Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1890-09-20
PuBLuc SCHOOL MATTERS.


lee mailed 10 an many of the patrons
Of the public school a. possible copy
of tue new course of study which has
just been printed. On examining
this course Of study II will DO seen
that u differs In many respects from
the old one, both as to manner OF out
line and aiIohnt Of subject matter cot.
tanned.
In view Of the fact that we are
obliged ~ have so short term this
year and because of the reduction in
the number ut teachers, and some
other disad advantages which we must
encounter, it was thought best to
leave off some of the branches from
the high school course which have
previously been carried. However,
we believe that this course contains
all that can he covered in ten school
wears Of eigut or nine months each,
with any degree of thoroughness.
When we are able 10 have full years
work with the necessary number OF
teachers, and we are sure the condi-
tian OF the school demands 1t, we shall
be glad to see another years work ad-
dcd bO the high school course.
There has been no change made In
text books, but we would advise
pupils who need new books not 10
purchase them until directed by their
teachers. 1t is hoped that all pupils aud
parents will examine the course care
fully, especially pupils, that they may
determine just what effect it is going
to have upon them and their work the
coming year.
Papils in tho higher grades, especi-
ally in the high school room, are re-
quested TO decide just where you be-
long In this course and upon entering
school you will be allowed to enter the
grade you have selected. But in con-
sidering this matter remember that
thoroughness In all the branches of
each grade will be required and that
the superintendent reserves the right
to change you into any other grade or
class if he should find It necessary upon
the opening of your school work. All
pupils are also required to present
their last promotion cards showing
where they belonged according to the
old course.
Pupils will be required TO take all
the branches outlined in the grade In
which they are placed and 10 branch
as in any other grade without the spec
ial permission of their teacher.
Aud now we wish to say to the par
cnis that experience has fully con-
vinced US that your cooperation is very
necessary 10 successful school work.
While we believe that all parents are
anxious to see their children grow up
and enter life with well developed,
ready thinking minds filled with
those principles which will carry
them through a life of usefulness in
the world, vet in the years that 1t
takes to accomplish this, it seems that
some are liable to grow negligent, and
while in the public school the child is
only expected to get the foundation
upon which to build in after years,yet
the building of this foundation re-
quires great effort OIL the part OF the
child. They pre his first efforts, and
mpon his success or failure in these eff
fJrts depends very largely the dispo-
sition which he will carry through life.
At this time more than ut any time In
after yearsdOes he need your assistance
in Ne way of encouragement and III
every other way in which you can
assist him. And in so much as par
eiIts fail to give this attention they
must consider in after years that just
10 that extent they are Responsible Tor
any failure on the part of the child to
come ND to thes tandard in life, which
they, in their minds, had fixed for him.
Parents eau do much to aid their
children simply through their infiu-
ence. Ii the home Influences Of every
child were what they should bc IN re-
gard TO the school life the public
school would be vastly different instl.
tuition from what it is to-day. Parental
influence, whether good or bad, inten'
tional or not intentional: is the most
powerfu! influence ever brought to
bear on the child, and to this influence
NAV he directly traced great proper
ton of the good results of the pubic
schools a. we'll as vast number OF the
difficulties arising in them. Par
ents shOnld ever remember that . SLIT
gle word in disparagement OF the
school or single act on their part may
do more harm to their child than
good teacher can repair in many days
Therefore we ask you to examine
the course carefully, see what 10 re-
auircd of your children and by obsa-
walton of their work from time to time
throughout the year see If they are DO
ing the work required. Visit the
school and consult with their teacher
and you will soon find that you have
rs much 10 do with the education OF