Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-07
Six recitations in German by a class av

erage of "A.
One recitation in geology by class of II.
Six recitations in Latin by class average
of Ii.
One recitation in natural philosophy by
class of %.
One recitation in Greek by class of 10.
Two Rotations in civil government by
class of rs.
One recitation in physical geography by
class of 90.
This does not include rhetoric, drawing,
etc. The recitations thus tabulated indi-
cate the contrasts your Committee would
wish to emphasize.
1t will be seen that the most prominent
study in the school so far at least as the
number pursuing it is concerned, is aqith-
netic.
1t goes without saying that this is one of
the most important branches of study in
the common school, but your committee
think it might, with great advant-
age to the High school, be more nearly
completed in the graded schools.
In striking contrast to this study is that
of geometry, the practical utility of which,
in every day life, no educated or observant
man will deny. 1t will be seen that there
has been only two Rotations per day in
this study, and by classes of only five
geometry has been taught, and that to
only eleven pupils, and of these eleven, ten
(10)were girls. The small number studying
chemistry. physiology, and geology is also
noticeable.
Your Committee would respectfully rec
ommend joint meeting, at an early day,
of the Superintendent, the Committee on
Schools, and the Committee on High
School, to take into consideration, such re-
vision of the course of study in our schools
as may be deemed expedient.
The study of drawing, industrial and
otherwise, does not show such marked
results as will appear when the High
school shall reap the benefit of the
thorough course in that study inaugurated
in the graded schools.
Your Committee is informed that This
study is made compulsory in the High
school, and that some of the brightest
scholars in the school, who are preparing
for higher course in which this branch of
study is not pursued, have the alternative
presented TO them of neglecting studies
absolutely necessary to their preparation
for college, or of refusing to take drawing.
which, under the rules, would deprive
themselves, and the school as well of the
honor of their graduation.
Your Committee is satisfied that this is
not as it should be. It is an injury to the
school as we'll as to the scholar. We be.
lieve that this study should be optional the
same as music.
! Indeed, it is matter of the gravest doubt
in our minds, whether an iron bound ani
infexible course of study, as to any of the
branches, is consistent with the highes
| usefulness of a High school.
And to this subject also, your Commit
tee would invite the earnest attention o.
| the joint committee, when it shall meet.
CHAs. D. KERR, Chairman.
R. SCHIFFMANN,
A. B. WILLGUs.
The report was referred to the Commit
tee on High School and Schools.
On motion of Inspector Murphy the res
| olution passed at the last meeting of thu
Board canceling the insurance on al
school property was reconsidered.
| After remarks by several members fol
and against the insurance policy, on mo
ton of Inspector Benz the matter was re
! ferred to a special committee of three, al
follows: Inspectors Benz, Gilbert ant
Donnelly.
/ The matter of water for the new Higl
| school, was referred to the committee OF
property, with power to act.
| RESOLUTIONS.
! TeSolred, That at all future examination
of teachers, in addition to the usual test
of literary qualifications, there shall b.
| added one of professional requirements
and that all applicants shall be required
| to pass this test in the same manner as al
| others.
On motion of Inspector Schiffman the
resolution was indefinitely postponed, BY
the following vote:
Yeas-Inspectors Murphy, Wilgus
! Kerker, Athey, Schifmann, Berlandi, Don
| nelly.
Nays-Inspectors Kerr, Benz, Gilbert,
| Hamilton, Oppenheim-5.
By Inspector Donnelly-
Resolved, That an order for 500 be
drawn in favor of D. W. Willard fol-
services as experimenting Architect Of
the High school.
Adopted by the following vote:
Yeas-Inspectors Murphy, Wilgus, Kerker
Kerr, Athey, Gilbert, Hamilton, Schiff
mann, Berlandi, Donnelly, Mr.. President
Bills presented: Prendergast Bros.
$14.05; st. Paul Electric Works, $1,000
st. Paul Water Commissioners, Sc; Beck
& Rank, $301.34; John Dowlan, $769.70
John Matleis, $1.50; P. j. Dries, $4.12
Louis Wagner, $98.6O; Daily Globe, $68
P. H. Kelly & Co., $10.S5; J. P. Gribben
| $29.97.
Allowed and ordered paid by the follow
ing vote:
Yeas-Inspectors Murphy, Wilgus, Ker-
ker, Kerr, Benz, Athey, Gilbert, Hamilton
Schifmann, Berlandi, Donnelly, Mr.. Fresi
dent.
Adjourned.
]. G. DoNNEn1Y, Secretary.