The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-08-22

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satisfactory.
Each teacher is required to
keep all registers in the manner
prescribed and to make all re-
/ ports required promptly and cor
rectly.
They shall attend regularly
and promptly all teachers meet
ings called by the superintend-
ent, and faithfully perform all
duties assigned them. A failure
to do so, as we'll as all absence
and tardiness shall be reported
monthly to the Board by the
Superintendent.
No teacher shall be connected
with any organization, or en-
gagged in any business, which in
the opinion of the Beard may
enterfere with the proper dis
charge of duties prescribed by
these regulations.
The tenure of Office of all
teachers shall be at the pleasure
Of the Board, and superior quail
ficatlons as to moral character,
literary attainmepts, industry
and practical skill in teaching
shall be especially regarded as
their employment and continu-
ance. They shall have the right
to resign only when two weeks
notice of such intention is given.
and the Board reserves the right
to dismiss any teacher for viola
tion of rules. incompetency, or
for any other cause considered
sufficient by the board ut any
time.
Teachers shall cooperate in
every way with their principal
and superintendent in the per-
formance Of their duties as shall
best promote the interests of she
public schools.
1t shall he considered an act of
bad faith for any teacher or en-
ploye in the schools to apply for
position in the schools or to en-
ter upon it with the intention of
resigning before the expiration
of the year, unless such fact is
plainly stated at the time the APP
plication is made. Corporal pun
ishment should be avoided in all
cases where good discipline can
be secured by milder methods.
Where inflicted. 1t must be with
a flexible instrument. No teach
er shall in any case, punish
children by striking or slapping
them on or about the head with
a rule or stick, nor shall exces-
sive or unusual punishment be
inflicted.
All teachers must bring their
lunches and remain in their
rooms or on the play grounds
during the noon recess and see
that the children act in an orderly
manner.
Teachers are requested 10 at
tend the Literary Society, take
part in same and use their IN
tluence in every wav To build up
am educational sentiment among
pupils.
No teacher shall compel, en-
courage or permit pupil to copy
or average the marks OF another
pupil or 10 grade another pupils
work. as this is the business OF
the teacher and not the pupil.
INSTITUTES
Institutes shall be under the
management of the superintend-
ent and shall be subject to the |
rules as the board may prescribe. |
These meetings shall be held as
often as deemed necessary. on
such day and such hour as may |
be designated by the superin-
tendent. the first annual meeting
being on Saturday preceding the
of the schools.
All teachers shall be required
to attend the institutes regularly |
and punctually and to prepare |
and discuss such exercises as
shall be prescribed. The exer-
cises shall be conducted with |
special reference to the practical
work of teaching and the teach
ers are required to prepare them
selves thoroughly and with a
view of their daily duties.
EXERCISES
The morning exercises of each |
of the several rooms shall be
such as are approved by the
superintendent. and may consist !
of music. short selections from /,
good authors. and quotations of
maxims inculcating good man.