Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-24
OUR CITY SCHOOLS.
Complete List of Teachers for the
Coming Year.
Some Important Changes Notes Of
General Interest.
The High school and Its Work.

The public schools Of the city begin the
Fall term on Monday, September Bird. Ou
system of public education is the pride ant
boast of the highest class and the methods
the latest and most approved and more
thorough and efficient schools can not, We
believe be found anywhere. OF the High
School, n special word should be said
In the frs, place, the courses have
been rearranged. There are now
three courses-onc classical, one Eng
glish, and one classical with the
omission of Greek. With all these courses
French is optional. In the English course,
an effort has been made to strengthen it, SC
as to give each pupil thorough, practical
English education. In all the courses, too,
increased attention will be given to speaking,
writing, historical reading, etc. instruction
in vocal music will be given weekly by MIR.
N. IL. Thompson. AS for several years past
there will be a considerable attendance OF
pupils from out of town-the larger part
taking the University preparatory course,
though many will take the English course.
In either respect these young people can find
no better school than this, for its method
and discipline are of the best, while many
advantages aic offered that can be found no.
where else Our free library, for in
stance. aud lectures by the professors
of the University. Some young people
are perhaps deferred from coming here by er-
roneous ideas in respect to the manner in
which pupils are graded. The fact is each
pupil is placed in that class, whether high or
low, for which his proficiency and advance
ment appear to best tit him. lie is promoted
as rapidly as his ability and strength seem to
warrant and instances are not infrequent
where pupils gain a year by extra study.
There are no changes IN the corps OF teach
ers this year, MIR. Landon remaining in charge
with the same assistants as last year. He is
teacher of high merit, faithful, capable and
popular and under his charge the school is
constantly growing in efficiency and reputa-
ton.
In the Grammar school there is an impor.
tant change in the corps OF teachers. Miss
Eliza j. Leyden long the efficient and popu-
lar head of the school, takes years vaca-
ton, and she is succeeded as principal by
Mr.. Woired N. Phelps. Mr. Phelps is II
graduate of the University (class of 1864, n
teacher of long and successful experience,
and gentleman of high personal character.
Under his charge the high standard of the
Grammar school will be more than main
tanned.
Miss Sallies, for many years principal of
the Pine street primary school, was reappoint-
ed to that position, but has been granted
leave of absence for the Fall term.
The List OF Teachers.
Following is a complete list Of teachers in
all the schools
High School-Principal, Scaand W. Lam
don ; first assistant, Lizzie NJ. Benedict /;
second assistant, Clara H. Pease.
Gnl D.,, 81
Phelps first assistant, Mary L. Collins /;
second assistant, Annie 7. Smith.
Grammar annex - Teacher, Ellen III.
Villas.
Pine Street intermediate - Principal,
Margaret S. Bole first assistant, Kate Z.
Lowry second assistant, Mae NJ. Graves.
Pomeroy ermediate-Priucipal, Flor.
cnce ID. St,arns: first assistant Emma j..
Chapman second assistant, Clara NJ. Law
renee.
Adams Intermediate Principal, Alic, II.
Burt ; assistant, Carrie NJ. Bulls.
North and Murray Streets Intermediate
Teacher, Minnie j. Miller.
Pine Street Primary-Acting principal,
Mary II. Cole; first assistant, Nellie M.
Pease second assistant, S. r use Hcndee.
Pomeroy Primary - Principal, Ella l.
Case; first assistant, LOtlie NJ. Burnett
second assistant, Mary Brinsmad.
Adams Primary - Principal Mary j.
Brown; first assistant, +. Il Messenger
second assistant, Nellie Simonds.
North aud Murray streets Primary-Prln.
clpal, H. jeanne Macrae first assistant, Mary
Z. Kelton second assistant, Josephine Z.
Lanou.
Main street Primary-Teacher, Cora u. B.
Field.
Falls School Principal, jennie NJ. Math.
ews assistant Lovina Petty.
North Avenuc-Teacher, Corntlia Under
wood
Music Tcachcr--N. III. Thompson.