Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-10

probably true that q uniform may be even
cheaper In the first instance than the aver
age suit OF clothes and would-because OF
inspection-have longer useful existence.
the fact remains that even the purchase Of
q cap would work hardship in instances,
while failure to purchase would be prolific
Of those unfair financial distinctions which
1t is part Of the public school mission to
repress.
Mr.. Harries made a brief statement of the
practical effect Of the committees recon-
Mendations. after which it was decided to
refer the report to the District commas
sioners inasmuch as they had submitted
the question to the consideration OF the
beard.
Length of the High School Course.
Mr.. Darlington then brought up the ques-
ton as to whether q pupil In the High
School, who had finished a three years
course was eligible for graduation and con-
sequent promotion to the Normal School.
In the course of the debate that followed. it
was developed that there was considerable
diversity Of opinion as to the action or the
board on this point. 1t was clearly estao-
lished as a fact, however, that the supern-
tendent of the schools and. through him,
the supervising principals and the teachers
of the High Schools, had given the pupils
to understand that the course In the High
Powell informed the board that he had is
sued instructions to this effect on the pre-
sumption that the board had SO DECIDED:
Trustees Shadd and Cornish each said that
they had no knowledge of such action on
the part of the board. On the other hand,
Mr.. Whelpley said he was strongly OF the
impression that such action had been
taken.
Mr.. Darlington said he knew of one case
and that there were possibly others. where
student had acted on the theory OF three
years course, who would be naturally dls-
appointed at having another year of study
Mrc coli hat q
standing at the colored High School, where
she had taught. was that the course was
four years. and that the discovery that but
three years study was necessary for gradu.
alton and promotion would be a source Of
general disappointment to great many
more pupils than could be possibly bene-
flied by decision in favor OF three
years course for the present class.
After further discussion, the question was
settled by the adoption of the following
resolution, offered by Mr.. Darlington:
Resolved. first, That 1t is the sense OF
the board that under the existing rule any
of the third-year pupils in the High
Schools who may desire to do so and are
otherwise qualified are entitled to receive
school year and to be admitted in compe-
tition for admission to the Normal School.
Second, That the board earnestly recon-
mends to all third-year pupils and to their
parents that said pupils do not graduate at
this time. but remain in the school for the
fourth-year course.
Third, That after June so, 1895. no pu-
pill shall be graduated from the High
School who shall not have completed the
full four years course at said school,
The effect of this action Is to permit all
OF the third-year pupils of the present
class of the High School who are willing
and competent to graduate and to enter
the competition for admission to the Nor
NAL School and to compel all High School
pupils hereafter to serve a full four years
course of study.
Other Matters Acted On.
On motion of Mr.. Darlington, Mr.. L. NJ.
Prindle was appointed teacher of botany
and geology in the Central High School,
vice Mr.. Burgess, resigned
The secretary. on behalf of Trustee Will
mer, offered an amendment to the rules,
making May 80, Memorial day, holiday in
the public schools. Under the rules this
proposition was laid over for month.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, 1t was directed
that the rules of the board regarding the
supervision of the schools be amended so
as to accord with the increased member
ship.
On motion of Mr.. Darlington, Mrs.
Stowell was given charge of second divi-
sion B, and Mrs. Terrell of eighth division
B, with the proviso that Trustee Harries
should continue to exercise supervision
over the repairs to Twining building in
second division B, until their completion.
There being no further business presented,
the hOa rd adjourned