The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1914-01-22


fact, we shall have an even higher
rating, for, with our electives, we
shall offer at least 20 units. With
such range of electives. any reason
able pupil should find ample field Of
choice. In addition to the customary
courses in English. Latin, history and
mathematics, we shall have as cleo
tives two years OF German and one
each of agriculture, physiology, bo-
tany, physics, bookkeeping, domestic
science, review courses in the common
branches, etc.
Domestic Science-We are planning
to introduce domestic science at the
beginning of the next term. The
women of the School and Civic
League are assisting US in the raising
of the necessary funds. Already we
have on hand about $3.50 for that
purpose We expect to purchase four
tewing machines, nine stoves, etc,
as a beginning.
A Room for Retarded Pupils-The
newest achievement is the room for
retarded pupils, which will be opened
January 10. To it will be taken the
pupils from the various grades who
are out of line with their classes and
who need individual assistance from
~ hxy
giving a great deal of personal at
tention to them, to bring them up
with their classes at latest by the be-
ginning of the next term. This class
is designed for slow pupils, for those
who entered late, for those who have
missed time, and for those who are a
year or more too old for their class.
This is the biggest improvement we
have been able to make in years.
Medical lnspectiOn-Th Through the
liberality of the S. and c. L., as well
as through the large heartedness of
DIR. Cecil Dickeason our newly-elected
medical inspector, we are to have free
medical inspection. Detailed an
nouncements to be made at an early
date through the city press.
Savings Banks-It is our purpose
soon to inaugurate a savings bank in
the school to assist the homes in form
ing habits of thrift. But, of this,
more later.
Equipment-We have bought moth
ing for the school this year except
books and seats. The S. and C. l..
gave US $3.50 for books, magnificent
gift in ! it's way. We hope soon to
have all the books required in the
high school course, and to provide ev-
cry child in the grade an abundance
of fresh, wholesome reading matter.
Next year we shall need additional
equipment for the work in
physics We need, too, a supply of
simple apparatus for the playground.
We have at present almost nothing Of
the Enthusiastically nothing for the
little ones.
New Promotion Schene-Hereto-
fore promotions have been made at
stated intervals and under fixed rules
as to time. If all the class were
ready when the appointed day came,
well and good. The class moved to
the next room. If the teacher Of that
room were not ready, or if her outgo-
ing class was too small to make room
for the incoming class, she merely
promoted a few-enough to give the
necessary. Sometimes the classes
were not ready; they lacked, say
or so of being Through their
years work. No matter, they had 10
move on or stay till next promotion
day half year later. Usually they
moved on. This is the system in use
in nine-tenths of the schools today
perhaps in ninety mine hundredths Of
them.
We do differently. When pupils are
assigned to a room in September they
stay there until June, unless in the
case of exceptionally bright pupils,
who are promoted outright and NOV
ed. When the classes finish the as
signed work of the grades, they buy
new books and go right on with the
work of the next grade without loss