The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-27

one explicit instructions to conform
to the same as nearly as possible, in
order that there may be brought about
the largest possible degree Of unifor-
nifty In our school work
THE value of such a Course is OBJ
vious TO every observer, as without
such a help II would be impossible to
! systematic the work and grade h
schools so that the pupils, moving
from one district to another. would
not suffer Inconvenience or loss of
time nor parents put to unnecessary
expense in h matter of procuring
school books. And. co.. 1t is a great
saving of time and unnecessary lab
or to teachers. A uniform system of
text books and a uniform Course of
Study are two of the most valuable
assets belonging to NJ Territorial
Public School System.
Anothe use made Of this Course
of Study, by the Superintendent of
Schools of Chaves County, with the
cooperation n support of his teach
ers. Is the examination of the eighth
| grade pupils and the granting of di-
| plomas. to all WAC pass the required
tests. This examination will be held
| at a time most convenient TO the
| majority of the schools and at about
| three different points in the county
| so as to be as accessible to all as we
| can make it. The questions will COW
| er all branches provided for in the
| Course of Study for the Eighth Grade
and will 1be prepared by teachers of
the Roswell High School and Princi-
pals of the town schools of the coun-
~. and examined and approved by
the County Superintendent. The ex-
animation will be conducted by the
County Superintendent assisted by
such teachers as he may select. hu'
no teacher will be permitted to con
duct the examination of her own
pupils. This to insure perfect fair
ness. II is understood that all pupils
VINO pass the required examination
will he admitted into any High School
lin the country. without further exam
nation. The County Diploma is to be
thus recognized.
The County Eighth Grade Promo
ton Exercises will DE held at the
county seat, at such time as the
County Superintendent will select
and as will appear most c~olvenieni
to all parties concerned. and will con
sist of a program prepared and rem
dered by the graduating class of the
county and the comforting of the coun
! ty diploma, by the Cou.4ty Superinten
dent upon the successful pupils.
We hope to make this occasion
one of great interest to all concerned
and this diploma an incentive to CIV
cry boy and girl in the county.
But a very small per cent of oUl
country childrel are so situated as d.
be able to complete the High Schoo
course and secur a diploma. to saX
nothing OF the higher Institutions OF
learning. But all can go this far. and
we have adopted this plan to encour
age our boys and girls to begin tC
press upward on the ladder that lead.
to higher culture and usefulness.
The plan as above outlined, ha
been enthusiastically. received by al
my teachers to whom I nave present
ed it and | am quite sure that I will
have the hearty cooperation of ever
one in making it a great success.
Several teachers ave informed
me that they have eight grade pupils
who have gone to work with reslou
bled energy, that they may be able to
complete the work and pass the ex
animation. We are expecting a large
class in Roswell next spring and a
royal good tine.
Yours respectfully.
&C. c. HILL,
"Supt. of Schools, Chaves Co. n. M