Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-08-16
Eastern Normal School.

Thi, school viii commence its first session at
Casiine, September the I'll, under the instruc-
ton of G. r. Fletcher, and will continue
twelve weeks. Su,h assistance 4. the number
of pupils in Attendance render necessary Will
be employed.
The statute establishing Normal Schools thus
declare, the design
lSt. They ,h al be throuyhly devoted 20 the
work of training teachers Tor their profession
al labors.
I'd. The course of study shall inclu lie the
common branches in thorough reviews and
such Of the higher branches As are especially
adapted To prepare teachers TO conduct the in ~
tai, moral, and physical education of their pu-
pills.
81. The art Of school management, includ-
ing the be., methods of government and IN
s,7uc;ion, shall have prominent place in the
daily exercise of said schools.
4.h. Said Normal Schools, while teaching
the fuul tmcnta! truths of christianity and the
great principles of morality recognized By the
statute, shall be free from all dem ,tiona
teachings, and open to person, Of diif.reat re-
lgods connections on terms of entire equality.
The course of study is laid down in the stat
ute rs follows: -
Section i,h. The course of study shall &C.
cupy two years, with suitable vacations; and
together with the terms OF admission shall be
arranged by the superintendent of Schools,
subject 10 the approval of the G overnor and
Council.
SECT. 3. ANY student who shall complete
the course of study prescribed, and otherwise
comply with the regulations OF the school,
shall receive diploma certifying the same.
SECT 6. Applicants for admission TO said
schools shall be sixteen years OF age, II fe-
males. and seventeen if males, shall signify
their intention to become teachers. and shall
come under obligation to teach in our own State
for at lcas, one year, and in case they receive
the diploma mentioned m section tive. two
wears after they shall have graduated; and on
these conditions shall be received without
charge for tuition. Zach pupil hail pay one
dollar and tfty cts. per session for incidental
expe uses Of the school, p"
The Superintendent in n circular says:
APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION to the first
year will be expected to show such attainnents
/ in Reading, Spelling, Writing. Arithmetic, and
| the Geography of the Western Continent. and
| the History of the United States. rs will ena-
BILE them to enter with profit on the studies pro-
posed; and TO prevent testimonials OF good
| character and prospective aptitude TO teach.
The COURSE OF STUDY for TIE .Hrst year will
embrace the continuance of TIE branches re-
qul>Ite for adInl> sion. with Ensllsn Grammar,
| Algebra, Geometry, Natural Philosophy, Phy-
sioloSy, Mental Philosophy, Vocal Music, and
| Gymnastics.
| SEssIoSs.-These will be three, of which
the arrangement and length of each will be
made known hereafter. The first term Will be-
! gin September 4th and continae t,cetre weeks.
The vacations will be arranged to allow
students an opportunity for teaching.
| Further information may be Obtained by APP
plication to j. W. Dresser, Esq, Castine. Me-. :;
| Al 3tfa rha tn "a
the same place, or III any time 10 the under
signed.