The Washington herald., 1910-12-26
COLONIAL SCHOOL GROWING.
Instruction Methods Approved By
Foremost Educators


The Colonial School, for boarding and
day pupils. is a new and successful school.
Its purpose Is TO give 10 pupils an edu-
cation which is sound in foundation. yet
broad and cultural in its results. The
courses are planned and the subjects are
taught IN such a manner that each pupil
may gain from her study the power 10
use 90 the best advantage her natural
.endowments. The methods Of instruction
are such as are approved by the foremost
educators Of the day
The school was founded by Charlotte
CriJtenden Everett in the fall Of 1903,
and during its first year occupied the
new house OF Gen. and Mrs. Corbin, 2Is9
r street Because OF the increase in
the number Of pupils, IT was necessary 10
move The school 20 a larger home, I75
20 1929 Connecticut avenue, a desirable
location and easily accessible from all
parts of the city. As the school has con-
tiGued 10 STOW. another house. 17lj Con-
nccticut avenue has been secured, and
is used as a doTmitory and studio build
ing. There Is also a separate structure
equipped as studios for art and music
Connected with the main house Is a
building especially adapted FOR a study
han, since many windows admit an
abundance Of northern light. This room,
the laboratory. and the ClassroOms are
provided with the equipment necessary
for school purposes.
AS tho school has grown. the faculty
has been strengthened by the addition Of
ucw members. There are now eighteen
teachers. all specialists, and are well
qualified for their profession by college
training and successful experience.
The primary and intermediate depart
ments are organized for day pupils only.
These courses begin with the fourth year
and include the regular subjects neces-
sary 20 prepare pupils for an academic
course. The pupils in these classes may
have the same opportunity that the
advanced students have--of studying
French and German with native teachers
The attention given individual instruction
makes il possible 10 develop the special
aptitudes of each pupil, and at the same
time 20 give a sound, general foundation
for more advanced study.
The college preparatory course prepares
pupils for entrance 20 any Of the colleges
open to women. The academic course,
strong and well balanced, is broader in
its scope than the college preparatory
and meets the individual requirements Of
those who do not wish 10 attend coll
lege
Pupils who have completed either Of
these courses or their equivalents may
take the collegiate course or one of the
certificate courses. The latter are al
tractive ana thorough, and offer the Op-
portunity OF studying English, the Ian
arranged with reference TO some one Of
these subjects as q major. These courses
are designed for those who desire 10
specialize in one or two subjects, and al
the same time 10 pursue the study OF
other branches which contribute 10
breadth Of thought and culture.
The collegiate course offers unusual
opportunities 10 students who wish 20
avoid the physical strain OF college life.
Here the pupil has advantages which she
would miss in cOllege-individual atten-
tion, supervision of study, and personal
contact with instructors. The four years
of study-twO years Of prescribed sub
jects and two of elective-give the student
the mental and ethical discipline which
leads 10 power and independence Of
thought and develops an intelligent in
terest in the activities of the world and
sympathetic insight into NE
The art and music departments are IN
der the direction of teachers who are
masters Of technique and have the power
10 inspire pupils with the spirit Of ar
tistic Interpretation.
Emphasis is also laid on physical train
ing. Physical culture is included in all
the courses. Daily exercise in the open
air is required of each pupil, and outdoor
10
offer pleasant inducements TO the girls
to keep in perfect health and a happy
attitude of mind.
The resident pupils find the home life
OF the school delightful They live, as
they do in their own homes, in an atmOs-
phere of sympathy and culture. Their
relations 10 each other and 10 the teach
ers are simple and natural. and are gov
erned by the fine art Of courtesy.