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3
No. teachers graduated from normal school.
9
No. weeks high school was in session.
40
No. weeks grades were in session. 38
3 No. pupils graduated from high school. . No. pupils graduated from grammar school. 26
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Attendance for School Year Ending June 22, 1923.
SCHOOL
TEACHERS
Enrolment
Under 5 years
Between 5-7 years
Between 7-14 years
Between 14-16 years
Over 16 years
Av. Membership
Average Attendance
Per cent. of Attend.
No. Tardinesses
No. Dismissals
High.
C. W. Holmes.
44
0
0
1
19
24
39.80
37.22
93.50 135
25
Rosalynde Hammons
Hortense Cavis.
31
0
0
9
20
2
26.27
24.60
93 76
37
17
E. Douglas 8. ..
Helen M. Bartlett. .
35
0
0
161
18
1
27.62
25.57
92.19
95
20
Alice 1 .. Fairfield . ..
5
48
0)
0
38
7
2
45.08
43.96
97.48
22
38
37
5 ...
Lucy F. Orcutt
46
O
0
40
6
0
46.05
42.88
93.18
11
19
66
3 ...
May C. Buxton .
52
()
50
2
0
49.31
46.75
94.81
5
Mollie H. Kelley . ..
49
0
22
27
0
0
39.86
38 88
94.86
0
1 b .....
Daisy E. Sweet.
28
0
15
12
0
0
26.22
24.66
94.12
17
5
Douglas Center 5-8 Gertrude M. Smith
37
0
26
7
1
29.73
26 94
90.36
20
6
South "
Mixed Ida Z. Jacobs
12
0
0
8
3
0
9.77
8.50
87.05
10
14
W. Douglas, Mixed Ella Farrington
16
0)
3
10
0
15.02
13.13
87.42
23
6
Totals
534
0
45 372
89
30
489.18
-
457.95
93.62 502 168
1
4 . .
Esther H. Lange.
52
0
0
49
0
49.17
46.58
94.74
94 88
44
7
66
2 ..
1-4 Edith L. Dixson.
39
0
.)
32
1
0
32.17
27.90
86.41
40
2
.
0)
0
54
0
0
53.11
50.38
Etta H. Johnson ..
1 a ..
Eunice I. Buffington.
6.
. . |Maude A. Styles.
6
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Rank of the Schools in Attendance and Punctuality for Year ending June 22, 1923.
Rank
ATTENDANCE
Per Cent. of Attendance
Rank
PUNCTUALITY
Per Cent. of
Tardiness
1
East Douglas, 6
97.48
1
East Douglas,
2
.02
2
66
3
94.88
2
1-a
.02
3
1-a
94.86
3
66
4
.06
4
2
94.81
4
5
66
1-b
94.12
6
Douglas Center, 4-8
.18
7
66
8
93.76
7
East Douglas,
5
.23
8
High
93.50
8
66
3
.23
9
East Douglas, 5
93.18
9
So. Douglas, mixed
.27
10
East Douglas, 7
92.19
10
East Douglas, 8
.29
11
Douglas Center, 4-8
90.36
11
Douglas Center, 1-3
.33
12
W. Douglas, mixed
87.42
12
W. Douglas, mixed
.42
13
So. Douglas, mixed
87.05
13
High
.80
14
Douglas Center, 1-3
86.41
14
East Douglas, 7
.94
Average,
93.62
Average,
.29
Average for State
93.00
6
.13
94.74
5
66
1-b
.13
6
4
NOTE-No record of tardiness is kept by the state. Above 1%, however, is regarded as unsatisfactory.
LIST OF TEACHERS, JANUARY 1924.
NAME
SCHOOL
HOME ADDRESS
GRADUATE OF
When appointed in town
C. W. Holmes Effie M. Stanhope
High
East Douglas Middleton
Brown University
1918
Bates College
1923
Helen Harriman
Cornish, Me.
Bates College
1923
Georgie M. Ripley
East Douglas, 8
7
Douglas High
1890
Concord
Fitchburg Normal
1922
Carrie E. Daggett
4
Bellows Falls, Vt.
Castleton Normal
1923
May C. Buxton
3
Douglas
Worcester
1916
Etta H. Johnson
2
East Douglas
Douglas High
1889
Mollie H. Kelley
1-a
Wheelock Training School
1916
Douglas
Middlebury, Vt. High
1900
Douglas
Worcester Normal
1918
Canton
Framingham Normal
1922
Nellie B. Bowen
Millbury
Worcester Normal
1923
tHelen L. Murphy
East Douglas
N. E. Conservatory Music
1922
Drawing
Worcester
Worcester Art Museum
1923
Margaret Knowlton Edwidge Lacouture
Domestic Science
Millbury
Framingham Normal
1923
* Attended without having been graduated.
t Supervises also in Uxbridge, Blackstone and Millville.
11
6
Chelsea, Vt. East Douglas
Bucksport, Me. Seminary
1923
Union, Me.
Pottsdam, N. Y. Normal
1923
Ethel M. Wellington Eunice L. Buffington Ida Z. Jacobs
5
-
1908
1-b
Daisy E. Sweet Gertrude M. Smith Edith A. Dixson Ella Farrington
Douglas Cent. 5-8 " 1-4
W. Douglas, mixed S. Douglas, mixed Music
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Report of High School Principal
To the Superintendent of Schools :
Herewith is submitted my sixth annual report of the Douglas High School.
The high school is still growing. The average membership for the last school year was forty; the present membership is forty-five. The need for more room is therefore more pressing every year. By utmost economy of the room accommodations now available, each pupil is given the requisite number of recitation periods, twenty per week. This is managed only by forcing more of the smaller classes than ever into the little six-by-nine office room, with no blackboards, no room for a teacher's desk or even a table, by keep- ing the three typewriters in the corridors, and by combining classes and alternating subjects, in some cases, in a way detrimental to the interests of the school. For example, several Juniors and Seniors this year took commercial arithmetic in a class intended for Fresh- men and Sophomores, merely because there was no room for an additional subject.
The forty-five pupils are distributed as follows:
By school year :
Boys
Girls
Freshmen
5
12
Sophomores
5
10
Juniors
4
22
Seniors
3
4
17
28
By courses :
Boys
Girls
Freshman English
5
12
Sophomore English
5
10
Junior and Senior English.
7
6
Caesar
1
4
French
8
22
Algebra A1 (Freshmen) .
3
12
Algebra A2 (Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors)
7
3
13
Commercial Arithmetic
5
10
Ancient History
6
20
Modern History
9
6
Physics .
0
Astronomy and Physical Geog- 7
0
6
Typewriting
3
12
Comparing the membership of the present classes with those of last year, it will be seen that all of the seven Juniors of last year returned to graduate this year. Five of the present Juniors, thir- teen Sophomores, and seventeen Freshmen intend to return next year; and fifteen eighth grade pupils plan to enter high school. This will make a probable membership of fifty for next year.
Of the pupils now in the high school, six boys plan to enter college and five girls are preparing for normal school. Of four recent graduates here, one has graduated from Worcester Normal School and the other three are making good records there now. A fifth recent graduate here is making a good record in a small west- ern college.
Last spring this school was promoted by the State Board of Education into the first class of high school, which means that a girl who makes a good record here will be admitted into a State Normal School without examination. To prepare boys so that they may enter a first class college is a much harder task, with present room accommodations. A domestic science class from the eighth grade invades one of the high school recitation rooms a whole after- noon once a week. The requisite number of recitations is managed at present, but this is not all that is needed for those who are trying to meet the strenuous requirements for admission to college. Much "follow-up" work is needed. Many recitation periods should occasion- ally be doubled for supervised study, and for work that cannot be ac- complished in any reasonable time after school hours. College require- ments in physics, for example, demand at least thirty experiments done by the student himself in the laboratory under the direction of the teacher. This requirement cannot possibly be fully met where the laboratory apparatus is in a room used for domestic science and for so many other high school recitations.
One session for the high school, beginning at eight o'clock or eight-thirty, would greatly improve the present situation. It would mean, in the first place, that the twelve or thirteen high school pupils who lunch in the building, coming from far outside the vil- lage, would have no further excuse for wasting their time during the ninety minutes of the noon intermission. It would give the high school the use of the domestic science room throughout the high school session. It would give the high school teachers the time needed for afternoon "follow-up" work for delinquents. It would give the more ambitious students opportunity for laboratory work or reference work in the afternoon, and for the less gifted, oppor- tunity to catch up in their regular lessons, to do shop work, or to help their parents at home, if need be, in the struggle some parents have to make to keep their children in high school.
Respectfully submitted,
C. W. HOLMES, Principal.
February 6, 1924.
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DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
Graduation Exercises
CLASS OF 1923
PROGRAM
March, Orchestra Rev. Kendall Burgess
Invocation,
Song-Daybreak (G. F. Wilson)
Chorus
Salutatory-Education for Service
Avis Louise Dudley
Selections-(a) Melody by Friml,
(b) Intermezzo by Macbeth,
Orchestra
Essay-Americanization,
Dorothy Dudley
Song-Come where the Lilies Bloom,
Chorus
Presentation of Class Gifts,
Dorothy Dudley
Acceptance for the School,
Andrew Sanborn
Selections from Faust,
Orchestra
Valedictory-The Library and the Community,
Presentation of Diplomas,
Margaret Bertha Brown Supt. Clarence L. Judkins
Class Song Chorus
CLASS ROLL
Margaret Bertha Brown Avis Louise Dudley Dorothy Dudley
15 Report of Supervisor of Music
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools,
MY DEAR MR. JUDKINS:
It gives me pleasure to submit my second annual report as Supervisor of Music in the schools of Douglas.
The same course is being followed as last year and in addition we are striving to develop new phases along musical lines. The work in the first grade consists chiefly of rote-songs, which is the basis of the child's musical experience. Simple staff notation along with simple time problems have been presented in all of the first grades, and in most cases the results are encouraging.
In grade two, rote-songs are continued, and here also much attention is given to individual singing. This, I believe, makes the child more independent and allows him to possess confidence in himself.
The pupils in grade three read readily from their music books. The names of the various keys, the position of "do" in each key and various time problems receive attention.
We have just started the work in chromatics in grade four and along with this, difficult rhythm problems have been presented.
Grade five is working hard for good tone quality. Two-part music is carried on here, and thus far the results are encouraging.
Grade six is rendering three-part music very successfully. Drill in key signatures, and the position of the sharps and flats on the staff have been given attention.
Grades seven and eight sing three-part music, and in the latter grade, we have tried to study the lives of some of the famous musi- cians and composers.
The chorus singing at the High School is more inspiring this year. I believe that the purchase of the new chorus books aroused much enthusiasm among the pupils.
In closing, I wish to thank the Superintendent, members of the School Committee and the teachers, who have so willingly helped to make the music in the schools a success.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN L. MURPHY,
Supervisor of Music.
February 2, 1924.
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Report of Drawing Supervisor
-
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools,
DEAR SIR :
Owing to the short time I have acted as drawing supervisor in the schools of Douglas and East Douglas, I find myself handicapped in rendering a satisfactory report of the work to date. Instead, I shall endeavor to submit a more general review of the entire year, taking into consideration, not only what we have already done, but that which I am planning and hope to accomplish before the close of the school year.
As every supervisor's ideas and interests are different, it is only natural that their courses should vary somewhat. It seems to me that the emphasis should always be laid on free-hand drawing. After that, training can point the way by encouragement and guid- ance to the appreciation of the worth-while in art. If a pupil has particular ability or inclination he will eventually find his par- ticular field, in the numerous branches of art, through that inclina- tion, and will pursue it in a more extensive study later.
The course in the grammar grades and on a more advanced scale, in the high school, is to be devoted largely to drawing. An effort is being made to teach the pupils to observe more carefully, as correct perception means correct drawing. In connection with this, some memory drawing is included in the course. Some time will be devoted to lettering and construction work, which especially encourages neatness and accuracy, and to design and composition, which stimulates the individuality, imagination and creative pow- ers. I find also that the pupils are in need of a careful review of color and color harmony.
In the primary grades, I am emphasizing color and values. This requires the child to use the crayons in the proper way, also teaching him neatness and carefulness in his work. In the gram- mar grades, I am reviewing the principles of perspective, which again lays stress on the all important power of observation. In the high school, I feel that it is beneficial to give especial attention to the individual creative faculties.
I am glad to have this opportunity to thank my Superintend- ent, Principal and teachers for the really cordial spirit of co-op- eration manifest in furthering the understanding and appreciation of the individual pupils. Are we not all working toward a common end, namely, to make them happier and more useful citizens?
Respectfully submitted,
MARGARET W. KNOWLTON.
February 11, 1924.
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Report of Instructor of Sewing
Summer of 1923.
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Supt. of Schools,
DEAR SIR :-
The summer sewing class was held in July and was very well attended; the membership was 30.
The older girls made dresses and undergarments; the younger pupils made needle-books, towels and bungalow aprons.
Our exhibition was held at the close, in the second grade room. I wish to thank both pupils and parents for their co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
ETTA H. JOHNSON,
August 1, 1923.
Supervisor of Sewing.
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Report of School Physician
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Superintendent of Schools,
DEAR SIR :
Following is the report of the medical inspection of school children for the year 1923:
Pupils examined 484
Vaccinated
74
Defective teeth 54
Enlarged tonsils
72
Adenoids
56
Enlarged glands
15
Heart
3
Mentality (backward children)
4
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. QUINN,
School Physician.
February 1, 1924.
Report of the School Nurse
Mr. C. L. Judkins, Supt. of Schools,
DEAR SIR :
Number of visits to school. 54
Number of home visits 82
Number of dressings 9
Treatment for pediculi 2
The pupils were weighed and measured, and a milk-bottle weight record card sent home to each parent.
Thanks are again due the Red Cross for supplies.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLOTTE RITCHIE.
January 15, 1924.
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RESULTS OF THE TESTS FOR VISION AND HEARING.
Number of pupils tested. 496
Number found defective in eyesight. 54
Number found defective in hearing. 13
Number parents or guardians notified. 51
ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S REPORT.
Number of cases investigated.
92
Number absent on account of sickness.
48
Number absent on account of truancy.
3
Number absent for other causes
35
Number absent returned to school.
6
THOMAS P. RITCHIE,
Attendance Officer.
January, 1924.
EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES.
Issued January 1, 1923, to January 1, 1924.
Number persons issued Certificates
Number Certificates issued
Educational (literate) 31
Educational (literate) 34
Educational (illiterate) 0
Educational (illiterate) 0
Employment 63
Employment 70
Summer vacation 2
Summer vacation.
2
Special home permits 4
Special home permits. 4
Total 100
Total 110
Mr. C. W. Holmes has been appointed by the Superintendent of Schools to issue certificates, and these may be obtained by those entitled to them by making application to Mr. Holmes.
MEMBERS OF TEACHERS' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION.
C. W. Holmes, Edith L. Dixson, Daisy E. Sweet, Ida Z. Jacobs, Ella Farrington, Effie M. Stanhope, Carrie E. Daggett, Helen Har- riman, Nellie B. Bowen, Georgie M. Ripley, Ethel M. Wellington.
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SCHOOL BANNERS.
The school banner awarded for excellence in attendance and punctuality each month has been won for the past year as follows:
Per Cent Attendance
Number of Tardinesses
January East Douglas, 6
96.66
2
February,
6.
92.44
1
March, 66
66
6.
96.41.
4
April,
66
6
97.03
1
May,
66
66
6.
98.96
2
June,
66
66
6.
100.00
1
September,
6.
99.34.
0
October, 66
66
2.
98.99
1
November,
66
6.
98.88
1
December,
1-a
98.75
1
HONOR ROLL.
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 5 years: Harriet Conrad.
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 3 years: Albert Dansereau, Esther Williamson
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 2 years: Celina Cassista, Evangeline Dansereau, Elizabeth Neslusan
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 1 year: Nellie Maziarka, Mary Kurtyka, Francis McCann, Annie Bom- bara (2nd grade), William Samborsky, Helen Tuchalska, John Pompa, Lawrence Gonsosick, Benjamin Kurtyka, Andrew Virostek, Katherine Bombara, Julia Liss, Mary Ja- brochi, Andrew Jabrochi, John Chupka, Oscar Prince, Vincent Piascik, Lillian Johnston, Anna Bombara (5th grade)
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