The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-08-20
Paw Paw Public Schools.

Paw Paw Public Schools.
The public schools of Paw Paw open
Monday, Sept LIST, and no efforts are
being spared by the Board of Educati u n
to make suitable arrangements that thi :
may be the most successful year in the
history of the schools. Every youn &c
man and young woman of this vicinity,
realizing the necessity of obtaining an
education superior TO that usually given
in district school, should avail them
selves of the opportunity now placed
within their reach. Attention Is called
to the following:
SCHOOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS.
The union building, erected at cost
of over s75, 900, is one of the most i'm.
posing editices of the kind in the state.
For convenience of interior arrange.
ment, healthfulness of location, and
symmetry of structure, this building
would be difficult To excel, while the
beautiful hedge bordering the walks on
every side combines To make the build
ing and grounds most cheerful and
inviting place for the young.
COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
Bookkeeping, penmanship and arth-
metc will receive the attention they
properly deserve during the year In
many high schools penmanship is ig-
nored, while bookkeeping is gone
through with simply because it forms
a part of the required course; but we
are happy to announce that the board
has made provision for the thorough
teaching of these subjects, SO that the
student who completes the course of
the business department of our high
school will be qualified to write up
set of books intelligently. At present
there is no need of attending a business
college elsewhere, but the advantages
to be gained at such Il school may be en-
joyed at home.
COURSES OF STUDY
The High School is organized with
four courses of study, viz. English
Scientific, Latin and Classical, all of
which have been arranged with refer
ence to corresponding courses i'm the
University of Michigan, and it is expect
ed that our graduates will be admitted
to the University and other colleges of
the State without examination. The
English course is well arranged to meet
the wants of that large proportion of
pupils who look To the high school for
their entire education. 1t is designed
to give a thorough training in English,
mathematics and science, affording an
excellent opportunity for business or
teaching.
While it is desirable that students pur-
sue at least three studies in some one
of the courses; yet this is not Obliga
| tory, and those who do not wish to com
plete any of the prescribed courses may,
with the advice and consent of the SUI
perintendent, select any study upon
which they are prepared to enter.
APPARATUS AND LIBRARY.
1t would be an injustice to our schools
not to mention in this connection the
splendid outfit in the way of apparatus
for teaching chemistry, physics, astron-
omy and physiology. There are proba-
bly, not dozen schools in the state SO
well provided in this respect We would
be pleased to give "A list of the more
important pieces, but space forbids;
suffice it to say, however, that there is
scarcely principle in connection with
any of the studies named but may be
illustrated with the appliances now in
possession of the school. The library
consists of carefully selected list of
reference books, biographies, travels,
etc, such rs will he found of invaluable
help in class work.
NON-REsIDENTS.
Students who reside outside the dis
trict are invited with the assurance
that their tendance will be made
pleasant and profitable. Board may be
obtained at reasonable rates or rooms
rented by those who desire to board
themselves. 1t will be the aim of the
teachers to exercise continual watch
fulness over the moral as well as the
intellectual development of those in
trusted to their care, and it is the am
bition of all connected with our public
schools that the instruction and gener-
al management shall be of the highest
type, and that students shall be sur
rounded by the best influence of the
community. The Literary Society is
open to all students of the high school
and offers excellent opportunities for
acquiring confidence in public speaking.
Let parents and those interested in
the education of the young awaken to
the necessity of a liberal education.
Further information may be had by adj
dressing Chas. s. Maynard, Director of
the Board of Education, or j. w. Rob
erts Sup't