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Authorized to issue Work Certificates CARL W. GREEN, SUPT.
School Physician DR. JOHN T. COTTER
Telephone Myrtle 5-6342
School Nurse MRS. JEANNETTE PRAY Telephone Myrtle 9-2149
Attendance Officer ERNEST LaPORTE
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SCHOOL CALENDAR - 1961-1962
Elementary School:
First term opens September 6, 1961 First term closes December 22, 1961 Second term opens Jaunary 2, 1962 Second term closes February 16, 1962 Third term opens February 26, 1962 Third term closes April 13, 1962 Fourth term opens April 23, 1962 Fourth term closes June 22, 1962
Holidays:
Columbus Day, October 12, 1961
Teachers Convention, October 27, 1961 Veterans Day, November 11, 1961 Thanksgiving, November 23-24, 1961
School Sessions:
Elementary-Grades 1 through 6 8:30 to 2:15
Fire Alarm (No-School Signals):
3 double blasts of the Fire Alarm 7:30 A.M. NO SCHOOL-ALL DAY-ALL Grades
NO SCHOOL news will be given over Radio Stations WARA and WBZ
MONEY AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS IN 1961
Appropriation Interest on Town School Fund
$151,974.00
28.17
$152,002.17
Expenses
General Expenses
School Committee
$360.50
Superintendent's Salary
7,917.83
Travel
240.00
Clerical
3,645.00
Miscellaneous Expenses
520.90
Special Education
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Expenses of Instruction
Salaries
102,539.76
Books and Supplies
5,912.38
Operation of School Plant
Janitors
7,626.64
Fuel
2,470.41
Miscellaneous
5,144.70
Maintenance
4,056.02
Health
2,934.69
Transportation
7,080.50
New Equipment
231.40
Educational T.V.
126.25
Balance
$1,195.19
TOWN RECEIVED FROM STATE ON ACCOUNT OF SCHOOLS
1958-59
1959-60 $48,467.75
1960-61 $51,823.59
1961-62
Chapter 70 State Aid
$32,845.71
$57,328.50
For Superintendent
4,342.93
4,337.71
3,333.33
3,333.33
For School Bus Trans.
4,555.50
4,203.04
4,332.60 .
4,047.60
$41,804.64
$57,069.00
$59,489.52
$64,709.43
Total Expenditures
110,566.32
121,593.92
134,259.97
150,806.98
Receipts from
Outside Sources
41,804.64
57,069.00
59,489.52
64,709.43
Expenditures by
Town of Plainville
$68,761.68
$64,524.92
$74,770.45
$86,097.55
1962 ESTIMATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 70, 71 G.L.
Chapter 70, General Laws, State Ai
$57,526.78
15% additional as member of Regional District
7,503.41
For Local Superintendent G.L.C. 71 S. 59A
3,333.33
For Transportation G.L.C. 71 S 7A
4,047.60
$72,411.12
ADDITIONAL RECEIPTS - 1961
1. Rentals
$90.00
2. Interest
28.17
From Tuition-State
60.50
60.50
$150,806.98
PLAINVILLE SCHOOL COMMITTEE BUDGET
Budget 1962
Expended 1961
Expended 1960
Expended 1959
School Committee Expenses
$400.00
$360.50
$370.85
$338.93
Superintendent
Salary
8,000.00
7,917.83
7,022.28
6,740.45
Travel
240.00
240.00
240.00
240.00
Clerk
3,900.00
3,645.00
3,535.00
3,344.00
Miscellaneous
650.00
520.90
506.96
488.08
Special Education
200.00
99.32
Teachers' Salaries
109,000.00
102,539.76
91,297.39
77,832.29
Books and Supplies
6,100.00
5,912.38
4,334.03
5,134.74
Janitors
8,100.00
7,626.64
7,155.25
7,249.50
Fuel
2,700.00
2,470.41
2,364.53
2,705.71
Operation of School Plant Miscellaneous
5,220.00
5,144.70
4,353.19
4,143.38
Maintenance
4,000.00
4,056.02
4,353.19
4,413.38
Health
3,250.00
2,934.69
2,435.94
2,322.27
Transportation
7,400.00
7,080.50
7,084.23
6,943.84
New Equipment
825.00
231.40
96.00
150.00
Educational T.V.
125.00
126.25
115.50
108.75
Total
$106,110.00
$150,806.98
$134,259.97
$121,593.92
Total Reimbursement-Estimate 1962
$72,411.12
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
1961
To the Citizens of Plainville:
The School Committee presents the following report for the year 1961:
We are happy to report that the Plainville School System is work- ing efficiently and harmoniously. We feel fortunate in our selection of superintendent, principal and teachers.
Realizing the financial status and growth of Plainville, this year we have held the line on salaries continuing with the salary schedule set up in 1960-operating from a state-set minimum of $4,000 to a maxi- mum of $6,000 for a bachelor's degree.
During the year, the School Committee has approved Workshops for the teachers in: Foreign Language in the Elementary School, Arithmetic and Audio-Visual. These Workshops are designed to keep the teachers fully informed of the newest methods of teaching.
The "21" Inch Classroom is being continued with success. The areas covered were: Music, Literature, Exploring Nature, Physical Science and Parlons Francais. Through evaluation sheets sent to the teachers it was indicated that the program was of great value and provided experiences not available in our schools, thereby enriching our own program.
Our school Science program is being supplemented by money available through the National Defense Education Act. This year we have acquired a new screen for showing slides and movies and a bibliography of all books that may be used for reference with our new science curriculum.
The Committee is in the process of setting up a school policy. We will continue working on this until completed. The Committee feels that such a policy, in writing, will help with the functioning of present and future committees.
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As of January 1, 1962 an act goes into effect which places the emotionally disturbed child on substantially the same basis as the men- tally or physically handicapped. Plainville's responsibility includes setting up classes or otherwise providing for the education of these children. The State reimburses the Town for this service.
Continuing our planned maintenance program, another section of the school grounds has been surfaced; corridors have been painted and some outside painting has been done.
The enrollment figure as of February 1, 1962 is 513. The projected figure for Plainville Grades 1 - 6 for 1970, according to the Economic Development Associates, Boston, will be: 1000. In the face of this possibility, Plainville School Committee has been making a study of solutions to this problem cooperating with the Education Planning Committee in this effort.
We are grateful for the cooperation of the various departments of the town: the Town Officials, the P. T. A., and the mothers of pupils who have worked many hours in the school library. Their help has been invaluable.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN A. SMITH, Chairman MARY V. PROAL, Secretary RAY P. FELIX HARRY A. SCHOENING CHARLES W. SEMPLE
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the Plainville School Committee:
I consider it a privilege to submit to you my second annual report.
Introduction
The year covered by this report has been a good year for the elementary pupils of Plainville. My personal observation, backed by our achievement results, is that we are doing an excellent educational
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job. Seldom does a town have a staff of teachers and auxiliary serv- ices that work as harmoniously as is at present found in the Plainville Elementary School. This condition exists now but would be difficult to maintain in an overcrowded building.
Enrollment
Our enrollment has been as low as 497 and as high as 532, but is now 511. The change from 5 years 6 months entrance age to 5 years 8 months, effective September 1962, will postpone for one year the entrance of about 20 children. A table of present and future enroll- ment totals is included in another report so is not repeated here. Since September, new enrollments have exceeded withdrawals by 8 pupils.
Teaching Staff
Six changes, or a 30% turnover, was again the case in the teach- ing staff. Twenty classroom teachers are on the present staff and barring unforeseen developments the same number should suffice for September 1962.
School Facilities
All classrooms are occupied and 3 lunch periods are needed to get all pupils in the lunchroom. While temporary emergency ar- rangements can be made to provide space for one or two additional classrooms, some part of our present educational program would have to be sacrificed. Serious consideration must be given to expansion of school facilities in the very near future.
Transportation
For this school year we have had the very best of bus service on our contract with Mr. Walter Holmes. All buses are modern late models and have covered six routes with near-capacity loads on each trip. This is the last year under this contract.
Special Education
Under special education this year, two children unable to attend school because of their physical condition have been tutored at home. Transportation expenses have been paid for one child attending Wren- tham State School. All mentally retarded children of school age are
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being provided for by some means. A new law requiring special edu- cation for emotionally disturbed children became effective on Janu- ary 1, 1962. It will take a little more time to be certain, but at present we seem to have no children that require this special education.
Dental Hygiene
In cooperation with Tufts Dental School a new oral hygiene program has been initiated during the year. Miss Patricia Fowler, Dental Hygienist, is here Mondays and Wednesdays at no cost to the town. There are 348 children in grades 1-4 participating in this study. All have received a complete dental examination including dental X-rays. They have been issued special toothpaste and have received classroom instruction on the proper care of their teeth.
Other Programs
The Art and Music Supervisors' reports are omitted from the Town Report this year in the interest of economy. The art program has been under the direction of Miss Louise Spier and has retained its fine standards. Mr. Raymond Dellovo has had an excellent vocal music program and good results with the flutophone. The instrumental program has been questionable and may be discontinued if more pupils aren't enrolled next year.
School Nurse
After years with the school, Mrs. Janet Claudy submitted her resignation effective at the end of the 1961 school year. Mrs. Jean- nette Pray was elected to the position and is available from 8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. every day, She has made an excellent impression in the short time she has been with the school, working well with teachers, parents and pupils.
Noon Lunch
The lunchroom staff of Supervisor Evelyn Snell, Edythe Stafford and Helen Simpson has continued to serve tasty and nutritious lunches at a cost of 20c per lunch. Over 350 children eat every day, in three sittings. Cold storage space remains our most pressing need in this activity.
School Physician-Dr. John T. Cotter
All of the children in Grade one and Grade four in the Plainville
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Elementary School have been examined. The general health of the children is good.
The usual number of cases of diseased tonsils were noted, and parents of these students have been notified. One new heart case was found and will be rechecked early next year. The parents have been notified. Two students were advised regarding postural defects. Hearing Tests have been given by the School Nurse and it is now planned to examine each student who has hearing below normal.
I wish to thank Mrs. Pray, School Nurse, for her able assistance and to thank the faculty for their cooperation.
Summary
Every effort has been made in this report to inform the towns- people about this school year and yet to be brief in the interest of economy. The Principal's report has been omitted as it often includes duplication of other reports. For permanent record purposes certain statistics are included and other items are required by law. Again I repeat that this has been a rewarding school year and I'm proud to have been a participant.
I want to thank the School Committee and Townspeople for their support throughout the year. Good schools are possible only when all people involved work cooperatively for them.
Respectfully submitted,
CARL W. GREEN
Superintendent
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STATISTICS
Extracts from the School Census, October 1961
Pupils between 5 and 7
109
111
Pupils between 7 and 16
369
362
478
473
Perfect Attendance for the School Year 1960-61
Grade 6-Gail DeCristofaro, John Choma, Daniel Hunt, John White- house
Grade 5-Jane Betts, Michele Hill, Douglas Jost, Michael Skinner, Miles Woodward, William Easterbrooks, Leslie Gucwa, Philip Obie
Grade 4-Douglas McCabe, Kathleen Thibedeau, Michael Barnett, Clyde Cheney, Dianne DeCristofaro, Richard Smith, Joseph Canole, Robert Edwards
Grade 3-Cheryl Gucwa, John Wild, Robert Miranda, David Sarrazin
Grade 2-David Easterbrooks
Grade 1-Melodie Mullaney
Work Certificates
Number of full-time educational certificates issued 4 Number of part-time educational certificates issued 1
Number of part-time employment permits issued 0 Number of full-time employment permits issued 0
Average number of days the Elementary School was in session
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ATTENDANCE FOR THE WEAR ENDING JUNE 1961
Aggregate Attendance
Average
Daily
Attendance
Total
Membership
Average
Membership
Percent of
Attendance
Number of
Tardy Marks
Number of
Dismissals
Grade 6K
2,946
16.52
19
17.42
94.94
13
2
Grade 6M
4,042
22.72
24
24.00
94.61
16
0
Grade 6R
3,928
22.07
23
23.53
93.79
21
6
Grade 5M
4,661
26.18
26
27.15
96.42
11
4
Grade 5D
3,537.5
19.85
22
20.92
95.02
2
12
Grade 5C
3,826
21.53
23
22.81
94.47
12
4
Grade 4W
4,824.5
27.10
29
28.14
96.32
5
8
Grade 4D
3,615
20.31
22
21.31
95.31
23
6
Grade 4B
4,601
25.85
27
27.00
95.73
32
13
Grade 3S
5,647.5
31.73
32
33.94
93.36
51
33
Grade 3G
3,693
20.75
28
21.79
95.21
2
0
Grade 3C
5,726.5
32.17
35
34.06
94.47
10
22
Grade 2T
3,694
20.75
24
22.59
91.87
20
13
Grade 2M
3,669.5
20.62
22
21.98
93.78
4
11
Grade 2K
3,469
19.43
23
20.91
93.20
17
5
Grade 2H
3,727.5
20.94
24
22.49
93.09
14
32
Grade 1P
4,767
26.78
30
29.16
91.85
7
1
Grade 1M
4,556
25.59
31
27.88
91.82
17
5
Grade 1D
4,550
25.56
27
28.37
90.09
51
40
Grade 1C
4,521
25.39
29
27.51
92.30
2
11
Total
84,002
471.84
520
502.96
93.88
330
228
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MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1961
BOYS
Ages
5
6
7
8 9.
10
11
12
Total
Grade 1
18
21
2
41
Grade 2
13
30
4
47
Grade 3
10
14
9
33
Grade 4
9
21
15
45
Grade 5
14
29
3
46
9
22
4
35
Grade 6
TOTAL
18
34
42
27
44
53
25
4
247
MEMBERSHIP BY AGE AND GRADE, OCTOBER 1, 1961 GIRLS
Ages
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Total
Grade 1
13
28
41
Grade 2
24
34
58
Grade 3
8
18
17
43
Grade 4
16
25
4
45
Grade 5
11
19
1
31
Grade 6
11
22
4 37
TOTAL
13
52
42
34
53
34
22
5
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LIST OF TEACHERS - DECEMBER 31, 1961
Elementary School
Name
Where Educated
Date of Appt.
Grade 6
Joseph R. Ambers
Boston College, B.S .; Bridgewater Teachers College, M.Ed. 1961
Grade 6
Helen M. Munroe
Salem Teachers College 1959
Grade 6 Russell DeGrafft
Lyndon Teachers College, E.S. in Ed. 1961
Grade 5 John Chavier, Jr.
Eastern Nazarene College, B.S. in Ed. 1960
Grade 5 Dorothea L. Donnelly
Framingham Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1958
Grade 5
Alice M. Medlicott
Fitchburg Teachers College 1957
Grade 4 Diane Searle
Johnson Teachers College, B.S. in Ed.
1961
Grade 4 Ann Dunham
Pembroke College, A.B.
1960
Grade 4 Beatrice H. Wood
Framingham Teachers College
1930
Grade 3 Myrtice Minah
R. I. School of Design, Teacher Training Dept., B.S. in Ed.
1961
Grade 3 Ruth T. Carpenter
Tufts University, B.A.
1959
Grade 3 Patricia C. Dahlberg
University of Maine, B.S. in Ed.
1961
Grade 2 Beatrice Cowan
Bridgewater State College
1960
Grade 2 Esther F. Grant
Bridgewater Teachers College
1946
Grade 2 Helen L. Henderson
Boston University, Sargent College, B.S. in Ed.
1956
Grade 2 Ida L. Meade
Bridgewater Teachers College, B.S. in Ed. 1953
Suffolk University 1960
1960
Grade 1
Phyllis M. Martin
Framingham Teachers College, B.S. in Ed.
1954
Grade 1 Lydia Palmer
R.I. College of Education, B.S. in Ed.
Columbia University, M.Ed.
1959
Art
Louise B. Spier
Massachusetts School of Art, B.S.
1945
Music Raymond Dellovo
New England Conservatory of Music, B.Music Ed.
1960
Grade 1 Viola Carter
Grade 1 Marie Diamond
Boston University, B.S. in Ed.
Annual Report
of the
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
of the
KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
WRENTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
For the Year Ending December 31, 1961
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ANNUAL REPORT
of the
KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
For the Year Ending December 31, 1961
KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Mr. Charles W. Semple
Mr. Henri Beauchemin
Mr. Seth A. Armen
Mr. Arnold E. Dalghren
Term Expires 1962*
Mr. Robert Haseltine
Term Expires 1963
Mr. Gordon Proal
Term Expires 1964
Mrs. Sven Fahlgren
Term Expires 1964
Term Expires 1963
Term Expires 1962*
* Appointed by Local School Committee
Organization
Mr. Charles W. Semple, Chairman Mr. Henri Beauchemin, Vice Chairman Mrs. Dana Hill, Secretary
Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Ferderick J. Delaney, 207 Franklin Street, Wrentham, Mass. Telephone: Office-EVergreen 4-3143; Residence-EVergreen 4-2654
Superintendent's Office
Mrs. Paul F. Sheehan
Mrs. Robert C. Sharp
Regular Meeting of the School District Committee
Every first and third Monday at King Philip Regional High School at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Donald Gross
Mr. Thomas H. Morse
Term Expires 1962*
Term Expires 1963
Term Expires 1964
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
It is my privilege to submit the annual report for the King Philip Regional School District Committee.
We feel that the program has developed well and will continue to improve.
A program of evaluation by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and College is underway at the time of this writ- ing. The results will be available to the public and to the Committee to guide our program in the future.
We have adapted punch card systems to our scheduling and re- port card procedures in an effort to reduce man hours and to improve these functions.
Our salary schedule policy has been implemented in an effort to retain the best teachers and to attract competent teachers to our staff.
A great deal of work and study is being done in regard to expand- ing our facilities for the increasing pupil population. As you have read in the newspapers, our building is now being used to capacity.
By the time this report is printed, we hope to have recommenda- tions for additional space to meet our needs.
Thank you for the privilege of this report.
May we again remind you that our meetings are open to the pub- lic and we welcome your attendance.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES W. SEMPLE, Chairman King Philip Regional School District Committee
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
To the School Committee and Citizens of King Philip Region School District:
May I present my fifth annual report as your Superintendent of Schools.
Enrollment Trends and Building Space
King Philip Regional High School opened on October 14, 1957 for grades 7-12 with an enrollment of 840 pupils. Since that time the enrollment has increased and will continue to grow as shown by the following data:
Grades 7-12, October 1, 1957 - 835 pupils.
Grades 7-12, October 1, 1958 - 951 pupils.
Grades 7-12, October 1, 1959 - 1053 pupils. Grades 7-12, October 1, 1960 - 1081 pupils. Grades 7-12, October 1, 1961 - 1139 pupils.
According to the report of November 1, 1961 from the Massachu- setts School Building Assistance Commission, the estimated school enrollment for King Philip Regional High School is as follows:
Grades 7-12, September 1962 - 1190 pupils.
Grades 7-12, September 1963 - 1278 pupils.
Grades 7-12, September 1964 - 1298 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1965 - 1377 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1966 - 1481 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1967 - 1567 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1968 - 1703 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1969 - 1828 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1970 - 1948 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1971 - 2030 pupils. Grades 7-12, September 1972 - 2088 pupils.
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According to the report of November 1, 1961 from the Massachu- setts School Building Assistance Commission, the estimated grade enrollment is as follows:
ESTIMATED SCHOOL ENROLLMENTS KING PHILIP REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT*
School Year
Grades 1-6
Grades 7-8
Grade Grades Grades Grades
9
10-12
7-12
1-12
1961-1962
1496
432
221
486
1139
2635
1962-1963
1706
440
211
539
1190
2896
1963-1964
1821
503
206
569
1278
3099
1964-1965
1950
535
215
548
1298
3248
1965-1966
2030
560
267
550
1377
3407
1966-1967
2095
629
248
604
1481
3576
1967-1968
639
290
638
1567
1968-1969
684
315
704
1703
1969-1970
778
300
750
1828
1970-1971
798
359
791
1948
1971-1972
786
388
856
2030
1972-1973
786
378
924
2088
1973-1974
376
999
1974-1975
379
999
* Aggregate projection of Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham enrollments.
CAPACITY OF THE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-GRADES 7-12
Area
Classrooms
Number 24
No. of Pupils 30
Total Capacity 720
Business Classrooms
1
25
25
Typing Rooms
2
35
70
Office Practice
1
20
20
Science
4
25
100
Home Economics
2
24
48
Art
1
25
25
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Music
1
35
35
Industrial Arts
2
20
40
Mechanical Drawing
1
25
25
Gymnasium with partition
2
40
80
Study
1
30
30
42
1218
Optimum Capacity - at 80% utilization
974
Maximum Capacity - at 90% utilization
1096
Analysis of Enrollment and Classroom Space
The above chart shows that the maximum capacity has been exceeded. It has been necessary to limit the educational program to some degree. As the enrollment increases, students will be unable to pursue the courses they wish, and as conditions grow increasingly worse, it will be necessary to place the school on half-day sessions, unless provisions are made to care for the enrollment in new facilities.
In the 1960 school report it was stated "Plans and research should be formulated now so that a 750 pupil Regional School for Grades 7 and 8 would be ready for occupancy in September 1964.
Recommendations have been presented to the School Committee by the Sub-Committee on Enrollment and Classroom space that the District appropriate funds or incur debt to select an architect, buy site, and to obtain preliminary and final construction plans in May 1962. Also that the District appropriate final costs for construction and equipping of building in November 1962 with the building to be occupied by September 1964.
Conclusion
In closing this report, may I express my sincere appreciation for the co-operation, understanding and help given me by the School Committee. It has been a pleasure to carry out my responsibilities.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK J. DELANEY
Superintendent of Schools
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REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF KING PHILIP REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
February 7, 1962.
To: The Superintendent of Schools King Philip Regional School Committee Citizens of the District
The program for the King Philip Regional School has continued to improve during the past academic year. We had two Merit Scholar- ship winners in the Class of 1961. These were the first of our gradu- ates to receive National recognition.
We used a data process system for scheduling the school and this gives us a higher degree of accuracy and efficiency. We attained a building utilization factor of over 90%.
The Student Council has been active in scheduling student activi- ties. We now have a charter for a Junior-Senior Chapter of the National Honor Society.
The reports of the various directors and department heads will be given as part of our regular news release this year.
The recommendations and commendations of the School Evalua- tion Committee will be given as news releases.
I want to thank all the people for their excellent cooperation in providing a sound educational program for the young people of the district.
Respectfully submitted,
WARREN T. PRESSLEY, JR.
Principal
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
There were seventy-two pupils enrolled in the Carpentry and Ma- chine Shop Divisions of the Vocational School as of October 1, 1961. This number represents approximately thirty-four percent of the stu- dents in the region who are eligible for our program. This total is close to the number of pupils we can handle in the school under its present size and set up.
There were only six graduates in June of 1961, but there were eighteen in 1960. There will be a possible nineteen students graduating in June, 1962. The number of graduates over the three year period would average about fourteen students each year. Nearly one hundred percent of the graduates are working or are in the service.
Many productive jobs were done for outside customers, teachers, and students. These projects enabled the students to receive practical training. They are also doing maintenance and repair work for the school department whenever it can be incorporated into their pro- grams.
The Carpentry Department began their first building project in the fall of 1960 and completed it in the spring of 1961. An Open House was held in June so that the public could observe and examine the amount and quality of work done by the students. The Open House was well attended and many favorable comments were made by the visitors. Over two hundred people registered in the guest book. It is hoped that the students will be able to build one new house for a resi- dent of the regional district each school year. The purpose of the pro- gram is to provide each student with actual training experience that will be required of him by his employer after graduation.
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