The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-07-01

The Summer Training School.
The Summer Training school for
teachers which is to open in the high
school building on the 18th inst, and
of which notice was given exclusive
ly in this paper last week will afford
a grand opportunity for advancement
on the part of the young people in
the county already engaged in teach
ing as well as those who are ambi-
tious to enter that profession.
Since the publication last week Of
the names of the teachers engaged
to conduct the school it is learned
that Miss Carrie NJ Green, who is
on her vacation in the north, has
written that she could not accept the
place, and Prof. +. A. Hathaway has
been appointed as substitute. The
faculty of the school will consist of
Prof. L. l. Hines, principal, Profs
Hathaway, and Geiger, and Miss
Maude Schwalmeyer, assistants.
Prof. VIM. n. Sheats, state super
intendent of public instruction, has
published the following regarding
the school:
"Purpose-Tho object of these
schools is not merely to prepare
teachers for examination, but their
chief aim is to inspire teachers with
a true educational spirit and to in
struct them in pedagogical princi-
pies and methods of instruction..
Course of Study-Much latitude
is given instructors in adapting their
work to the needs of the teachers
the syllabus published in 1899 will
be furnished each school, and may
be used as Il guide in 50 far rs it
meets present necessities.
"BoOks-Few, if any. new books
need be purchased Teachers will
take such books as they now have.
"Attendance-Only teachers and
persons preparing to teach over six
teen years of age will be admitted,
as these schools are run with the one
view of lettering the teaching force
of the state.
"Transportation-A receipt must
be taken from the agent at the start
ing point for full fare on going. The
principal of each school may, by
making proper application, receive
reduced rates on returning fare at
the close of the school.
Board The local authorities at
each place have promised to secure
sufficient boarding places at the low
est Obtainable rates,
"CO-Operat officers are
expected to encourage in every pos
sible way their teachers to attend
these schools. No school will be
continued at any place, if a great
majority of the county schools are
opened before the close of the teach
ers' summer school
Observation-Disclosures privilege of
an examination Orprimary and state
certificates will be given on August
81, at the school held at Palatka, or
at any one of the schools where
| there are as many as five examines.
More definite information may be
secured by addressing the superin-
| tendent of the county in which each
school is located, or by addressing
! WV pl lllSipbI'
In discussing the school the other
day County Superintendent l.. K.
Tucker, said:
II would like to urge upon the
teachers of this county the impOr-
lance and the necessity of attending
the summer training school. We
seldom have an opportunity like
this, and should not let it go by with
out taking in its advantages. The
length of the term will depend large
ly on the attendance and it is to be
hoped that the teachers of Putnam
county will show their appreciation
by giving the school good attend
ance on the very first day. Arrange
ments have been made to get good
board for all who wish to attend at
$l4 to $lG per month. Those wishing
to get rooms furnished and do light
housekeeping, can do so on very
reasonable terms. | shall be pleas
ed to aid any one who may wish to
secure board. | will cheerfully give
information to any one, regarding
this school, who will call on or write
me-"