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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Anthony Paglione, Chairman
Since education consists essentially in the achievement of advantageous adjustment to one's environment, today more than ever, science plays an important role in this adjustment.
Most science courses at King Philip are offered to all students in the three level program. Ninth grade students (level I) who would normally study General Science are encouraged to take College Biology. In the Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), "College" and "General" courses are offered. A "College" course differs from a "General" course in depth of subject matter and scientific terminology, otherwise the courses are alike in content.
Upon reaching grade 12 exceptional students may elect an advanced science course. At the present time Advanced Biology is offered.
In addition to General Science, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Physical Science and Geological Science courses are offered as electives.
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The Science Department is aware of the future needs of students and other advanced courses, such as Physics II (as proposed by the Physical Science Study Council) and Advanced Chemistry (Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis) are now being developed by members of the Science Department. All courses are progressing as scheduled and the Philosophical, Teaching and Course objectives are being followed.
HOME ECONOMICS
Pauline Pfeffer, Chairman
The goals of the Home Economic Department are to help the students share efficiently and happily in their present family situations and to become capable and successful homemakers of the future.
In the complete curriculm, the classes were instructed in foods and nutri- tion, clothing construction, and wardrobe planning, personal grooming and family relations, baby sitting and child care, and a special Red Cross course of instruction in home nursing.
The culmination of the year's work occured in June last year when over 250 garments and other articles constructed in classes were modeled in a fashion show written and planned by a student committee.
Senior girls had a fine opportunity when 49 of them competed in the nationwide Betty Crocker scholarship examination.
Field trips were planned for all classes to increase their knowledge of their subject field and stimulate interest in the career opportunities offered in the field of home economics. Trips were made to local markets to famil- iarize girls with prices and products available in this area.
The outstanding trip of the year was the visit to Symphony Hall in Boston for the Herald Traveler International Gas Cooking Festival. One hundred and twenty girls made the trip and many participated in the partici- pated in the demonstrations in a favorable manner.
The vocational home economics girls received additional benefits from the course by planning and completing related home projects pertaining to all phases of home economics including such fields as laundering of modern fabrics, home improvements, and selection and care of home appliances.
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Each girl worked in the school cafeteria and gained valuable experience in quantity cookery and preparation of food on a commercial basis.
Home visits were made to each girls' family in order to establish a better parent-teacher relationship. These visits enabled the teacher to establish how much learning is applied to good advantage in the home. The parents are very cooperative and pleased that their girls have the advantages offered in the vocational course. Their general knowledge about care of the home and family and their opportunities for careers in the variety of fields covered in this course will be advantageous to them throughout their life.
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
John B. Davidson, Guidance Director
This past year, we feel, has been a year of progress in many aspects of our Guidance Program. Every student in grades 9 - 12 has been counseled at least once. However, students feel free to come whenever there is a need and at least 80% of the pupils of grades 9 - 12 do so. Grades 7 and 8 usually are referred to the Guidance Office by a teacher or parent. In the spring grade 8 will be counseled individually relative to course selections - a very important transition period to grade 9. More and more parents are availing themselves of the services that are given by this office.
In April, 1959 parents of grade 8 students were invited to attend a meet- ing with Guidance Personnel at which time the curriculum and cumulative record, which is an all inclusive and comprehensive picture of a student's personality and achievement, were discussed and an opportunity given for questions.
We, in cooperation with the business department, were able to place all the business students in the offices of well-known companies.
The office of Employment Security of Attleboro administered to all stu- dents, who were not going on to schools of higher education, the GATB (General Aptitude Test Battery) so they could avail themselves of employment opportunities if they desired.
Our follow-up of the class of June, 1959 indicates that 38% of that group pursued higher education. Many of the graduates are attending Brown University, Colby College, Boston College, Emmanual, University of Mass- achusetts, Framingham, Bridgewater, Fitchburg Teachers College, Springfield
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College, Oberlin College, Marietta College, Boston University, Lowell Tech, Plymouth Teachers College (N. H.), Wheaton College, Northeastern Uni- versity, Wentworth Institute, Massachusetts General and Newton-Wellesley Hospitals, Massachusetts School of Pharmacy, EI Camion Junior College (California), Dean Junior College, and many others. It is planned to follow- up a graduating class the first, third and fifth years out of school to get a better picture of how well a former student achieves, and also evaluate his own education in the light of higher education or work experience. This is a vital factor in constantly evaluating educational procedures in King Philip's curriculum and adjusting to an expanding and ever-changing society.
With the cooperation of Northeastern University we are able to sponsor six career conferences with 18 specialists in various fields of work. Students have an opportunity to learn of various areas of work by attending a confer- ence of choice in which they show an interest. We have further availed ourselves of an expanded service made possible by Northeastern University by attending occupational conferences available to Guidance Counselors through the cooperation of business, industry, and health organizations.
This year the Guidance Personnel is visiting colleges in New England. To date most of the schools in Massachusetts have been contacted by personal visits. Among those visited were, Brandeis, Harvard, Radcliffe, Babson Institute of Business Administration, M.I.T., American International and Springfield Colleges, Lesley, Wheaton, Simmons, Emmanual, Worcester Poly- technic Institute, Holy Cross, Assumption, Clark. Plans call for spring visitations to colleges in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island and those in western Massachusetts. We feel that much of value has been derived from these contacts relative to admission, scholarships available, changing requirements, and most important of all it has enabled us to tell about King Philip Regional High School and its program.
Our Testing Program, after three years of development, enables us to get objective test data which acquaints us to a greater degree with a student's potential. These test results are discussed with parents at their request and results are also made known to students. In grades 7 and 8 achievement and ability tests are administered. In grades 9 and 11 we give achievement tests, grade 10 mental ability, grade 11 Kuder Preference, grade 12 SCAT (School and College Ability Test). In addition we are giving National Education Development Tests, National Merit Scholarship Tests, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests, and special tests where appropriate.
New literature is always being added to the Guidance shelves and we feel our resources are above average in the realm of occupational, educational and reference material.
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HEALTH SERVICES
Margaret G. Keady, R. N.
Much progress has been made in the evaluation of student health needs and policy making during the past school year. A school nurse working alone carries out the nursing function in the school plus the administration and policy making of the School Health Program in co-operation with the School Superintendent, Principal, and the School Physicians. Policies established for Health Services at King Philip are as follows:
I Medical Standing Orders endorsed by school physicians.
II First Aid Manual for all teachers and non-teaching areas.
III Furnishing and replenishing First Aid supplies.
IV Arrangements for physician's visitations and scheduling for physical examination.
V Policy for School Personnel Re: Health requirements set down by the Regional School Board.
VI Policy for reporting illness by employee.
Nurse acts as a Liaison between School and Community.
1. Doctors and Dentists.
2. Hospitals and Clinics.
3. Visiting Nurses.
4. Boards of Health.
5. Mass. Vocational Rehabilitation Department.
Nurse works as a staff person.
1. Conference with teachers regarding physical and emotional needs of students.
2. Conferences with Superintendent and Principal regarding programs and clinics.
3. Nurse takes part in staff meetings.
In April, 1959 the King Philip Regional High School took part in the Mantoux Testing program in conjunction with the Town of Wrentham and sponsoring agencies.
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In May, 1959 a Dental Survey was made by the Massachusetts Depart- ment of Dental Health to determine the dental needs of the students at King Philip. The results of the survey showed that on the whole our students have had good dental care. Further evaluation will be necessary to determine what can be done for those students needing assistance with Dental Health Problems.
Direct Service to Pupils:
1. Assist school doctors with physical examinations.
2. Routine examination given all grade 7 and 10 students and stu- dents participating in competitive sports.
3. Vision and Hearing tests.
4. First Aid.
5. Examination of pupil's sickness and communicable disease.
6. Health Education - groups and individual.
7. Hygiene and Nutrition.
Parent Contacts:
1. Phone.
2. Home visits.
3. Classes in "Home Hygiene and Care of Sick" arranged for mothers in the region.
4. Conferences at school.
Clerical Work - Reports to State Department:
1. Hearing and Vision.
2. Physical defects.
3. Annual report.
4. Health records on all students and school personnel.
The function of the school nurse has been outlined in an endeavor to increase the understanding of who and what make up a School Health Pro- gram. It is hoped that this report will show that the health and welfare of the school children is the concern of all members of the school staff but without the co-operation of the parents, local doctors, dentists, hospitals,
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Boards of Health, and other community agencies the school Health Services would be ineffective. To all who have helped to make our King Philip Health services possible I am grateful.
ART DEPARTMENT
Barbara Bracey, Chairman
Our original plan in regard to art classes at King Philip was to include art as a compulsory subject at the seventh and eighth grade level, as it was our belief that every child in this age group should be exposed to the experi- ence of working in the field of the visual arts. We discovered in actual operation however, that because of the large enrollment in our school this arrangement was impractical, largely because it gave the upperclassmen little or no opportunity to participate in the course. In September of this year it was decided that because of this situation, art would be placed on an elective basis for all grades in order to provide time and space to include those students in grades nine through twelve who were interested.
Although for the majority of our students art is being offered from an appreciation standpoint, a number of students have expressed a desire to pursue some phase of art as a career and plan to further their education at a professional art school following graduation at King Philip. This I mention here because I feel it is an indication of real interest in the course.
Students who were interested in art only as a hobby or leisure time activity are beginning to realize the breadth and scope of the art field, and are thinking of it in terms of the close relationship that it bears to many other areas of every day living in regard to the individual, the home and the com- munity.
The philosophy that we learn best by actually doing is being followed in the art classes. Even though many of our students will not seek careers in the art world, they will all be consumers of art and art products. If they know something of the scope of the visual arts, the theories involved, the methods employed, the materials used and some of the problems facing pro- fessional people in the field, they develop a keener sense of appreciation for beauty in all its forms both natural and that created by man. In addition they discover that many practical things in the way of general information which are applicable to and useful in many walks of life, can be gained by an experience of this kind.
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This year we have been working primarily on basic fundamentals such as composition or arrangement, color theory, design principles, form propor- tion, etc., and learning how these rules apply to various types of subject matter. The work is usually introduced to the class through demonstrations or by some form of visual aid until it is understood by the group. Following this, charts and diagrams are often made as the first step. Then the students are assigned a problem that involves the application of the theory being studied with certain limitations which they must take into consideration and urged to use their own initiative and imagination to work out a solution in their own individual way.
In addition to the regular course of study the upperclassmen have been busily engaged in numerous extra-curricul activities some of which include posters for various school events, display units for show cases throughout the school, dance decorations for different occasions, decorations for graduation, program covers for senior play and our latest effort, a stain glass window decoration for Christmas this year which we displayed over the main lobby of the school during the holidays.
This in brief is what we have accomplished thus far in the art department at King Philip and we look forward to continuing progress in the future.
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Gilbert Rishton, Sr., Chairman
This department is organized as follows:
Woodworking
Gilbert Rishton, Sr.
Metal and Crafts James Bachman
Mechanical Drawing Richard Young
It will be noticed that a new field of work has been added to this depart- ment this year namely that of Crafts. Mr. Bachman will report concerning this subject.
Woodworking
The number of boys in woodworking is as follows:
Grade 7
55 boys
Grade 8
54 boys
Grade 9
22 boys
Grades 10, 11, 12
24 boys
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This program covers the two fields of woodworking and wood-finishing. The boys are given the opportunity to work with both hand-tools and machine tools. Our safety program governs the operation of machine tools and each boy is judged individually before being allowed to operate a machine.
To list the projects being made would be too much at this time. Many have been completed and the list would be large and varied as beginning projects, grade 7 made a small shelf while grade 8 made a choice from a list of six projects. Grade 9 boys were required to make a small magazine rack. The older boys had the opportunity to choose and plan their own projects. The objective in requiring younger and less experienced boys to do certain projects is to make sure they have the basic experience in woodworking.
Metals & Crafts
The program is open to boys and girls, grades 7 - 12, on an elective basis. The average number of periods per week each student spends in the shop is three. There are ninety-five students (boys and girls) from grades 7 and 8 as well as sixty-two students (boys and girls) from 9 - 12.
Work is being done in the field of art metal, basketry, jewelry ware, leather, enamel ware, forge work, arc welding, lathe work and bench metal. From this work is derived such projects as hammered aluminum, copper dishes, bracelets, lamps, wall shelves, earrings, cufflinks, carved belts, wallets, key purses, coffee tables, chairs, cold chisels, hammers, screw drivers, and the like.
Mechanical Drawing
We have been able to expand our Mechanical Drawing program by making more time available to High School students and to help them prepare for this technical age. The courses include Basic Mechanical Drawing for first year boys, Advanced Mechanical Drawing for second year boys, and a choice between Architectural and Machine drawing for third year boys. All students participate in blueprint reading practice and the making of the blueprints.
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Preston I. Titus, Director
The enrollment in September, 1959 was at 72 pupils, which represents a maximum number for the capacity of the two shops. There were a few
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applicants to the Carpentry Division that could not be admitted because of a full enrollment. All students were tested and screened before the selection made with the co-operation of the High School Principal and the Guidance Department.
The productivity of the two shops for the year amounted to $7,488.03. There were 266 jobs completed by the Carpentry and Machine Shops during the year. These jobs consisted of some minor ones and others that were more extensive.
Some of the outstanding jobs that were done during the year are as follows:
The Carpentry students designed a one car garage and the plans for it were drawn in the related class room. The students estimated the cost of the job and made up a bill of material. In the spring, the Carpentry students constructed the building. This job also included the form work, concrete foundation, and floor. This project was done for one of the churches in the region.
There were also many other jobs that were done for the school depart- ments within the region. At the King Philip Regional High School, the Carpentry students made shelving storage units for the Athletic Department and a music filing cabinet for the Music Department. Three large storage cabinets for drafting and visual aid equipment were also constructed for use in the Vocational Division of the King Philip Regional School.
Other shop projects were constructed in the shop for outside customers. These jobs ranged from specially milled fire place mantels and columns to bookcases and picnic tables, etc.
The Machine Shop made a tumbling bar as well as various small jobs for school departments within the district. A welding booth was made for use in the Machine Shop. Snow plow blades were made for the Regional School truck. Small replacement parts for machines in both shops were turned out by the Machine Shop students. Productive type Machine Shop work was completed for several outside industries. Some of these orders consisted of from 400 to 600 small parts.
The building jobs for the Carpentry Division and the productive type jobs from industry for the Machine Shop Division are invaluable as training material for the students. This type of work gives them the chance to do
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actual work that will be expected of them when they graduate and enter industry to earn a living.
The Carpentry and Machine Shop Related classroom teachers are working closely with the shop teachers in correlating the jobs done in the shops. Drawing, mathematics and science for each shop project is analized and used for teaching in the classrooms. The English instructor is working with a course of study that is planned to be of most value to the Vocational School students. A special reading program is being used to help the students who are below average in their reading level to overcome this difficulty. As a student improves his reading, it reflects to his advantage in the other subjects he is required to take.
During this year we have taken every opportunity available to secure Government Surplus materials that can be used by the school department. We were able to purchase steel, brass and aluminum, which is used for train- ing in the Machine Shop. We were also able to acquire a hardness tester and a surface plate. The cost of this equipment was only a fraction of what it would have been if it were to be purchased on the open market. We were also able to receive an Air Force surplus stake body truck at a token cost compared to its value. This truck has been used to great advantage by the Carpentry Division for the transportation of students and materials to outside jobs. When the truck is not being used by the Vocational School, it is used by the King Philip Custodial Department.
The equipment in the Carpentry and Machine Shops is adequate for instructional purposes. However, there are still accessories that should be added before some of the machines can be put to maximum use.
The Evening Trade Extension Adult Education program has been in- creased to three courses this year. We now have a Licensed Practical Nurse Up-grading Course, Machine Shop Practice, and House Carpentry. They are operating two evenings a week and will continue for a twenty week period. The applicants for the Licensed Practical Nurse Program were almost twice as many as could be accomodated. A tentative course is being planned for next fall.
The Vocational Division of the King Philip Regional School is functioning well and is doing its part in the overall educational program that is being offered in the Regional District. The Vocational Division wishes to thank the School Committee and the citizens of the district for the aid and co-operation extended to us. This has had much to do with the progress that has been made in the Vocational School this year.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND
Balance
Receipts
Expenditures
Balance
January 1, 1959
1959
1959
Dec. 31, 1959
Class of '59
$ 204.50
$ 762.95
$ 967.45
Class of '60
349.29
1,569.86
1,195.67
$ 723.48
Class of '61
283.44
317.55
600.99
Class of '62
349.25
78.00
271.25
Chieftain
798.26
4,460.20
4,220.64
1,037.82
Smoke Signals
47.83
465.43
279.65
233.61
Press Club
34.00
28.00
36.57
25.43
Phys. Ed. Towels
119.35
119.35
Book Covers
54.66
291.12
342.86
2.92
General
68.49
68.49
Milk Bar
59.42
2.026.55
1,832.70
253.27
Industrial Shops
169.77
169.77
Books
95.66
29.75
65.91
Concession
127.86
127.86
District
306.15
306.15
Student Council
369.46
215.65
153.81
Library
886.40
623.50
262.90
Scholarship Fund
200.00
18.20
181.80
$2,718.68
$11,726.77
$10,632.26
$3,813.19
Wrentham National Bank Statement,
December 31, 1959
$3,813.19
ATHLETIC REVOLVING ACCOUNT - 1959
Receipts
Expenses
Balance
January 1, 1959
$ 701.68
Basketball
$ 807.75
$ 424.00
383.75
Football
800.00
446.00
354.00
$1,607.75
$ 870.00
$1,439.43
Disbursements:
Incidenntals & Expenses:
1,365.62
Balance December 31, 1959
$ 73.81
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HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
1959 Financial Report
Checkbook Balance January 1, 1959
$ 4.46
Federal Reimbursement, January 1, 1959 to December 31, 1959
10,761.34
Income from Lunches
26,734.39
TOTAL RECEIPTS:
$37,500.19
Expenditures January 1, 1959 to December 31, 1959
35,422.61
BALANCE December 31, 1959
$ 2,077.58
Total Lunches including Free Lunches
91,755
Free Lunches 5,879
Extra Milk 4,314
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SCHOOL CALENDAR 1959 - 1960
SEPTEMBER
FEBRUARY
1
2
3
4
5
9
10
11
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
Vacation
28
29
30
(16)
29
(16)
OCTOBER
MARCH
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
7
8
9
10
11
13
14
15
16
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
(20)
28
29
30
31
(23)
NOVEMBER
APRIL
2
3
4
5
6
1
9
10
o
12
13
4
5
6
7
8
16
17
18
19
20
11
12
13
14
·
23
24
25
o
O
(18)
25
26
27
28
29
(18)
DECEMBER
MAY
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23 (noon)
23
24
25
26
27
(17)
o
31
(21)
JANUARY
·
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
25
26
27
28
29
(20)
(13)
182
HOLIDAYS
Columbus Day
October 12
Teachers Convention
October 30
21
22
30
(noon)
O
o
o
o
JUNE
o
o
O
20
1959
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Veterans Day
November 11
Thanksgiving Recess
November 25 (noon) - 27
Christmas Vacation
December 23 (noon) 1 Jan. 1
Good Friday
April 15 - 18, 19 Spring Vacation
Memorial Day
May 30
Total number of school days according to the above is 182 days. The minimum allowed by the Department of Education is 180 days. This means that days lost due to bad weather or other causes must not exceed 2. Any days missed, in excess of 2, must be made up, probably by shortening the April vacation.
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