The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-05-23

ID
A class-Lewis Coleman 80; Maude Stuart,
GRAMMAR.
Is class-Annle Bien 90.
A class-Willie Coleman SO.
HIGH SCHOOL.
First years class-Mattie Humber 81.
Second years class-Mamie Humber 800.
SUMMARY FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Boys. Girls. Total
No. of scholars enrolled ...........: ITO 1T 2s1
Average No. belonging ........... I'LL: S3.2154. y
Average daily attendance. -. 66s IS.r l45 y
Percen: age of attendance. -. 93 "; W
Total No. OF days attendance. ,9oi s632 1885
Total No. Of days absent. ......... 43O B 3iO5 vi
Total No. Of times tardy...........: III: j? %
ROLL OF HONOR.
This is composed of pupils who have been
exemplary in their department, who have
been faithful in their studies, who have been
neither absent nor tardy, and who have been
a constant pleasure to their teachers:
PRIMARY.
Clara Bien Jnae Bernard, Nettie Christof-
ferson, Ida O'Bannon, Jessie Humber, Eta
Bennett.
GRAMMAR.
Maggie Evans, BERTHE Robinson, Annie
Bien, Willie Coleman.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Linnie Batterton.
Course of Study-This year special attsn-
tention has been given to penmanship. In
all the grades the letters have been analysed
and instruction given in the principles &C
cording to the most modern methods. The
Improvement has been for the most part sat
isfactory.
Inasmuch as the practical Importance of
drawing is increasing with the progress OF
the industrial arts, the rudinents of the sub
ject ought to be taught in every well graded
school. With the improved systems of to-
day, it is practicable for teachers of average
qualifications to impart the elementary prin-
ciples Of this art, superseding the necessity
of employing specialist. If the session of
next year continues nine consecutive months,
this subject could be taught with good re-
suits.
EXAMINATIONS.
All pupils are required to stand an ap-
proved written examination previous to ad-
vancement to higher grades. Last year sixty
psr cent was the minimum standard for pro-
motion, and it had been contemplated to
raise this standard ten per cent; but with
the present status of the school, think 1t
would be conducive to its interests to make
no change.
Promotions are made upon the ground OF
merit alone. Because of the untimsly close
of school, no class promotions can be made
before the expiration of the first two months
of the ensuing year.
THE LIBRARY.
The library contains works of many OF the
best authors, classic and scientific; also biog-
raphies, histories, encyclopedias, and other
books of reference. The public school libra
~ is not only for the school, but for the
whole community. Any one, observing the
ordinary rules that govern libraries, can have
access to it by Paying one dollar for three
months reading. IL has been our purpose TO
make an annual addition to the library by a
rhetorical entertainment that would be, at
the same time, an elocutiouary drill for the
pupils and conserve their grace and dignity,
their intellectual refinement and moral cul-
ture This year, after making all necessary
preparations and two weeks training OF
pupils, the enterprise had to be abandoned
on account Of the prevalence of diphthe-ia
and the consequent suspension Of school.
When school duties were resumed it was our
endeavor to utilize every moment to facili-
tate the progress of the pupils. regret the
inability to conform to the precedent Of the
two preceding years, and hope 1t may never
rscur.
PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL.
Under the propitious auspices OF Septem
Der 10th, when school was opened, We had
entertained the hope Of advancing in no
small measure the grades OF the different de
partments. However, the converse Of this ID
true. The grades have been impaired from
causes beyond human control. The preva
lence of diphtheria in the community neces-
STATED the suspension Of the school for two
months. This long interval Of exemption
from duty, always demoralizing in itself
created the necessity of dispensing with the
services Of ono teacher, in order that she
district treasury might protract the session n
long as possible. Notwithstanding this ex-
pedient, the school year was prematurely
closed, the high school continuing sever
months and that Of the other department:
six months.
The loss sustained by the resignation o
the grammar teacher embarrassed tho entire
school, since it occasioned = change in the
grades and the division of the work among
the teachers; requiring Aye grades in thu
High School and Grammar Departments
aud six in the intermediate and primary
This would make an average Of nearly tire
grades to the room, whereas the maxim O
| the model school is that there ought to b
t,co grades only in one room.
Nominally we have done six months work
really we have done only Ave months effect
| i've teaching, leaving the standard Of thu
| grades lower ut the close than at the openini
| Of school. This retrogressive movement de-
mands the serious consideration of all cor
cerned. Deer Lodge public school can nsve
be otherwise than . partial failure until
conforms to the conditions of success. o
| these conditions there are ut least three pat
emit to everybody: l. Exemplary a:tendanc
| of pupils; 2. Out of twelve not less thai
eight months Of effective teaching; 5. Prof
cient and enthusiastic teachers who vii
make all things subordinate to the faithful
discharge Of every duty growing out Of thei
relations ~ teachers.
In order to anticipate in the spring tn
scant attendance Of pupils in all department
except the primary, would suggest that tn
Board of Education open school not late
than the second Monday in September. D.
beginning early and accomplishing min
months of solid work, we may reassnabl
hope to retrieve the losses Of this year.
Both on my own behalf and khat Of n
assistants, desire to thank the Board 3
Education for their hearty support In a
matters relative to the advancement Of tn
school.
To the teachers who have conscientiousl
discharged their professional duties, l offe
this public expression Of my gratitude.
J. II. MEYERS, Principal.
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