Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1867-08-28
RULES AND REGULATIONS
For the Public Schools Of the City of
Watertown, Adopted Aug. 7th, 1857.
TCon tinued from last week
PRINCIPALS.

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PRINCIPALS, -..-
IA. The Principals of schools, as local
Superintendents, are responsible for the
observance and enforcement Of the regu-
lations of the schools, SO far as applicable
to their duties, and are accordingly vested
with authority to carry them into effect.
Is. They shall keep a register, in
which they shall record the name, age,
birthplace, residence and date of admis-
sion Of each pupil for the first time, en-
tered in the public schools.
16, They are to classify the pupils in
the different grades, according to their
advancement in studies. They shall an
nounce to the other departments, by the
ringing of a bell, the hour for beginning
and closing school and for recess.
IT They shall have a general super
vision of the grounds, buildings and appur-
tenances of their respective schools, and
shall be held responsible for any want of
neatness or cleanliness on the premises,
and whenever any repairs are needed,
they shall give notice tothe Superintend-
ent. ~
Is. The Principal Of each school shall
furnish the Superintendent the names Of
those pupils whose parents or guardians
declare themselves unable to provide said
pupils with the necessary school-books,
and upon satisfactory evidence Of such in
ability, the Superintendent shall order
such books to be furnished at the expense
Of the Board. 1t shall be the duty of
each Principal to account to the Board,
at the -cu7 Of each teen, for all the books
furnished for the use of INDECENT children.
10. The Principals shall, as soon as
convenient after the. commencement of
each term, furnish the Superintendent
with programme of the daily exercises
| of the different grades.
20. Each Principal shall examine the
classes Of the assistants as often as prac-
tical, without neglecting the pupils under
his immediate charge. 10 S7s105
II. Principals Of schools shall transmit
at the end of each term to the Superior
dent, written report stating all such
facts which the Superintendent may de-
sire to receive information Of.
%. They shall at the close of every
school month transmit to the Superinten-
dent table stating how many days SER
vices each Of their assistants have render
ed during the month, and also how often
tthey may have been tardy or absent from
the two weekly teacher meetings. -.
t.sa-s.. DUTIES OF TEACHERS. e5rl ID
%. Teachers arc required to be at their
respective rooms at least 20 minutes be-
fore the time of opening each morning
session, and 10 minutes before the time
for opening each afternoon session.
"a They shall Immediately after their
arrival in school report themselves to the
Principal, and all teachers failing to COM
ply with this rule shall be reported as tar
/ dy, and snfer deduction from their sal
ary of one fourth of days pay for each
| failure.
25. No teacher shall be allowed to be
absent from school, except from sickness,
for a period longer than three days, with
out permission Of the Board, nor for less
term, without providing a substitute sat-
isfactory to the Superintendent. In all
cases, when suitable substitute is not
| ODtal0eQ, no Cldlul Sudll pe dAioHou io1
services during that time.
26. In all cases of absence Immediate
notice must be given to the Superintend-
ent in writing.
27. All teachers shall open schools
punctually at the appointed time, devote
themselves during school hours exclusive
ly to the instruction of their pupils, main
tain good order, and practice such disci
pline in their school as would be exer-
cised by kind and judicious parent in
his family, always firm and vigilant, but
mild and prudent. They also shall see
that pupils under their charge distinctly
understand and faithfully observe all the
rules relating to pupils. s. r
%. The sale of books and stationary
by the teachers of the public schools tt
the scholars shall not be allowed. They
shall not allow any agent or other person
to exhibit in their schools any books o,
articles of apparatus, unless by consent o
the Superintendent. a. -.a- ~-+.."s' -
, 90 Teachers are required, for th'
preservation ofsthe health of themselye
and pupils. to give particular. attention t
the Ventilating and warming of thei
rooms; on no account to suffer the chill
dren to sit in draughts of cold air, and a