The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1913-10-30
IDAHO COUNTY TEACHERS
RECEIVE WARM WEI COME
The Reception Given the Pedagogues By the Commercial;
Body-Great Social Event-Fne Program
Arranged

work. Her superintendent is not at
nand; In fact he may be miles the
other side Of Grangvll aiding some
other teacher.
Notlce was given that after May Ia.
1914, all applicants for certificates
must nave high school training, one
year In 1914, two in 1915, three in
1916, and finally four years of high
school work, to be admitted to a
quarterly examination. Such being
the law, the general excellence of our
teachers will thereby be raised.
request was made that teachers
discourage eighth grade pupils from
going direct to the normal school.
such pupils if admitted TO the normal
cannot avoid high school studies at
Lewiston. Even MIR. Black, the prin-
cipal, prefers pupils to enter there
with a high school training. And in
many respects it is better for the
eighth grade pupils to live at home,
nHuS dIleuuluS nlSn SCHOOL.
Mr.. GlanviIIe IS Address.
Teachers, let me tell you all today
what in the past l might have to tell
each one while inspecting your school
L. Daily Program. Many teachers
neglect to have a program of definite
times. You all have an order of rec
itations. Have you definite study
periods, preceding the recitations?
The study period is the more import
ant. Then keep your recitations with
In the times set. Do not steal time
from a later class.
of twenty children, saw twelve up at
the desk asking questions teacher,
what is; 'how do you pronounce
-; and that teacher was trying to
hear class in arithmetic. Make
your pupils more self-reliant. Be
more independent yourself.
8. Visit City Schools. If you have
primary classes, do visit the primary
grades in town and see for yourself
how classes are handled
4. Time. How can you get thro
with SO children in seven grades?
Prepare your weeks work before
hand. Fill your board for Primer
class before O'Clock.
5. Violating Your Contract. Trus-
tees usually are reasonable. If you
must resign, do not wait until the
last minute. Give your board time
enough to hire your successor.
6. Grades. l often find that chill
dren are in grades ahead of their
ability. l question YOU, the new
teacher. You show me the district
records of promotion. The report Is
blank; yet in my own office records.
there Is a certified statement by last
years teacher that she has left a com
plete record of her work done. Do
fill out the record. If non-attendanc
is the reason that a pupil Is behind.
say so plainly. Then your successor
will not be tempted to think such a
pupil dummy"
Z. Promotions Too Soon. Not the
fault of your predecessor but of the
whole system and course of study.
Therefore this year do not try to
crowd nine months work into five
months term.
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warrant must be signed by two
trustees, to be honored by the super
intendent. A properly signed order
can be cashed by you at any bank
in the county.
8. Eighth Grade Examinations.
The month is fixed by the day by
the State superintendent, in January,
March and May Daily work is count
ed in credits for promotion to high
school.
10. Over Exertion. One contract
was filed this last year which for
bid the teacher dancing weekday
nights. The clause is proper. Teachers
should have recreation, but not at the
expense of the school.
IL. Suspension, Expulsion. teach
er may suspend pupil for a given
time, but may not expel. Suspension
is the first step in a trial by the
board of trustees. If the teacher max
es a suspension, she should 'mmed-
lately notify the board, and also the
parents. The board will then examin'
into the matter and expel for the
term, or reinstate. The teacher, II
not satisfied, may appeal to the sup
erintendent. His decision is final.
IL. Teachers duties. She must fol
low the course of study; musthold pu.