The Alaska daily empire., 1919-07-24
NORMAL COURSE WILL / BE OFFERED IN THE
 JUNEAU HIGH SCHOOL
Those Desiring To Take the Course Are Asked by Members of School Board to Register
 Al Qnce

At least one year Of the Normal High School course will be offered by the Juneau public school this year, according to the decision of the School Board Those wishing to take the course should register at once
 Two important facts have deyel- oped in connection with the Normal High School system this year to be
 introduced into Alaskan schools
 First, Commissioner of Education L. D.. Henderson is in receipt of in formation to the eeffct that gradu- ates of Alaska Normal High Schools will be given credit for one years residence at that institution sufficient for the granting of a state normal diploma, instead of the customary three years residence required or those who are not normal-high gradu- ates.
 Second, pupils who have already graduated from High School will be particularly interested to know that arrangements have been made where by they may secure the Normal High School Diploma in one years time.
 The Juneau School Board is en- thusiastic over the possibility of making the Juneau Normal Hign School > genuine, thorough-going teacher-training institution for Alas kan teachers. That the first year of work will be offered this coming year is certain. Whether or not the second year of work will be offered this year depends entirely upon the number of pupils registering Announcement is now made that those interested ir this work should make inquiry at once, so that full arrangements may be completed for a successful years work. Information in detail may be sioner of Education, of Grover C Vim, president of the Juneau Board of Education.
 The Normal High School course, IS outlined by Commissioner Hen 1erson, introduces normal work into the fourth year of High School, and offers in the fifth year straight Nor nal School work, the completion Of which entities the pupil to Normal High School Diploma. This diploma qualities the possessor to teach in Alaskan schools.
 The plan postpones the leaving of a wholesome home enviranment, en- abes the pupils to secure advanced schooling at a smaller expense than would be possible when boarding away from home, and at the same time, through the money-earning pow CT developed, makes it possible for pupil to finance college course at a later date.
 The Normal High School graduate who teaches year in Alaska schools before going away to school, will be more self-reliant, and, because of the real problems met in the school room, more able to make practical application of instruction received in advanced courses. It is certain that the normal high schools will prove a boon to many who had expected to find college course difficult to manage financially, and to many who. for one reason or another, are un- able to leave home at present.
 "An institution in Alaska for the training, or partial training. of Alas kan teachers is a thing of which the Territory may well be proud" said member of the School Board today. We are especially anxious to have Normal-High students may have ample time in which to our plans for splendid years work"