The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1892-07-08
COMMISSIONED HIGH SCHOOLS.

tural college, in his report to the board
of regents last month, took occasion tc
make some remarks relative to the con.
nection between the high schools of the
state and the agricultural college and
state university. He says:
"The state agricultural college and
the state university are, when properly
only the continuation of
the public school work of the state.
The work Of the university is to pro-
mote general education in the highest
fields of learning; while this institution
has its work partly in the same field, it
has its special work in those fields
which come into immediate contact
with the great industries of the state.
But in either case the state presumes
that its public school system includes
the university, the state agricultural
college, and its normal schools as parts
of its system OF education. This being
true, 1t follows that this institution
should at once, put itself into proper
relations with the public school system
of the state.
The high schools and academies,
and many of the best town or gram
mar schools Can do or profess to do
wolk which would entitle the pupils
upon their graduation to admission in
to the first year work of this institution.
There are now a large number of
schools which can do this work.
would suggest that those public schools
in this state that can properly fit pupils
for the first year work, be commissioned
by the board of regents, and designated
by the board as commissioned schools.
That the names of these schools be pub
lished in the catalogue of this institu-
tion. would further suggest that the
president of this institution together
with the state supt. of public instruc-
ton be authorized to examine the work
Of such schools as desire to be commits
stoned, and report the results to this
board.
That regular commission to prepare
students be issued over the signature
of the secretary Or executive officers of
this board, to superintendent or prln-
cipals and boards of directors,of several
schools which are found worthy.
That these commissions he renewed
each year provided it be shown to the
board that the standard of work is
That those pupils who complete the
.he course IN regularly commissioned
schools be granted certificate signed
oy the president of this institution en-
,ltling them to enter the first year of
'he state agricultural college without
That these certificates, so far as prac-
'cable, be granted at the same time,
md be made part of the commence
nent exercises of the several schools.
1t is to be understood that While the
will enable the pupils to
inter the school without examination
hat he will be entitled to enter higher
lasses upon examination.
Those students who are admitted
without examination and who, after
lue trial, are found to be unprepared
will be transferred to lower grades or
lasses.
The above, IN my opinion, is one of
he most important steps which this
BOARD can undertake for the permanent
.rowth of this institution. In addi-
ION to this, it. strengthens the desire
OF educational advancement in every
own and country school in the state.
It will be regarded an honor to be en-.
tiled to enter this institution whether
he pupil enters or does not enter it.
It will give us the names of those who
ought to come to this institution so
hat they may be reached in person by
circulars of information. In the end.
see in this that as the public schools !
IT Oregon advance, an opportunity is
,lven to advance the standard of this
nsti: utlon."
The president further states that tn is
ystem has been adopted in Ohio,
Indiana and Kansas, and the results |
ave proven entirely successful in every
7ay.
In accordance with this recommen-
ation, the board of regents decided to
dopt the suggestions, which we think
annot be too highly commended, as it
ears on its face the stamp of intelli-
ent reasoning, and its results cannot
e otherwise than satisfactory. |
OREGON FRUITs.-The state horticultural |
'ciety is actively at work making arrange
ents for the display of Oregon products to
> made as the Worlds fair at Chicago next !