The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-09

HIGH SCHOOL.
I'd. Miss z. Severance. 6s.45 63.l7 80
3D. Mrs. Jordan. CLIO 56.4S 80
4th. Mrs. Hacke, .5629 49.9S SO
From the above statements it will be seen,
that notwithstanding the opening of the two
new divisions, the schools are again crowded
to their utmost capacity, the average number
in daily attendance in each of the rooms dur
ing the past year, being co.,, The welfare
of the pupils both as regards health and edu
cationsl advancement, Imperatlvely demand
that this number shall not be increased.
Notwithstanding the care exercised by the
teachers in the ventilation OF their rooms,
their condition is frequently suoh as TO be
highly injurious to health. Many of our
rooms have a capacity not exceeding 10000
cubic feet, while the windows and doors fur
nish the only facilities for ventilation. Per-
sons acquainted with the subjects of respira-
ton and ventilation. will understand how i'm
possible it is, during the cold weather, TO keep
many of our rooms comfortable, and al the
same time keep the air in a wholesome oondi-
ton.
1t will be necessary, therefore, that prepa-
rations be made TO start two new divisions at
the opening of the Tall term. These schools
should be situated 80 a. to relieve the schools
UI the uESE AL 1 eoCO0u ulstriCIb, huU W dCUou-
MEDIATE especially the pupils living south of
the slough, Is many children from that local
;ty are unable to attend school during
stormy, or very cold weather, on account of
the long distance and bad walking.
REGULARITY OF ATTENDANCE.
L. will also be seen from the above sche-
iule that the per cent of attendance of all
the schools iss92-she same as last year. Al
thoughsour schools compare favorsbly IN this
respect with those of other cities and towns
in this state, we are confident that the hearty
co operation of parents with the efforts of our
teachers could secure a much better atten-
dance. Even where as high q per cent. OF
| attendance is attained as in our schools. the
injury resulting from absences, that In many
cases might easily be avoided, is very great.
Parents should bear in mind tina. tho absence
of their children is injurious not only to
thsm. but to all the individuals OF their class
also. The instruction they lose from alb
| sencs must at some time be made up, and
usually at the expense Of the time and ad-
vancement of their class
We earnestly solicit the cooperation of
| parents in our sndeavors to secure better at
tendance and greater punctuaiity.
| IL is with pleasure report that our schools
| generally are in excellent condition The
| GLASSES have made commended BILE advancement
| in their studies, and good discipline has been
! maintained. a...
| If possible the free schools should be- kept
| open at least eight months in the year. Tn.
der the present arrange nent most of our pu-
! pills attend school but six months. Although
| the schools have not suffered materially as
vet from this cause, still it will be impossible
| to keep them at their present grade, unless
they continue for longer time.
Your obedient servant
! @s- JAS. M. Cow, Sup't.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
| The board of education respectfully sub
NIT the following report of the financial con-
dition of the Rock Island school district for
the year ending March 3lst. 1866.
The board are pleased to announce that
they have been able to cancel tho entire debt
of Sc 900 due the Hon. John w. Spencer for
block of land on which the High School was
| erected. This has been effected by On ar.
rangement with Mr.. Spencer, whereby the
interest IN excess of six per cent on all the
payments of interest previously made, was
refunded to the district, and by the employ
ment of other means at the control of the
board, a--
The following statement shows the present
indebtedness of the school district:
High School bonds issued Aug. 1857,
payable August |. 1867, bearing six
per cent annual interest, SIC, 200 90
High school bonds issued April l, 1888,
cent annual interest, $1,000 90
Tho following statement shows the value
of the school property of the district, sstims-
ted at cost price
Houses and lots OF the First and Second
Districts, 5000 90
Furniture Oft the same, I036 90
House and lot of the Third District, ii 10000
Furniture :" 76l 90
House and lot OF the Fourth District, 1900 90
Furniture b76 90
High School AID block, $1,000 90