Huntington independent. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1871-1874, 1873-09-18
1874.
Suggestions to Scholars Connected
,oith the Huntington Graded Schools.

Suggestions to Scholars C0nnect2c
l0ith the Harrington Graded Schools
TO be carefully read and Observed By tho pupils.
The attention of all persons con
nccted with our Schools, is respect
fully called to the suggestions given
below.
1t is in every respect for your
benefit, that we insist upon system
aud order in the School; aud we as
sumo, therefore, that you will az
once make yourselves familiar with
the advice, we give. With view to
the greatest possible advancement in
your studies, and that. what you do,
may be done well we ask you to OBJ
serve carefully the following:
l. On entering the School room,
in the morning, or at any time, when
the school Is in progress, open the
door quietly, closing it with like care,
and pass to your seat with as little
noise as possible. See that you do
not make unnecessary confusion in
removing from the desk your states,
books, and papers, engage at once IN
stndy, or, if cold, you are permitted
to pass, very quietly, to the stove,
when it is expected Of course that
you will give due attention to your
studies.
>. Should you come in before
School is called in the morning, or at
any other time, you are to avoid all
unnecessary noise, abstaiuing at all
times from scuffling, RAINING, holloO-
ing and all other abrupt amusements,
while in the school room, or in the
halls of the building. Play grouods
are assigned to the scholars, where it
is expected good order will be pre-
served SO far as practicable. Do not
eat in School hours.
3. On going to, or from School,
let your department be such as will
commau respect, always endeavor-
| Ing to be civil aud courteous toward
each other.--Avoid so far az possible
all loud talking or laughing, while
on the streets. Be polite with all
whom you may pass, or meet. Go
directly to, or from School, unless
otherwise directed by your p rents
Let your conversation be at oil times
orderly and correct; avoiding pro-
family and oil uubecomi0g language.
/. During School hours, let there
he no communication at any time, OF
in aoy form, exec, I it be from neces-
atty, aud then only by permit from
your teacher. Avoid ell confusion
from sbufllirg Of feet, or the hand
ling of paper. Pick up, and lay
down YOUR states and books, Without
uoise. Endeavor always TO maintain
an erect position, throwing your
shoulders back, and taking no IN
natural position, while in the School
room.
5. BE very careful that you do not
damage the building, in auy way
either by working seats or other
furniture of the room; also, avoid
breaking glass, ipjUring IN any way
doors or seats, tearing books &c, oi
a remuneration will be required iol
eli damages done
6. Every scholar is expected to bt
in his neat wi;hin FIVE minutes after
School, calls, morning and uoou; aoc
only one minute will be allowed attol
recess No scholar will be allowed
to leave his seat, or withdraw frOu
the recitation room, without Psrmi
so to DO from his instructor. 40!
one wishing to leave School, for an!
part Of the day. can DO 50 by present
, ing a valid excuse 10 his teacher
All are expected to render Cheerful
|. obedience to such regulations as you
r teacher in his judgment may see h
, to make.
r Z. Ga going home, eu' CT the hous'
; quietly, and at once strive to max
yourself useful in some valuable EN-
, DloyWcnt. Cultivate Kindness anI
r good manners at home es we'll a
abroad Never be IDLE. Do no
Y lounge on the streets, in the Gu
ing, or at any other tue Mike
, point always to have your lessons
- thoroughly prepared. APproPrlat
o to stuOy as much time as Possirl
D outside of School hours, Be orderl
9 in every thing. Be cheerful; 10
+ gage in play in the SchoOi-room onl
e By the consent Of your teacher
II Keep the desk, the floor aud you
r boots aud shoes clean. Govern yoni
e self. Do to others as you would haT
them 90 to you.
u s. At the opening Of the session,
b seat is assigned to each pupil, whic
is be is expected to retain for the tern
.e unless otherwise directed by th
!. teacher Ifa pupil is absent-uI
Ie excused-more than five consecutl'
" School-dsys, be forfelts his Sc
o which may be assigned to anoth
If whose right it should be to hold