The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1920-03-19
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES !:
d. w. PEARCE. Co. Supt.

D. w. PEARCE. Co. Supt.
The meeting Of the High school
group of the county was held at Me-
dina High school Saturday. All the
superintendents except one were pres
ent.
This meeting was in some respects
unique. It is doubtful if county
has ever been inspected by one rep
resentative of the state department In
the same length of time in so thoro a
manner and finally to close with such
a meeting as this with the inspector
present to speak to superintendent,
principals and teachers. The purpose
from start to finish was the better
ment of the schools. It was con-
structive at all points. The addresses
given by Inspector Eby were based
upon acts of our own schools, acts yet
warm, handled in scientific, schol-
arly and unbiased maner. 1t is pretty
safe to say that the persons in charge
of the schools feel that they have had
fair inspection, one that points to
ways of Improvement, ways not gen.
eral, vague and nebulous but specific,
definite and genuine. A good start
has been made. Reasonable standards
have been set up. Enthusiasm has
been injected to make better schools.
The better schols are to be, they nee
esarily in the future. The realiza-
ton or the degree of realization de-
pends upon everyone having to 90 in
ways near and remote with our
schools. This realization will be a
measure of both the men and women
who administer and teach our schools.
In unity there is both wisdom and
strength. Medina county needs unity
and knowledge in action. 1t seems
we are more and more getting COM
munity of feeling among the school
people of the county. We want de-
mocracy in our schools. It is the de-
sire of the county office that each and
every one conected with the schools
offer suggestions for betterment. Not
I or me, but we and our and us, then
results.
Time is ever Fastening on and the
end of this schoolyear will soon be
upon us. Let us now begin to plan
to have all records absolutely correct
and up to date. Let us leave such
records that the next teacher may not
be "at sea" when the opening Of
school come again. Nothing is so dis
heartening than for teacher that
does not expect to return to the same
school again 'let down" long before
the close of school, lose interest, and
take on the "don't care" attitude.
Where this does happen, it comes
very near to pointing out that such a
person has all the time been occupy
ing position which he never should
have had. I know of no one who
should be better able than teacher
to consider all conditions and deter
mine upon right course Of action,
otherwise, why should he presume to
direct children.
Teachers should now begin to sur
vey the years work and to re-empha-
size the essential features.
Our last standardized tests will
be sent out soon and that we nsay
nave the benefit of them necessitates
the speedy return of the same very
accurately corrected and tabulated.
The method and use of such tests
should by this time be familiar to all
,ur teachers. Therefore mistakes
on the first tests should not
De repeated. The introduction
teachers have had to this work this
year should be regarded as mere |
beginning and further study should
De made. Such tests are soon to be
The tools of the teacher and not
nefely something the superintend-
mt inflicts upon his docile and long
suffering teachers.
Teachers expecting to take the
;eachers' examinations May 1,or de-
string renewals of certificates should
attend to this matter in due season.
Teachers now teaching upon tempo
'ary certificates should make applica-
ion for renewals on or before May 1,
Is all such certificates expire on that
late. If this is not done, such teach
RS will have no valid certificate COW
.ring the remainder Of the term.
Are you ready for the spelling con-
est? Are you making headway in
he preparation Of material for the
lir exhibit? Notify the Office at
nee the number of cardboards need
d for your exhibit. Mount the
york and have it completed by or be- 4
ore the close Of school.
We are planning Field Day Meet
q occur before the schools close.
Trophies will be given. The commit
ee having charge Of this sbig day"