Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-06-30
Colored School Examinations.

Schools Nos. 5, :, @, 5, 4, 3, ., and 1 of frs,
district, were examined by the supernteuden,
on Friday and Monday, the 18th and ssth inst,
in the order named. The decorations of the
rooms with evergreens, flowers, de-, exhibited
excellent taste. The children Were neatly at
tired, and In their general department as well
as in the evidences of progress made during
me year compared most IA, orably with the
other schools. These examinations were wit.
messed by crowded audiences of parents and
friends, among whom were Rev Jas. Hardly,
Rev. Sella Martin, Rev. Mr.. Wright, Trustees
Jones and Syphax, Messrs. Jarvis, Simms,
Williams, Style, Marshall, and Gregory.
School No. 8, primary grade, taught by Miss
a. ;. Simmons. was examined In spelling.
reading list and I'd Readers,) simple arith-
metical tables, Romans, &C., and gave the Ut
most Subtraction. The great affection existing
between the teacher and her little pupils Is
gratifying. The average attendance through
the year mas been 81, or 93 per cent. Ali were
present on day Of examination. Ready for
transfer 10.
School No. :, primary grade, taught by Miss
l.. V. Fisher, was examined in spelling. read
ing, list and I'd readers,) the simple tables ia
arithmetic, &c and showed a conmendabIe
degree OF progress. The average attendance
through the year has been -, or 9 per cent; 81
to be transferred at beginning OF next school
term; absent, !.
School No. q, secondary grade, taught by
MISS M. Il. Garrett, was examined IN the sew
eral branches pursued, and clearly proved that
the labors of the teacher had not been in VAIN
The average attendance OF this school mas been
~, or ~ per CENT absent 1; ready for promo
ton, -.
School No. ), secondary grade. taught by
Mrs. NJ. u. Hart, evinced In all the branches
pursued degree OF progress and proficiency,
for TINS grade, seldom co ualled. and reelected
the greatest credit upon teacher and pupils.
Average attendance, So. or 81 per cent; absent,
none; ready for promotion, 80.
School No. 4, ungraded, taught by Miss IL
A. Simmons, is composed largely OF adults
The less aptitude generally eyiuced by those
deprived OF school privileges in their early
days has been counterbalanced by the stranu-
Gus and successful labors OF this teacher Ooe
pupil, Harriet Rose, has been neither absent
or taTdy during the year. Average attendance.
~, or % per cent; ready for promotion, %; alb
sent, none.
School No. }, intermediate grade, taught nv
Mlss M. L. Brooks. was examined IN the sew
erai branches pursued. Average attendan CO
through the year has been 40, or 81 per cent
Absent, S. Twenty ready for promotion.
School No. ,, intermediate grade, tau ght bv
Mrs. A. y. Spencer, was examined In spsilug
reading, arithmetic, geography, writing This
examination was very satisfactory. and spoke
we'll for teacher and pupils. Average attend
ance 30. or 95 per cent. Absen:,2. Ready tor
promotion, -.
School No. I, grammar grade, is taught by
Miss >. u, Brown, TIE studies pursued are
spelling, readiHg, writing, geography, arith-
0etic, grammar, history, and elementary ma
Surat philosophy. The evidences of great pro-
gress 10 the several studies were decided, aud
II was Justly pronounced q fitting close OF the
Sshlic coIoyed school examinations. Teacher
and pupils deserved the great praise, viii IN
was freely given. Average attepdauce 81, or
80 per cent, Absent, none.