the dis
po,al Of the Trustees will be appropriated paw
tuition and other expenses of INDECENT Young men
in course of preparation COR the Christian Min
;>trv.
Arrangements have been made bv which Ike d.-
iicutv heretofore experienced Nv scholars ia pro-
curing Board and Rooms. will be removed. An
opportunity Will he furnished for Boarding Club
at the Academy House. where v"ung men can pro-
cure rooms AMI reduce considerably the ordinary
expense q: living. The Boarding House formerly
fitted up To accommodate students will be ecu
pied for that purpose.
The Fall Term Of the Academy and Institute
will commence TUESDAY. Sept. Isl. and continue
eleven weeks: Winter Term. NV. 9th: Spring
Term Feb. 10th. 1873; Sunrncr Term. May 18th.
Students wishing 10 sccEr. Board or Rooms should
apply early +" the Sccrctar. Of the Trustees who
will see that their wants are attended to season.
ably
! Tuition for al tho English Branches. Latin and
! Greek. l. ~ 90 per term. French. Painting
Drawing Vocal and Instrumental Music will each
be charged separately and at rates common in
similar Schools.
| REFEEr>CE>-The Presidents and Professors
of Dartmouth and Middcbury Colleges and Yer
mont University: Rev. J. Clement. Woodstock :
Rev. J. IL. Worcester. burlington: Hon. Portu,
Baxter, Derby: DIR. j. T. Bancroft. Concord, "
H.; :. III. TAYLOR Andover Mass
J. h. COLBY. Secretary Of Trustees.
st. JohnShurv VI, June both ISL. 3otf