The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-01-05
SCHOOL NOTES

MT. L. D Bill donated q f1ne collection
of minerals to the city high school.
This addition to what has heretofore
been contributed and collected, makes
quite nucleus for the formation of a
fine cabinet
Mr.. n. T. Nix contributed q fine lot
OF chemical apparatus to the high
school, which Prof. Kizer finds very
useful in his experiments. We will
simply say that our doors are always
open for contributions TO any depart
ment which viii add TO the efficiency of
our high school. The high school is
being successfully manipulated by those
in charge, and we are making every eff
fort to make our school as practical and
| disciplinary as the accommodations and
appliances will permit. There has
been scientific society formed in the
school, for the purpose of making col
lections from all parts of the country.
This is done by means of exchange.
The society is in earnest and signs of
success are already being seen in the re-
suits of their labors. c.
Nearly all Of the city school teachers
have formed class and are pursuing an
advanced course of study. At present
they are studying "Swett's Method of
Teaching" under the direction of Supt.
Carmichael. They are also studying
general history, each teacher by turn
taking charge of the class. We believe
this is'a step in the right direction. The
teachers have passed satisfactory ex-
animation in the statuary branches, and
have certificate good so long as the
work is satisfactory. If a
teachers work is satisfactory an
examination will not makeit more so.
1t is in contemplation to lay out an ad-
vanced course of study to be pursued by
all teachers in the employ of the city
board and to be examined on such stud
les at such times as may be directed.
/ Why is it that so many patrons of the
schools object to sending excuses when
their children are absent? They often
express themselves annoyed by teachers
| demanding excuses. This of course is
an order of the board and designed as
ali good laws are for the good of those
for whom they are made. Which is the
easier and better-to write an excuse or
let your child become a truani
and then something worse? ALI laws
are made, not for the good, or to punish
him, but to protect him and punish the
transgressor. 1t is the thief that has at
least one eye on the police, while honest
citizens may not be conscious of his
whereabouts. All school children are
responsible to somebody. When
they leave their parents roof, the teacher
is held responsible for them until they
return. The teacher feels responsible
for every pupil put under her tuition
and when any one is not present at the
opening of school she feel it her duty tc
know why such child is absent. If de
tanned by the parents, then an excuse
should be sent. If the child is playing
truant he will soon be found out, by &
note to the parent from the teacher. A
case in point happened not long since
in Kansas City, where young girl some
fifteen years of age, was sent every
morning to school, but to the great sor
row of her widowed mother she wa
found in the police station. Who wa
to blame for this, the parent or teacher
The answer is Obv1ous-the teacher
Had excuses been demanded and notic'
of absence sent, this would not hav,
happened. The object of excuses is no
in any way to infringe on the right o
patrons, but as a factor in the schoO
system is designed TO assist the parent
in restraining their children, SO tina
they may be properly trained for goo'
and efficient citizens. c.