The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-11
SUPERINTENDENT SMALL
SPEAKS ON SCHOOL RIGHTS

them, but they often receive scant con-
sideration
First: He has the right that a he ad-
vances In grade the traditions. estimates
ana pretudices OF his previous teachers
shall not be passed on with him. IL isa
cumulative poison in the school body as
lead is I'm the physical
Second: IL is his right that tho teach
er shall have a sufficient knowledge az
child life and child tendencies. of bodily
ana mental growth, that she may Judge
MIN with probable fairness as TO nutri-
uon' sensitiveness, stubbornness, working
power.
Third: IT is his right 10 be recognized
as old as he Is. Grammar pupils should
not be controlled nor taught by primary
methods. In difficulty he has the right
to a respectful hearing: the right 10
oenet until proven guilty; a right of an
peal; every criminal has this. IL IS only
In the school room that the prosecuting
attorney Judge, jury and executioner are
all one and the same person.
Fourth: He has a right TO tho best
personal influence OF the teacher. the
liVes OF Arnold, Charles Thring and a
host OF others are illustrations OF this
point. '''
Firth: He has the right 10 have his
prain power measured by boy and girl
staiuaru' not adult. Too OFTEN work is
/
Sixth: He has the right 10 he qaugaa
by mis- ability. not by the calendar. He
should be given new steps when nontaIIv
reaoy, not because November 81 has come
end the course of study says percentage
seventh. He has the right TO have his
work properly rated; his geography ex-
amina ton measured by its geographical
knowledge, not by its spelling, nor pen-
manship., Scholarship should never be
measured by department; that should be
measured alone
Eighth. He has the right to know
What ne knows and know that he knows
unshaken by any browbeating cross-ex-
Mint Ninth. He has the right to clear,
time In which 10 answer them
Tenth. lie has the right to the best
energy and best scholarship of the teach
er, not Jaded by too many late hours
whether from pleasure or reading exami-
nation papers.
Eleventh. He has the right to opti-
mism. not peSsimsm, to a school room
atmosphere OF cheer and good will to
announcement, not announcement.
,bpryy iYd,, hard for your promotion is better
Twelfth. IL is his right 10 have always
before him an example or kindly dignity.
OF courtesy and OF refined language in
A QUESTION ANSWERED.
by this time can imagine you are in
First 1t is your right 20 receive cour-
teous treatment from the public. in the
press, In public speech. I'm the homo be-
fore the children. IL is your right 10 in
slst on this courteousness when a parent
visits your school N you have been cour-
teous You are not the servant OF any
one person ana you have the moral right
Second. IL Is your right to receive
rom your pupils prompt and regular at
tendance. cheerful obedience earnest ef-
fort In school work. respect for the fights
OF others, proper recognition OF your po-
siuon and authority.
originality In your work. TO think for
yourselves and 10 have reasonable free
dom for trying your thinking. We hear
much about developing the Individuality
OF the pupil why not the individuality OF
the teacher It Is your incentives TO
growth and ection.
over-supervised to have YOUR ' strons
work praised and your weak work criti-
cised IN kindly, helpful spirit 60 n fair
statement OF your opinions and beliefs
Fifth. IL Is your right 10 receive cour-
teous treatment from your associates in
the school work, teachers. principals. su-
sixth. IL Is your right to take your
troubles 90 those I'm authority above YOU
and 20 find there 2 sympathetic spirit of
helpfulncss awaiting you Think on
A RECEPTION.
At the close Of the address which was
greeted with applause and expressions OF
approval. a reception. was enjoyed which
continued until 10 o'clock
Sugt. and Mrs. Small received. assisted
by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter "a. Barney. Miss
Sarah Dyer Barnes and Miss Sweeney.
The ushers were tho grammar masters
Of the various grammar schools OF the
city.
Reeves orchestra discoursed delightful
music throughout the reception hours,
and tho occasion, as a whole. was one Of
great satisfaction AMI cniOymsnt-
Mayor u. 7. II. Granger was one OF the
guests Of the evening. also Prof Wilson
~ Brown university and Dr. William R.
White. Dr Walker. Osmus Tart. Judge
Reuckert. A. L. Tanning. Holman 3.
Dorchester and others Of the school de-