The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-08-31
THE TEACHERS.

the matter 10 the Board AT It's next meeting.
THE TEACHERS.
l. Teachers are required to familiariZe
themselves with all rules and regulations
pertaining to the government and success of
the school, and the course of study especial.
ly that part covering the grade they are
teaching, and to assist the principal in all
things to make the school a success.
.. Teachers must be in their respective
rooms not later than the ringing of the first
bell in the morning and at noon. and must
see that pupils MAINTAIN good order in the
rooms, Railways and on the stairways, and
also on the school grounds. They shall CO.
operate with the principal and fellow.teach-
ers, and follow the instruction of the prin-
cipal In the discharge ot duty and must not
absent themselves without notice to the
principal. A teacher shall not dismiss his
or her pupils before the time designated,
except by the permission of the principal,
and this shall be sparingly granted. They
shall send monthly report cards of progress,
attendance and tardiness Of each pupil to
parents, request them to sign aud return the
same to the teacher. Each teacher in rooms
Nos. 3, 4 and shall hold a written exami-
nation at least every two months.
3. Examinations for promotion shall be
conducted by the principal through the
teacher in charge and every pupil shall be
required to maintain an average standing
of at least 70 per cent. before being prOmot-
ed. This per centage TO be based on esti-
mated class work and results of examina-
tions jointly and he made at close of term.
4. Teachers shall give special attention
to the moral, social and physical culture of
pupils. They must not permit disorder,
falshood, profanity, nor the use of tobacco
or chewing gum or other forms of vice.
Each teacher shall have authority to reprove
and correct any pupil of any room in the
absence of the teacher under whose special
charge he or she may be, and report any
misconduct to the principal and the teacher
in charge of the room TO which the pupil
belongs. Teachers should endeavor, by
example and precept, to form correct
obliging, and courteous habits in the pupils
under his or her care and in all in the
different rooms.
5. Teachers shall give special attention
to the temperature of their rooms. Good
ventilation and temperature are necessary
TO order, health and progress in the school
room The temperature should not be be-
low 50 nor above 20 degrees, Farenheit
q. Teachers are held responsible for the
care of the furniture in their rooms, and
also for the proper care Of books and sup
plies furnished the pupils. Injury TO furni
ture, books, etc, is in most cases due to
incompentency or carelessness on the part
of the teacher in dicipliAe, and hence the
responsibility of the teacher. Injury TO
books and furniture must be promptly re-
ported TO the principal, giving the name of
the offender.
Z. Each teacher shall within two weeks
after the beginning of the school term, pre-
pare program of study and recitation.
This program shall be submitted to the
principal for approval and copy of same
given to him and cannot be changed unless
by his consent, and it must be strictly ad-
heared to.
8. Teachers are required to attend the
teachers meetings. called by the principal,
unless excused by him.
8. Teachers should not detain pupils
after school hours to make up lost time or
delinquentices in study. Pupils should not
be required to study as punishment.
Should it be necessary to detain pupil for
bad conduct the principal must be notified
10. Teachers must make and enforce
such rules of dicipline as may be necessary
to secure good order in their respective
rooms throughout the buildings and upon
the school grounds; and also on the way to
and from school. Punishment shall not be
inflicted on the heads of pupils.
IL. The teacher will refer to the princi-
pal for examination and assignment all
pupils coming to the room, at the beginning
of the term or at any other time, whose
names are not on the list of pupils provided.
u. Each teacher shall keep complete
and correct list anG record of all books and
supplies furnished and used in her room
and to whom furnished, report the amount
Of damage to books, furniture and appara-
tus to the principal.
l3. Each teacher shall keep the black
boards and erasers in his or her room in
proper condition.
GENERAL REGULATIONS.
l. The bell shall ring first in the morn
ing at $40 O'Clock. and ring the second
time at . o'clock when school shall open.
The bell for afternoon session shall first
ring at | O'Clock, and second at l:l5
o'clock when school shall open. Rooms
Nos. and 2, shall dismiss al ll:i0 o'clock
a. IN. and at $40 o'clock p. m. Tho other
rooms shall dismiss at 1850 a, IN, and at
1 O'Clock p. m.
2. Pupils shall not be permitted to en-
Ter the school building until the ringing
Df the first bell for each session, unless by
permission of the teacher or the principal.
Nor shall they be permitted to remain in
.he building during the noon hour ex.
,ept by permission of the teacher or the
Nor shall pupils be permitted to