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The color course starts with the recognition of the six hues, recognition of the light and dark values of the hues, intermediate hues and their values, the meaning of intensity of colors, and the ability to match colors.
The design course consists of using simple shapes to carry out the prin- ciples of repetition and balance as applied to borders, surfaces, and single units.
The course in construction consists of measuring, cutting, and pasting problems, suitable to the ability of the grade, such as doll-house furniture, houses, objects for sand tables, envelopes, boxes, and simple bookbinding problems. This is a course which is very essential, but which crowds our other drawing subjects for time. If a special time could be allowed for this part of the work, as in some cities, conditions would be ideal.
For the happy conditions under which the drawing work is carried on, I have to thank the Superintendent for his generous support and the teach- ers for their efficient co-operation.
Respectfully submitted, AMY E. ADAMS, Supervisor of Drawing.
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5. Day Industrial School
Mr. FRED H. NICKERSON, Superintendent of Schools, Quincy, Mass.
MY DEAR MR. NICKERSON: - I herewith submit the twelfth annual report of the Quincy Industrial School.
Our total enrollment was 164, distributed as follows:
Electrical department 33
Machine department
32
Plumbing department
21
Sheet metal department
18
Woodworking department
60
164
Our average enrollment was 128.05, our average attendance, 112.96, and our percentage of attendance was 88.4.
The prevalence of scarlet fever, mumps and grippe accounts in a large measure for our low percentage of attendance.
At our June graduating exercises we gave diplomas to 9, as follows: machinists 2, sheet metal workers 2, plumbers 4, woodworkers 1; and certificates to 18, as follows: machinists 5, electricians 4, sheet metal workers 1, plumbers 1, and woodworkers 7.
We feel that we have had a fairly successful year and have shown con- siderable improvement in all departments.
In anticipation of our entrance into our new quarters, I think it will be well to state the following facts.
The machine department, as at present equipped, has reached its student capacity. In order to enlarge, considerable new modern machinery should be installed. We hope to see the new machines direct-motor driven and up-to-date in every particular, since our graduates will be obliged to use such machines in the best shops. Should the department be enlarged, an additional shop instructor will be necessary.
The electrical department's greatest need, as at present constituted, is a light truck, and we hope that when the automobile repair department is established, such a truck can be procured and maintained at a small expense.
It seems to me that it is hardly wise to increase to any great extent the number of wiremen we graduate, and that any increase in the electrical department should be along the line of a power course.
The plumbing and sheet metal departments could be enlarged to twice their present size by the addition of an extra instructor for each depart- ment and a small amount of equipment.
In the case of the plumbing department, it seems quite necessary that it be done in order that the department function properly, as it is essential that a licensed instructor be present when much of the outside work is being done. Should the department be doubled up it could be conducted in much the same way as the electrical department at the present time.
There is little doubt that there is at present a scarcity of plumbers in the country, and that it will take several years to catch up.
Much of the machinery in the woodworking department was bought. second-hand in 1914, and some of it should be renewed as well as several new machines procured.
The new building lends itself much more readily to the installation of direct-motor driven machinery than to the older type with overhead shafting and counter shafts, and in the long run the direct-motor driven is the least expense, as well as the up-to-date mode of operating.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIJAH P. BARROWS, Director.
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6. Evening Industrial School
Mr. FRED H. NICKERSON, Superintendent of Schools, Quincy, Mass.
MY DEAR MR. NICKERSON :- I submit the following report of the Evening Industrial School for the term of 1922-23.
Three classes were conducted as follows: sheet metal drafting, electrical wiring, and machine shop practice.
The classes started on the evening of October 9, 1922, and, with the exception of the electrical class, which was closed on January 4, 1923, for lack of attendance, continued to March 8, 1923, inclusive, giving us 40 evenings of actual attendance.
The classes were held on Monday and Thursday evenings of each week.
The registration, average membership, average attendance, and per cent of attendance was as follows:
Total Registration
Sheet metal drafting .
28
Electrical wiring
18
Machine shop practice
16
Average Enrollment
Sheet metal drafting .
16.2
Electrical wiring
10
Machine shop practice
8.65
Average Attendance
Sheet metal drafting .
11.2
Electrical wiring
7
Machine shop practice
6.58
Per Cent of Attendance
Sheet metal drafting .
. 69
Electrical wiring
.
70
Machine shop practice
76
Our registration included 9 tuition pupils, 6 in the sheet metal drafting and 3 in electrical wiring.
On account of lack of equipment, the machine shop practice class had to be limited to nine.
Insufficient light, largely due to the light absorbent nature of the walls, was a handicap in all departments.
When we get into our new quarters we hope to have larger and better facilities which should result in more and larger classes.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIJAH P. BARROWS, Supervising Officer.
7. Home-Making School
Mr. FRED H. NICKERSON, Superintendent of Schools, Quincy, Mass.
MY DEAR MR. NICKERSON: - I herewith submit the seventh annual report of the Quincy Home-Making School.
The school began the year 1923 with 31 pupils, which number was in- creased on the first of February by 14. Of these, we lost 8 during the following five months. Many of these were forced to leave in order to
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obtain work to help in the support of their families. Eight girls completed the course, receiving their diplomas in June. The new class which en- tered in September made a total of 35 pupils.
The school has never had a more enthusiastic group of young people than at the present time.
Although we have attempted no entirely new project for the past year, we have by constant adjustment fitted the work more to the individual needs of the pupils, a large percentage of whom are so soon to be called upon to take up the responsibilities of life. The accomplishments in each department have been greater, due to more space and better facilities for work.
Respectfully submitted, ELIZABETH M. DOUGLAS, Director.
8. Continuation School
Mr. FRED H. NICKERSON, Superintendent of Schools, Quincy, Mass.
MY DEAR MR. NICKERSON: - I herewith submit the fourth annual report of the Quincy Continuation School.
Since September 5, 1923, we have enrolled 104 pupils, - 77 boys, of whom 22 have been discharged, and 27 girls, of whom 6 have been dis- charged. Our membership at present is 55 boys and 21 girls, which is somewhat of an increase over that of the last two years for the same period.
The school has progressed very satisfactorily in the past year. In fact, I feel that we have made more progress during this period than in any other year since the school was organized. For one thing, we have done more placement of unemployed pupils than ever before; for another, we have recently added to the equipment of the boys' department sufficient material to broaden the opportunities for woodworking and also to allow the giving of short courses in metal and electrical work, shoe repair, chair caning, furniture refinishing, and drawing. The above work has a twofold ob- ject, -first, to give the boys an idea of the opportunities and peculiarities of different trades; and second, to teach them how to apply their acquired knowledge and skill toward the better maintenance of their homes. I feel that home-making is a subject of as much importance to boys as to girls. In regard to drawing, for those boys who so desire and who have the ability, we offer work in mechanical drawing, elementary sheet metal drafting, blue print reading and tracing, and sign lettering. It is to be remembered that we are not teaching these subjects upon a vocational basis. Furthermore, it is largely due to the broad experience and untiring efforts of the practical arts instructor, Mr. Dana B. Clark, that we are able to offer such 'a variety of work.
The work in the girls' department has progressed as well as usual, the same opportunities being offered as in former years, - namely, sewing, cooking, and the related academic work. We were very sorry to lose the services of Miss Julia Leamy this year on account of bereavement in her family. Miss Emily Hobbs of the high school faculty was secured to fill her position.
The desire is often expressed by many of the girls to take work in the commercial subjects, and although the number of pupils involved might be comparatively small, I feel that some opportunities to do this work would answer a real need. I would also like to give the girls some oppor- tunity for instruction in home nursing.
I think it would give the pupils a greater interest in their work and create a desire for higher standards if they were granted certificates of attendance and satisfactory work upon completing a certain number of hours in this school.
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This report would not be complete if I failed to mention and thank you for the friendly guidance and hearty co-operation which you have always granted us.
Respectfully submitted, HARLAN L. HARRINGTON, Director.
9. Practical Arts Classes
Mr. FRED H. NICKERSON, Superintendent of Schools, Quincy, Mass.
MY DEAR MR. NICKERSON: - I herewith submit a report of the Prac- tical Arts in Quincy for the year ending December, 1923.
The Practical Arts classes are separate day and evening classes in house- hold duties conducted by the city for the benefit of any woman sixteen years of age or over. These classes should appeal to every woman in all walks of life, - the business woman, the busy housewife and mother, and the woman of leisure. These courses aim to teach women to become wiser spenders of incomes, so that they may conduct their home-making on as economical a basis as men conduct their business enterprises.
The dressmaking classes are planned to teach the processes involved in the construction and decoration of simple washable waists and dresses, children's clothes, and the renovation of old material. In conducting these courses, the teachers make use of the best fashion books of the day, and teach the students to adapt the patterns to their needs.
In the millinery classes all of the principles involved in the construction of hats are taught together with the art of handmade materials, and an appreciation of color, line, and form is developed. Conservation is the keynote of this course as well as of all others offered. The students learn to renovate old materials and discarded hats which often become objects of pride in their reconstructed form.
In the cookery course the underlying thought is the "meal." Com- bination of food values and methods of serving are studied in addition to the practical work of preparing the "meal."
In the home-nursing course both valuable and practical knowledge is gained in caring for the patient in bed and during convalescence. This course is given by Miss Marion Jackson, who has had several years of practical experience.
In all of these courses the women learn not only dressmaking, millinery, cooking, and home nursing, but they learn some of the underlying prin- ciples of a great democracy, - co-operation, social equality, and service. By means of the instruction received in these classes the members have been able to render valuable assistance to their neighbors and friends who were unable to attend the classes regularly, thereby rendering a valuable service to our community.
For the school year 1922-23, 773 women were enrolled in the various Practical Arts classes in Quincy.
In November, 1923, 697 women were enrolled as follows: 376 for dress- making, 287 for millinery, 19 for home nursing, and 15 for cooking.
Thirty-six classes were organized in October, 1923. Fourteen of these were for millinery, twenty for dressmaking, one for home nursing, and one for cooking. During November an additional class in dressmaking was opened, making a total of thirty-seven classes in Practical Arts for the year ending 1923.
All but three of these classes are held in the public school buildings. They are distributed as follows:
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SCHOOL
Millinery
Dress- making
Home Nursing
Cooking
Squantum
1
1
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Quincy
2
2
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Francis W. Parker
1
3
Wollaston
2
2
Home-making
2
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1 1
Government
1
1
-
Adams
2
3
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Lincoln
2
Willard
1
1
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High
1
2
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Centers that are organized in buildings other than the public schools are as follows:
BUILDING
Millinery
Dressmaking
Adams Academy
Houghs Neck Library
1
1
Malnati's Hall
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1
Any woman sixteen years of age or over may become a member of the class by paying a registration fee of $1. This fee is returned at the end of the term, provided the person has attended 75 per cent of the sessions.
All classes opened the week of October 8 and will continue until the middle of April or the first of May. Each class will average twenty-five weeks of work consisting either of two two-hour periods or one three and one-half hour session each week.
The teachers employed for these classes are women who have worked at the trades at least four years, and who have taken teacher training courses with the State. They are also actively engaged in their trade or profession at the time they are employed to teach. This preparation assures to the students practical instruction of high grade. Fifteen such teachers are employed.
Instruction is given by means of short unit courses. Through the adoption of this system a great variety of opportunities is opened. Specific needs of the individual are met; pupils may enter the classes at frequent intervals; interest of the pupil is sustained for a longer time; and the work can be kept on a vocational basis.
The following figures compiled from the State report in June, 1923, show the amount of work accomplished by the classes during the last school year. In the dressmaking classes $5,051.76 worth of material was used in making garments valued at $13,476.23, - a saving of $8,424.47 to the women. In the millinery classes $6,419.83 worth of material was used. The finished hats had a commercial value of $14,888.32, - a saving of $8,468.49.
The immediate gain can be easily calculated in estimating the market value of the well-made garments and hats, but the remote value of the
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knowledge and skill which can be applied to future problems cannot be so easily estimated. Neither can the economical value of this instruction received nor the social value of it be evaluated in terms of dollars and cents. Respectfully submitted,
LEROY L. WOODS, Supervisor of Special Activities.
10. Americanization Work
Mr. FRED H. NICKERSON, Superintendent of Schools, Quincy, Mass.
MY DEAR MR. NICKERSON: - It is with pleasure that I submit to you my annual report of the Americanization work.
Thirty-three classes, with a total enrollment of 680 pupils, were held this year. Nine of the classes - eight home classes and one special citizen- ship class, organized in April and continued until the close of school in June - were taught by the Supervisor.
Nearly a score of different nationalities were represented in the classes.
Classes were held in the Daniel Webster, Lincoln and Willard Schools, Finnish Halls, Chamber of Commerce, Pneumatic Scale Plant, Commercial Trading Company, Fore River Plant, Quincy Point Library, and in the homes.
Two hundred and forty-seven students received certificates, seventy-two of which were Federal citizenship certificates awarded to petitioners who successfully passed the educational examination given by the Federal naturalization clerks.
Six members of the special citizenship class, of as many different nation- alities, were examined at a "class demonstration" at the Parker House, Boston, before a group of distinguished people, including lawyers, judges and educators, by Mr. Farrell, chief naturalization examiner. It was a hard ordeal, but the men received enthusiastic applause from the intensely interested group for their splendid knowledge of the history and government of this country.
It is quite surprising how quickly the majority of the students gain command of the English language.
Five library parties were held, and the members of the Americanization committee of the Quincy Women's Club, under the direction of Mrs. Handy, chairman of the Americanization committee of the Quincy Fed- eration of Women's Organizations, were hostesses and served refreshments.
The pupils loaned many articles and assisted at the International Ex- hibition held in February, under the supervision of Mrs. Handy and her committee.
Graduation and citizens' night were combined this year and held in April. Mr. Albert L. Barbour, formerly Superintendent of Schools in Quincy, and Mr. Charles M. Herlihy, State Supervisor of Adult Alien Education, gave short addresses commending the pupils on their splendid work, and urged them to be at all times true and loyal to America.
All the pupils were presented with small silk American flags by mem- bers of the Americanization committee of the Wollaston Woman's Club, under the direction of Mrs. Handy. Members of the American Legion assisted in the program.
Just before the close of the exercises, a dramatic moment was reached when the Supervisor, in behalf of the classes, presented to Dr. Hunting, vice-chairman of the School Committee, a beautiful silk American flag to be placed in the School Committee rooms at the new high school, - a freewill gift showing in a small way the appreciation of all the pupils for the splendid help they have received in the schools. Dr. Hunting re- sponded feelingly in a few fitting remarks.
Miss Jackson, one of the school nurses, gave two talks on "Health and Personal Hygiene" to all the classes. She spoke of contagious diseases and
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told the pupils how very necessary it was for every one to obey the laws of the Board of Health. Splendid results have been obtained, and another year we shall try to give even more attention to this phase of the work.
The teachers, every one a trained teacher, are co-operating with the Supervisor in every possible way to make this work vital.
The masters of the schools have helped greatly in announcing the classes and giving assistance whenever possible.
The School Department has the splendid co-operation of the Federation of Women's Organizations, Library, Clergy, Chamber of Commerce, North American Civic League, factories, foreign language societies, and many other organizations and individuals. Together, we are trying, first, to make the pupils feel that this is a country of freedom, - freedom under the law; that every man and woman must do his work well, ever being true and loyal to America and American ideals; second, to wipe out illiteracy in Quincy, both of the native born and foreign born.
Respectfully submitted, NELLIE A. PERRY, Supervisor of Anericanization.
11. Report of Attendance Officer
Mr. FRED H. NICKERSON, Superintendent of Schools, Quincy, Mass.
I herewith submit the twenty-seventh annual report of my work as Attendance Officer for the twelve months ending December 31, 1923.
Number of cases investigated for non-attendance as per blanks
. 1,416
Number found to be truant
119
Parents and children before court for violation of school laws
4
Number convicted
4
Number placed on probation
4
Number of transfer cards investigated
521
Details regarding attendance work and employment certificates for year ending December 31, 1923, appear in the following tables:
ATTENDANCE WORK BY MONTHS
1923
Number of Cases in- vestigated
Actual Truants
Children of School Age returned to School from Street
Manufac- tories and Stores inspected
Number found employed Contrary to Law
January
103
5
2
3
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February
101
8
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2
1
March
214
19
4.
4
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April
134
14
1
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May
165
17
3
3
June
139
12
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2
July
August
-
1
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September
110
6
6
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October
153
21
2
5
2
November
191
5
4
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December
106
12
6
3
Total
1,416
119
17
30
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EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES ISSUED FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1923
Boys
Girls
Total
Educational certificates, Form I:
16 to 18 years of age
781
318
1,099
18 to 21 years of age
817
215
1,032
Employment certificates (14 to 16 years of age) :
Form C (regular)
131
16
147
Form D (non-resident)
127
46
173
Form E (limited-temporary)
187
16
203
Form F (limited)
38
15
53
Special certificates:
Farm
5
2
7
Domestic
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8
8
2,086
636
2,722
Total number issued 1923
2,722
Total number issued 1922
2,357
Increase over 1922 in total number issued
· 365
Total number of newsboys' licenses issued for year ending December 31, 1923
45
Number in force December 31, 1922 .
141
186
Number cancelled
35
Number in force
151
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES H. JOHNSON, Attendance Officer.
12. Dental Clinics at Coddington and Daniel Webster Schools, January 1 to December 31, 1923
Number of new patients registered during year
· 830
Number of patients completed .
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. 534
Number of visits to clinics during year
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3,282
FILLINGS
Number of amalgam fillings
. 1,591
Number of cement fillings
1,646
Number of synthetic fillings
387
Number of temporary cement fillings
245
Number of temporary stoppings
. 94
Number of emergency treatments
411
DECEMBER, 1923.
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EXTRACTIONS
Number of permanent teeth extracted .
. 699
Number of temporary teeth extracted
. 2,114
CLEANINGS
Number of patients' teeth cleaned
1,287
Total number of operations
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8,474
13. Work of the School Physician and School Nurses, January 1 to December 31, 1923
Cases examined for various causes
38,252
Home calls made
. 1,077
Cases referred to school physician
· 483
Cases taken to eye and ear clinics
. 226
Cases of corrected vision
· 140
Cases referred to various other clinics
3,500
Operations for tonsils and adenoids resulting from examination by school physician
214
Cases of contagion found and reported
141
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14. Result of Sight and Hearing Tests
SCHOOL
Number examined
Defective in Eyesight
Defective in Hearing
Parents notified
High .
1,699
144
16
117
Adams
421
36
17
Adams Shore Portable .
74
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Atherton Hough .
408
33
5
33
Coddington
659
44
8
41
Cranch
356
20
1
16
Daniel Webster
632
48
2
30
Francis W. Parker
735
44
17
56
Government
557
41
11
50
Gridley Bryant
313
23
1
23
John Hancock
416
27
7
17
Lincoln
585
60
6
43
Massachusetts Field's
438
16
6
14
Montclair
226
17
4
21
Quincy
441
16
1
6
Squantum
130
13
1
13
Washington
462
17
12
21
Willard
930
57
3
60
Wollaston
543
17
10
18
Total
10,025
674
110
597
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APPENDIX B
STATISTICS
Table I. - Financial Statement for the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 1923
I. REGULAR SCHOOLS
Appropriated by City Council .
$656,671 00
Expended
. 650,554 09
Balance unexpended
$6,116 91
Itemized Expenditures
Administration
$27,174 41
Instruction
504,425 91
Textbooks
11,824 37
Stationery and supplies
20,376 10
Operation
60,110 20
Maintenance .
13,017 89
Miscellaneous
9,686 02
Evening Academic School
2,152 13
Summer schools
1,787 06
Total
$650,554 09 .
II. STATE-AIDED SCHOOLS Day Industrial School
Appropriated by City Council .
$37,351 32
Expended
35,746 78
Balance .
$1,604 54
Less transfer .
188 36
Balance unexpended
$1,416 18
Home-Making School
Appropriated by City Council .
$10,930 00
Expended
9,628 32
Balance unexpended
$1,301 68
Continuation School
Appropriated by City Council .
$6,000 00
Expended
5,744 02
Balance unexpended
$255 98
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Americanization
Appropriated by City Council .
$6,500 00
Expended
5,170 63
Balance unexpended
$1,329 37
Evening Industrial and Practical Arts Classes
Appropriated by City Council .
$8,000 00
Plus transfer
188 36
Total
$8,188 36
Expended:
Women
$6,935 11
Men
. 1,253 25
$8,188 36
Smith-Hughes Fund
Balance from 1922 .
$2,669 36
Received 1923
3,364 43
Total
$6,033 79
Expended
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2,669 36
Balance to 1924
$3,364 43
Table II. - Per Cent of Tax Levy expended for Support of Schools (Day, Evening, Vacation)
YEAR
Valuation
Taxes levied
School Expenditure
Per Cent of Taxes Expended for School Support
1913
$36,610,560
$867,684
$183,328
21.1
1914
40,668,240
935,584
191,651
20.5
1915
43,411,115
990,335
204,316
20.6
1916
62,789,130
1,102,235
220,702
20.0
1917
49,775,025
1,274,240
263,752
20.7
1918
48,484,225
1,173,218
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