The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-05-21

of the students. Several lectures and practical
demonstrations will be available to supplement
this work.
Elementary Agriculture.
A course in Elementary Agriculture will be
given if desired by sufficient number of stu
dents. This will be Introductory course tax.
ing up such work be easily given in the
common schools.
Music and Drawing.
Music is expected in all schools. This may
be simply for opening exercises more sys-
tematic drill. Every teacher should know at
least little about this subject and opportun-
ity will be offered to learn those songs more COM
monty expected in all schools. class in the
elements of vocal music will be orgaized if
desired
A practical course in drawing will be offered
taking up free hand drawing and the use of
water colors,
Course of Study.
The county superintendent will meet the
teachers at regular intervals consider the new
course of study and its adaptation to the various
situations in the rural schools Problems of
school grading and classification will be dis
cussed and the elements of the school law as
applying to the teacher vii! be studied. The
will be largely of the nature of seminary
work. All teachers and especially those who
are just beginning soon to begin teaching
expected TO take this
Credits.
In all the certificate subjects teachers who
attend at least eighteen days and who pass in
their studies with grade of 80 per cent, or bet
ter will receive credit in those subjects towards
teachers certificate Teachers who attend
not less than three weeks and do good or excell-
ent work in certificate branches for two consecu
tive years will be entitled to renewal of their
first second grade certificates.
Credit on the regular course of the Science
School will be given for the satisfactory COM
pletion of work done at this session.
The school officers of Richland County. at
their annual meeting held on jan %, l9Os adopt
ed the following resolutions: "Appreciang
the benefits of the teachers training school,
recommend that the directors at some regular
meeting pass resolutions to pay teachers who
attend the full term of the teachers training
school the of $500 per month in addition to
the regular monthly salary. Many Of the
school boards have passed such resolutions and
will pay the extra amount.
Entertainments.
Several entertainments and lectures will be
provided. State Supt. Stockwell will address the
school, and state lecturer will be present for
series of addresses. Arrangements also being
made to bring several prominent speakers to the
school, and some good entertainments
promised. Unless otherwise announced these
will be free. Each instructor will give an ex.
position Of the points of practical pedagogy in
which he is particularly strong Special phases
of educational work will receive attention a
opportunity offers.
Recreations.
Wahpeton with it's trees and two riverfron
parks is of the beautifully situated
cities in the state. While the session is to be de-
voted to earnest work, come prepared to enjoy
tennis, croquet, baseball and the many other
forms of healthful exercise which offered
here. The athletic grounds of the Science
school at the disposal of the summer school
students.
Expenses.
This is always important item. Tuition
will be free. Board and room for about thirty
girls be obtained in the dormitory of the
Science School for 1925 per week. Occupants of
these rooms expected to furnish sheets, pill
lows, quilts and towels. Application for rooms
in the dormitoy should be made in advance to
Pres. E. G. Burch.
to $3.50 week.
Text Books:
The work will be based very highey upon
the text books of the uniform series adopted for
the county, but each one should bring the text
books he has. They will be useful for refrence
Lessons will be assigned by topics and the reci
taton method followed
Registration.
Teachers should register with the county SUI
printendent for the purpose of planning their
studies and receiving assignments to classes.
It is very necessary that students should be-
gin work promptly at the beginning of the term.
Failure to do 80 will cause delay and annoyance
If it is impossible to attend the entire session
students should plan to be present during the