The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-25

ton should fit one for worl. io liie In other words lt should be practi | cal Mammal and Domestic Arts rep- resent two ol the eminently practical l branches of education. With present building facilities. it is not possible to do satisfactory work In these lines land hence to inaugurato them would be an expensive experiment.
 There is on imperative need for new building. No one should even consider attempting to use our pres. ent structures longer than during the next school year A plan should soon be set on foot providing for tho cree tion Of modern building which will meet the needs just enumerated and at the same time serve other needs which space forbids our recording. We need a new building now. We should have 1t in 1916
 The present building can loo made more attractive and usable for the coming year at small expense, In the manner to which l have already called your attention. The interior should be painted with some color which reflects and diifuses light preferably light tan The seats should be washed and treated to coat of Jap-a-lac or with some other preparation The grounds should be cleared of rubbish and levelied, not only as a means to secure Q play ground for che children, but also in order that civic pride may be given chance to spring up in the hearts of all of us.
 During the year just past. the compulsory school law was not en- forced. Steps should be taken to enforce it to the letter when school again opens. A compulsory educa- ton law is admittedly beneficial legis- latiou. The enforcement of the law should no longer be neglected
 I feel that this report would be inc complete if did not mention the faithful and dnigent work of the teachers in the several grades and de- partments. I believe that all of the teachers have the interests of the pu- pns and of the school at heart That they are teaching in Juneau. not for the sake of adventure in 9 land that presents attractions to the venture some but because their interests are here and in the work which they are doing. The success of the school year just completed is due largely to their efforts and to the splendid co-opera, ton of the citizens of Juneau.
 When the year is reviewed, gentle men. and the various facts and flea. lures which existed at the time when we undertook the work are considered believe that we may feel that we have made marked advancement in the right direction. Our aim is the best possible school system for the city of Juneau and we shall spare our selves no effort in securing this end. l wish to thank you for your cooper ation and support. assure you tna1 the next year will witness rapid ad- yancemeut along all the lines which represent increased efficiency in the schools.
 Following is the summary of en- rollment and attendance conditions during the year.
 Report For School Year Ending
 May 2i, 1915
 Total enrolment year ......-..---..-.-.---S56 Total boys enrolled -......-.....-...........lto Total girls enrolled ......................-..-lSl Total enrolment high school--~....-. 6S Total enrolment elementary. y............2oS Highest enrolment during and
 month ............................-.. 'Ao Lowest enrolment during and
 month zoo Average daily attendance for the
 year @os Total number of days attended by
 an pupils -..........................-. aS.oe. . Per cent of attendance ......-..-.- goo Per cent of punctuality ........-...... st'Ss Number of days the public schools
 were actually in session --~----.. l'S
 Respectfully Submitted
 LESTER D. HENDERSON.
 Supt, of City Schools.
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