The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-08-08
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St. Johnsbury Academy
AND
NORMAL INSTITUTE

TNHE Trustees of the st. Johnsbury (Eto
Academy. in view of the present deficiency of
facilities in our State for training to 4 thorough
and practical knowledge of their employment.
those who are to be the teachers of our Common
Schools and believing that the improvements de
manlcd in these Schools can only be secured by
providing for them more thoroughly qualified
Teachers propose to establish in 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 course OF instruction.
such as is pursued in the Normal Schools of neigh
boring States. one of the 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 conncc-
ton with the Academy, will have charge of this
department.
The course of study will include with the higher
English branches, a 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 be formed. which
will rccitc under the supervision of the Principal,
but in which each member Of the claS>s will. i'll
turn, act as teacher. the design being to furnish
the members an opportunity to try their capacIt!
to teach. and to perform successfully this chicfdu
tv incumbent on them in the School Room.
There will be frequent Lectures and Discussions.
in connection with the HccitationS. upon Modes
of Teaching. Government Of Schools and other
topics relating to the Teachers calling
In making this arrangement the Trustees have
also had in view such Il division of labor among
the Teachers of the School. will make 1t a more
desirable for the older class of students who
are fitting for College or prosecuting the higher
English studies. The avai> of fund At the dis
posal of the Trustees will be appropriated t" pay
tuition and other expenses of INDECENT young men
in = course Of preparation for the Christian Min
! istrv.
| Arrangements have been made by which the dlt-
fcultv heretofore experienced hv scholars in pro
curing Board and Rooms. will he removed. An
opportunity will be furnished for a Guarding Cu
| at the Academy House. where Young men can pro-
cure rooms and reduce considerably the ordinary
expense of living. The Boarding House forncrI,
fitted up To accommodate students Will be "ccu-
pied for that purpose.
The Fall Term Of the Academy and ln>'itut,
will commence Tuesday. Sept. l>t.. and continue
eleven weeks: Winter Term. Nov. 2ith Spring
Term. Feb. 10Th. lSjS: Summer Term. May l1,h
Students Wi>hn4to secure Boart! or Room, should
apply carly TO The Secretary Of the Trustees. wi'
will see that their wants are ATTENDED! to on
ably.
Tuition fox all The l.n:;li>h i'ranchc~. Latin ant
Greek. is - 90 per term. French. Painting
Drawing. Noca! and Instrumental Mu~ic will cacl
he charged separately, and At rates common il
similar Schools.
RrrGl;rNc;S-Th" Presidents and Professors
of Dartmouth and Nidll'hury Colleges and Yer
mont University: Rev. !. Clement. Woodstock
Rev. }. II. Worcester burlington; Hon. Toilu'
Baxter. Derby: Dr. }. 7. Bancroft, Concord, y
! H.; :. II. TAYLOR. Andoy,r Mass.
!. X. COIEI. Seer, az, If Trustees
! st. J"hn>hurv. VT. June oGlh. iNJ.. 3!tt