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The following data from the last State Report (November 1933) gives some interesting figures concerning our school expenditures as compared with those of other towns.
= 111 IV V VI VII VIII IX
X XI XII
XIII
Population
Enrolment
Valuation Per Pupil
State Rank In Valua-
Local Tax Rate Per
Expenditure From
Local Taxation Per
State Rank
Expenditure
Schools Per Pupil
State Rank
Expenditure From
Local Tax Per $1000
Expenditure Grades
I-VIII Per Pupil
Expenditure
High
Pupil
Millville
2111) 410|$1.664|355|$75.00|$41.72|335|$67.89|338|$25.07|355|$56.26| None
Gosnold
1 120
8 99,425] 1 10.50 200.64
4 227.00
5
2.01
1|194.54| None
Douglas
2195| 558 3,314 347
32.50[ 43.32|327| 64.89|345 82.46
13.07|
48| 39.95 |$137.68
State Average
9,525
93.58
8.66
70.57
Uxbridge
6285 1221
6,441 |185
29.10
60.23 244
70.89 331
9.35 217 55.64
105.35
Northbridge
9713 1830| 1,101 264| 32.40|
61.47 237| 70.26|329|
12.05| 79
For
Per
tion Per Pupil
$1000
Pupil
All
Sources,
From
A11
State Rank
School
In the State there are 355 cities and towns.
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Column 1 gives the population.
Column 2 gives the number of pupils attending the schools. Col- umn 3 is significant as it shows the per pupil valuation, i. e. the amount of town property back of each pupil. In this column I have listed the town having the least per pupil valuation ( Millville $1- 664), the town of Gosnold having the largest per pupil valuation ($99,425) then Douglas with ($3,314.00), the State average of $9525.00, Uxbridge with $6,441.00 and Northbridge with $5,101 .- 00-The ability of a town to support its schools varies directly as do the valuations per pupil. (Column 3). Comparing column 4 with 3 you will see that Millville with the lowest valuation per pupil ranks 355th, the lowest in the State and the town of Gosnold ranks 1st. Douglas is 347th, Uxbridge 264th-Our expenditures from lo- cal taxation per pupil per year is $43.32 (State rank 327) which is about half the average expenditure for the State, and two-thirds that of Uxbridge or Northbridge.
Column 7. shows our expenditure per pupil (all schools, high and grammar grade together) to be about $19 less than the State average and from $2 to $5 less than the other towns.
Column 10. shows Douglas taxes for school purposes well above the State average. Our expenditure per pupil per year in grados 1 to 8 is $39.95. This is our lowest figure in many years. Our high school expenditures are high, but compare favorably with expendi - tures of other similar schools.
That our school system is doing consistantly good work is al- ready evidenced by the data given in Mr. C. W. Holmes report, to which I refer you. Any high school that can show 36% of its grad - uates doing advanced study in institutions of learning most cer- tainly has a right to be proud of its record. But further that this, this record reflects the high standard of the work done in the grades.
The six-year high school program is proving successful. Pronto- tion by subjects, rather than by grades (in the seventh and eighth grades) adapts the school to the needs of the pupils and prevents much waste of time-as well as expense.
Conveying the 7th and 8th grade pupils from Douglas Town to the high school caused very large 7 & 8 grade classes. This situation has been very well handled by Miss Jillson and Mrs. Dudley, with the aid of the high school teachers.
During the past few years pupils who, on their standard achieve- ment test, ranked two years or more above the grade in which they were placed, were privileged to do three years work in two years: thus making up one year. In all cases, except one, this procedure has worked out successfully.
The question of teaching biology in the high school was con- sidered but not put into force. The need for this course will no doubt increase as many of our girl graduates are turning to nursing courses, rather than teaching course (the teaching profession being overcrowded) and in the nursing course, biology is essential. No doubt the request for this course will come up next year.
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Our athletic program in the high school has been well taken care of by Mr. Gagne. While the program has been restricted our record shows decided results in the field of baseball, having won the championship for the past three years. For further details I refer you to the report of the Athletic Director.
The vocal and chorus work, under the direction of Mr. David Cellatly, has progressed to the satisfaction of all. This year he or- sanized a Boys Glee Club and also a Grammer School Orchestra, both of which are doing very creditable work.
Instrumental music, under the direction of Mr. Frank O. Dodge and Mr. Howard C. Barre is probably receiving more consideration than that given in any other school system in the State; due to the assistance received from the Mowry Fund. Under their direction, the pupils of our schools are receiving instruction on seventeen different instruments. Later these pupils become members of the grammar school orchestra or the Junior Band; and when they be- come more proficient they are admitted to the High School Or- chestra or the Senior Band.
In order to stimulate better writing in the schools we engaged for the first time this year, Mr. W. L. Rinehart as our writing supervisor. A check on his work after but two months supervising shows decided improvement.
The health program in our schools is unusually good, This year we have had three clinics: i. e. the Pre-School Clinic, and examina- tion of pupils before entering school, the Chaderwick Clinic, which examines pupils in regard to tuberculosis, and the Toxin-Anti-Toxin Clinic which protects children from diphtheria. For further health data I refer you to the reports of the school physician and school nurse.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT B. GARCELON,
Superintendent of Schools.
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STATISTICAL STATEMENT
Assessed valuation . $1,933,024
Population, U. S. Census of 1930. 2,316
Number of persons in Town between 5 and 16 years of age, October 1, 1933 Boys, 302, Girls, 283 . 518
Number of persons, between 5 and 6 years of age, Boys, 39; Girls, 34. 73
Number of persons between 7 and 13 years of age, Boys, 169; Girls, 166. 335
Number of persons between 14 and 15 years of age, Boys, 55; Girls, 55 110
Total enrollment in all public schools during school year ending June 16, 1933. 558
Average membership for school year
541
Average attendance for school year. 521
Percent of attendance 96
Number of school buildings in use. 3
Number of teachers required by the public schools
17
Number of special teachers
3
Number of teachers graduated from college.
6
Number of teachers graduated from normal school .. 8
Number of weeks High School was in session 39
Number of weeks grades were in session. 38
Number of pupils graduated from High School, 1933. . 18
Number of pupils graduated from Grammar school, 1933 28
ATTENDANCE FOR SCHOOL YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1933
SCHOOL
TEACHERS
Enrolment
Under 5 years
Between 5-7 years
Between 7-14 years
Between 14-16 years
Over 16 years
Average
Membership
Average
Attendance
Per cent of
Attendance
Number
Tardinesses
Number
Dismissals
High
C. W. Holmes. .
18
Juniors
. ·
29
Sophomores Freshmen
30
Tabea Sweinberger
Evelina Martin. .
Elizabeth Balmer
Clarence Gagne .
49
0
0
26 36
23
0 2
45.02 55.
42.82 53.22
95.17 96.76
114
6
59
0
0
0
0
46
1
0
46.40 25.98
24.49
94.27
30
1
26
0
0
24
2
0
0 47.56
46.27
97.29
33
1
48
0
0
48
0
41
0
0 42.09
40.61
96.49
53
5
34
0
0
34
0
0 33.9
32.66
96.36
15
4
26
0
12
14
0
0 25.73
24.14
93.79
44
1-4 . .
·
·
Kathleen Frederick. . 38
33
0
24
9
0
1 ..
...
·
Gertrude Smith. .
25
0
24
1
0
0 0 29.78 26.04 28.71
28.62 24.13
92.67|
18
17
Douglas 5-7. -
1-4. .
. .
Betsy Reid .
29
0
7
22
0
0
26.06
90.75
9
0
·
5.
·
4 . .
·
3 . .
·
Maria C. Buxton. Daisy Sweet
0
0
38
0
0 35.72
33.72
94.42
46
2 ..
·
95.15
19
1
·
104
0
0
5
46 52 98.71| 99.12 96.82 293 65
Seniors .
8.
7
Lola Dudley .
Grammar 6
Eunice L. Buffington. Gertrude Matthewman Mary A. Joy.
Elinor Dunleavy .
41
0
0
21
45.26
97.54
23
2
47
" 4-5-6.
Myra H. Jillson .
86
0
Mollie Kelly . .
27
12
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RANK OF THE SCHOOLS IN ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1933
Rank
ATTENDANCE
Per Cent. of Attendance
Rank
PUNCTUALITY
Number of Tardinesses
1
Grammar,
6
97.54
1
Douglas Center,1-4
9
2
5
97.29
2
Grammar,
3
15
3
High,
9-12
96.82
3
Douglas Center, 5-7
18
4
8
96.76
4
Grammar,
1
19
5
Grammar,
4
96.49
5
6
23
6
3
96.36
6
4-5-6
30
7
High,
7
95.17
7
5
33
8
Grammar,
1
95.15
8
1-4
44
9
2
94.42
9
66
2
46
10
4-5-6
94.27
10
4
53
11
1-4
93.79
11
High,
7
86
12
Douglas Center, 5-7
92.67
12
8
114
13
1-4
90.75
13
9-12
293
LIST OF TEACHERS JANUARY, 1934
NAME
SCHOOL
HOME ADDRESS
GRADUATE OF
When
Appointed In Town
C. W. Holmes
High,
East Douglas
Brown University
1918
Evelina Martin
West Peabody
Tufts College
1929
Clarence Gagne
Ludlow
Bay Path Institute
1931
Elizabeth Balmer
Whitinsville
Mt. Holyoke College
1931
Tabea Sweinberger
Holyoke
Mt. Holyoke College
1932
Myra Jillson
8
Douglas
Worcester Normal
1924
Lola Dudley
7
East Douglas
Boston Normal
1926
Eunice Buffington
Grammar,
6
East Douglas
Douglas High
1890
Mary A. Joy
5
East Douglas
Worcester Normal
1928
Elinor Dunleavy
4
East Douglas
Boston University
1932
Maria C. Buxton
3
Douglas
Worcester Normal
1916
Gertrude Matthewman
5,6
Whitinsville
Worcester Normal
1932
Kathleen Frederick
2
Gorham Normal
1931
Mollie Kelly
-
1
East Douglas
Douglas High
1908
Daisy Sweet
1-3
East Douglas
Wheelock Training School
1916
Gertrude Smith
Douglas Center, 5-7
Douglas
Middlebury, Vt. High
1900
Betsy Reid
Peacedale, R. I.
Wheelock Training School
1931
David Gellatly
Music Supervisor
Whitinsville
Atl. Associated Studios of Music
1932
F. O. Dodge
Band Instructor
Leicester
1931
Howard Barre
Leicester
W. L. Rinehart
Writing Supervisor
Cambridge, Mass. Box 145
1931
14
66
1-4
Jamesport, L. I.
High,
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Report of Douglas Memorial High School
January 2, 1934
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools:
The depression has evoked with ever recurring insistence from the hard pressed tax payers the question of what schools are doing in return for all the money paid for their support. I beg all who are interested in this question to give consideration to the follow- ing facts about results of the work of the Douglas Memorial High School as shown in the records of graduates of the school.
During the past twelve years 125 have graduated. It took the first half of that period to bring the school into condition to pre- pare for anything. Most of the data given below, therefore, relates to the past six or seven years. During the whole period 43 out of our 125 graduates went directly from here to higher institutions and remained there in good standing at least one year or more. One entered United States Naval Academy directly from here at the end of his Junior year. Another entered there after two years work as a common sailor in the Navy, making 45 in all of our students out of 125 who made good in higher institutions. Four of these were in United States Naval Academy at one time, a rec- ord probably not duplicated by any small town in the United States.
Seven of our graduates now hold college diplomas. One is now a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. One is a graduate of Boston University and a teacher in our own schools, one graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, two from Simmons, and two from western colleges. Ten others are now in college in good standing, two in Brown, three in Holy Cross, three in Worcester Polytechnic Institute, one in Wheaton, and one in Boston University.
Six of our recent graduates now hold Normal School diplomas, and three of them are doing good service in our own schools. Three more are now in State Teachers' Colleges, the new name for Normal Schools, which now require four years for a diploma. Four went through Business Colleges, seven are graduate nurses, and four more are now in training for nurses. One spent two years in Boston Conservatory of Music. One studied several years in Lynn General Electric School and is now chief electrical engineer on an ocean liner.
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The above is evidence that 36 per cent of our graduates of the past twelve years were efficiently prepared to take the next step after high school in preparation for the duties of citizenship and the higher forms of service in a democracy. As for the other 64 per cent, we cannot doubt four years of association with their more ambitious classmates, and four years of work done in many cases even better than the work of some who went higher, re- sulted in a kind of character and a quality of citizenship that will make them of more value to the Town of Douglas or to any town than they would have been without high school training. So much for what the school has done. At present 25 are ex- pected to graduate in June. Seven or eight of them are good college candidates and at least four are planning to go to college.
The enrollment in the building is now 213, of whom 102 are in the upper four years. The six-year plan is working out well, and the line of division between eighth grade and high school is less marked each year, as it should be. Three 8th grade pupils are taking some Freshman subjects in addition to the full eighth grade course. This gives to the brightest of the grade pupils em- ployment to the full capacity of their minds, where formerly in many cases they merely marked time waiting for their slower classmates. An exposition of the plan in full is given in my 1932 report.
The organization of classes so closely resembles that of last year, it seems needless to give it in detail. Beyond the mere book requirements, each teacher strives to supplement and enrich class work with a view to aiding the pupil so that he will not be wholly lost when he takes his part, after his school days, in a world ever growing and bewildering. Among the fixed values in life that must ever be a guide and anchor is a taste for good reading. In an effort to help cultivate that habit, Miss Balmer is responsible for our most recent innovation, a small school library. The stu- dents manage this library. It is impossible for any teacher to stay there, so a student is appointed for each period to act as libra- rian. Students of satisfactory conduct and scholarship are allowed to study there in limited numbers. The door to the adjoining recitation room is always open, where a teacher is always pres- ent; and the fact that the teacher there is hardly conscious of the group studying in the next room points to a real achievement in student self-control.
Another student achievement is our monitor service, which deserves special commendation. Three Seniors are appointed or elected as captains, two boys and a girl, and each captain selects as many assistants as needed from a list approved unanimously by all the teachers. One squad does street duty and the other two very efficiently direct corridor traffic and perform other services.
Respectfully submitted,
C. W. Holmes,
Principal.
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Report of Athletic Director
To the Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Garcelon:
The status of athletics in the school, which has been sonie- what strained during the past period of economic stress, is again gaining prestige.
Baseball, which has been the mainstay of Donglas sports for many years, has again presented itsef as the major activity of the school program. For the third year in succession the members of the Douglas High School baseball team brought the Champion- ship of the Central Massachusetts Interscholastic League to the school. An analysis of records for the past three years shows that this team has won a total of 28 games and lost but 3 as well as being undefeated on its own field.
With the basket-ball season now beginning, we find Douglas High once again in the ranks of Interscholastic competition. This activity is only possible because the expense is being paid for by the individual members of the team. The eight members of the squad have paid their membership fee to the Whitins Community Association, and travel at their expense three times per week for practice sessions. With such enthusiasm being shown in this sport, it seems quite fitting that it should be encouraged as a school activity.
Although keen interest has been shown in having football re- turn as a major sport, it is still deemed unwise to carry it on since the necessary expense would mount to a figure entirely out of the question under existing conditions.
Financially the existing sports have managed to take care of themselves although additional support in any activity would be greatly welcomed. Baseball seems certain to remain in the cur- riculum, football may return, but basket-ball seems to be waning unless an adequate playing surface is found.
May I express my sincere appreciation to you, the members of the school committee, Mr. Holmes, and all those who have helped make athletics possible in the school.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. Gagne
Athletic Coach.
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Report of Supervisor of Music
January 29, 1934
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools,
Douglas.
Following is my first report of work in supervising the Musical Education of the school children of Douglas.
I have noted a decided improvement in Rhythm, in all the dif- ferent grades and musical groups. This is very gratifying, for without a strong sense of Rhythm, good results in music are im- possible.
From now till the end of this school year, I intend to work on better tone production. Proper tone production is unquestionably a very important factor in good singing.
Last winter, the sixth grade orchestra was organized. They have done remarkably fine work for so young a group. Ensemble playing in the grades means eventually, a better High School Or- chestra.
In October, the Grammar School Boys' Glee Club was started, with Miss Dunleavy as accompanist. There are nearly forty boys in this organization, and all are showing great enthusiasm and in- terest. Miss Buffington and the other teachers are to be highly commended for their untiring toil and effort to make the work of these grammar groups prove fruitful.
In November an electric victrola was loaned to the grammar school by Miss K. Helena Wixtead. I hope to be able to use this instrument to advantage in the study of Music Appreciation.
The seventh and eighth grades are doing well in spite of handi- caps. These handicaps are :--
a. The boys' voices.
This is a trying period for most boys. Their voices are beginning to change and break, and at this time they need to be encouraged, with careful management, however, this phase soon passes, and by the time they have reached high school age, most of them can sing tenor or a light bass without discomfort or harm.
b. The fact that they have but one music period per week. I realize that more than this is impossible at the present time. Later, I hope that two periods can be arranged.
The installation of a piano on the first floor of the High School building would prove a great help in the musical training of the seventh and eighth grades.
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In September it was decided to try having only those who were interested take music in High School. I was very agreeably sur- prised at the result. All of the freshmen and a large majority of the sophomores decided to take it. At the P. T. A. concert in May, the High School Chorus sang Donizetti's "Italia" in a manner of which any choral society might have been proud.
Mr. Holmes has been very helpful and has always been will- ing to give me extra time for chorus rehearsals before special oc- casions.
I wish to express my thanks to you, the School Committee, the teachers and all who have so willingly helped me in my work.
Respectfully submitted,
David Gellatly, Music Supervisor.
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Report of Music Instructors
(Morey Fund)
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools,
Douglas.
Dear Sir:
The Music of the Schools of Douglas and East Douglas is pro- gressing. Each and every one have shown a wonderful improve- ment in time, tone, tune, and technique.
We give them all private instructions on all string instruments, wood-wind, Brass, Accordion, and Drums.
The Orchestra at the High School, under the Leadership of Mr. Barre is improving. The band and orchestra rehearse every week, and there seems to be a good spirit shown in both organ- izations.
We gave one concert last winter and received many compli- ments from many who attended.
The band and drum corps played Memorial day for the Le- gion, the committee being pleased in the improvement of the band. We have a School band to be proud of.
Instrumental
Classes Orchestra Band
14 Violins
13 Trumpets 7 Violins
10 Trumpets
1 Banjo
9 Clarinets
1 Clarinet
5 Clarinets
Trumpet 2 Altos
dolin
2 Guitars
2 Basses
1 Saxophone 1 Bass
1 Baritone
1 Ukulele 3 Saxophones
1 Trombone
13 Snare Drums
1 Bass drum
2 Bass Drums
1 Snare drum
Cymbals
1 Cymbals
One of our aims is to further our interest in the Grammar School and have others start so to maintain a presentable band and or- chestra in the High School.
We wish to thank the School Committee, teachers and others who have helped to make our work a success.
Respectfully submitted.
Frank O. Dodge
Howard C. Barre
1 'Banjo Man-
4 Altos
2 Trombones 1 Piano 2 Saxophones
3 Accordions
3 Baritones
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Report of Supervisor of Writing
January 29, 1934
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Mass.
Dear Mr. Garcelon:
I am pleased to report that the handwriting program is pro- gressing satisfactorily.
A concerted effort is being made to improve the handwriting in both the formal lesson and the daily-work. The writing of each pupil is examined at regular intervals and a diagnostic report is returned to the classroom. This report becomes the basis for re- medial instruction.
A special effort is being made to make the handwriting instruc- tion the medium for effective character training. The nature of handwriting is such that it offers unusual opportunities for the de- velopment of important social virtues such as neatness and ac- curacy.
The co-operation of the teachers and pupils in this endeavor is all that could be desired.
Yours very respectfully,
W. L. Rinehart
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Report of School Physician
February 27, 1934.
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools,
Dear Sir:
Following is a report of the physical examination of the school children:
Pre-School Clinic, June 12, 1933.
Examined 29
Vaccinated 29
Defects:
Defective teeth 11
Tonsils and Adenoids 6
Glands (enlarged) 3
Physical examination of all school children, September, 1933. Examined 542
Defects:
Defective teeth 161
Tonsils and Adenoids 86
Glands ( enlarged 47
Heart 2
Nutrition
7
Mucous membrane (color)
7
Posture 4
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. QUINN, M. D.
School Physician.
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Report of School Nurse -
Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Superintendent of Schools,
East Douglas, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
I herewith submit my Fifth annual report for the year ending December. 31, 1933.
This year, as in previous years, I have endeavored to bring about the protection of the health of the children, first by means of prevention and second by having defects corrected.
We were very fortunate in having food demonstrations and talks on "Our Money's Worth," through the facilities of the Farm Bureau. These demonstrations assisted the Mothers in selecting the best foods at lowest cost, as the title suggests. It also helped in planning a better balanced meal for our children.
A Pre-School Clinic was held in the spring. Dr. John J. Quinn, school physician, vaccinated and examined the children. Of the children examined, 50% had defects. 78% of these defects were dental. This condition is certainly a serious one. Our children are not getting enough of the proper teeth-building foods. It is very necessary that children should be taught to eat more raw fruits and vegetables. I trust that the food demonstrations I spoke of above will help this situation.
The Chadwick Clinic was held early in the year. This clinic is to locate any cases of Hilum Tuberculosis. 79% of the High School pupils and 53% of the Grammar School pupils took advan- tage of this clinic. 1% of the High School pupils and 4% of the Grammar School pupils were placed on the follow-up list. This does not mean that there is any infection but that the general physical condition does need to be watched. These pupils are to be weighed and measured each month and will be examined and x-rayed again within a year. As it happens, we have not even 1% in the High School to be followed-up now. This was certainly a very gratifying clinic.
Under health prevention, there has been the Toxin-Anti-Toxin Clinic. Dr. Oscar C. Dudley, District Health Officer, gave the three treatments assisted by Miss Christine B. Higgins of the Southern Worcester County Health Association. We still have a large percentage of pre-school children who have not been protected.
I am very much pleased that so many pupils have had their eyes tested and glasses when needed.
A few defective tonsils have also been taken care of.
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We still have dental defects as our largest problem. A Dental Clinic was held in the spring, sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association. There were seven days of service. In October we had all pupils attending school examined by Dr. Dunleavy. This gives the pupils a chance to know early in the year, their dental defects. I am hoping that in this way there will be fewer absences due to tooth-aches, etc.
Dr. Fredericka Moore, Division of Public Health, gave a series of lectures to the teachers. Her subject being, "Child Health Education Programs." Slides were also shown to pupils of the Junior High School.
A Health Day Program was held in conjunction with Field Day. The program included the Maypole children; Fawns and little girls; Mercury with the nine Muses; Athletics; Singers for the Maypole Dance and Physically Fit pupils carrying garlands.
A Singing Contest under the supervision of Mr. David Gell- atly, Music Supervisor, was won by pupils of Grade Six. The judges were Misses Bowen, Dunleavy and Balmer.
Mercury presented the Loving Cup to the classroom with the highest percentage of Physically Fit pupils. This year there was a tie. The Center Grades V-VI and the Grammer School Grades V-VI both had 44% Physically Fit pupils. "Physically Fit" means pupils with all remedial physical defects corrected.
Regular State and Monthly District meetings have been at- tended throughout the year.
I wish at this time to thank the School Committee, Mr. A. B. Garcelon, Dr. J. J. Quinn, teachers, parents, pupils, and all others who have assisted in our Health Program.
Respectfully submitted,
(MRS.) EDITH M. TAFT, R. N.
School Nurse.
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TABLE OF DEFECTS SEPTEMBER 1932-JUNE 1933
Sept. Enrolment
Sept. Physically Fit
Sept. Pupils with Defects
Defects Corrected
Sept.
June
June
June
June
Sept. Glands
June
June
Sept. Eyes
Sept. Ears
Sept. Gaining
Sept. Not Gaining
June
High School
104|1001 80|
81|
24| 23
0 0
0 0
4
10
10
5
5
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
4 1|
Grade VIII
51|47
29
33
18
14
0
2
0
2
6
6
5
5
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
54
Grade VII
59
57
45
47
12
10
0
8
0
8
32
25
4
4
2
2
0
0
2
2
2
2
46
46
1
0
Grade VI
47
46
12
18
34
20
16
0
5
0
5|20
17
1
6
3
2
0
0
2
2
1
0
26
25
41
46
41
41
1
1
Grade V
47
48
12
17
35
31
0
7
0
7|38
31
9
9
6
6
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
33
0
0
Grade IV
42
42
9
13
33
29
0
7
0
7
27
21
8
7
9
8
0
0
3
1
3
0
2
2
0
0
29
34
8
1
Grade II
37
35
13
16
24
19
0
5
0
5| 18
14
11
10
9
8
0
0
1
1
0
0
18
23
2
0
Grade I-II
26
25
8
10
18
15
0
4
0
4
15
11
8
8
4
4
9
5
5
1
1
0
0
0
0
19
27
0
0
Grade I
32
30
10
12
22
18
0
3
0
3
16
11
4
0
0
I
1
4
4
1
1
19
22
1
1
Center IV-VI
27
25
13
11|
14
14
0
0
0
0
4
4
4
8
7
6
3
3
0
0
6
5
1
23}
28
0
0
Center I-III
29| 29|
12 13| 17| 16
0
11
0
1
8
3
Total
561542|257|292|297|254|
0| 55 0 55|220|176| 95| 91| 58| 55|
31
3| 34| 25| 12| 11|479|325| 22|
-
8
7
7
1
?
?
0
7
90]
-
7
-
1
-
Grade IV.V.VI
26
25
6
9
26
21
0
8
0
8
18
10
11
11
14
14
Grade III
34
33
8
12
28
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
0
9
Sept. Pupils with Defects Corrected
Sept. Teeth
Sept. Nose & Throat
Sept. Heart
June
June
June
June
June
June
8
4
Douglas Center and High School pupils were not examined by Dentist. The chart gives actual figures of defects and corrections during the School year.
26
RESULTS OF THE TESTS FOR VISION AND HEARING
Number of pupils tested . 530
Number found defective in vision 52
Number found defective in hearing. 9
Number of parents or guardians notified. 49
ATTENDANCE OFFICERS' REPORT
Number of cases investigated . 30
Number absent on account of sickness. 18
Number absent on account of truancy .
5
Number absent for other causes
7
Number brought back 30
E. L. WILLIAMS, DOUWE DEJONG,
Attendance Officers.
EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES
Issued January 1, 1933 and Jan. 1, 1934 Report of Edward L. Williams
No. of Persons issued Certificates
No. of Certificates Issued
Educational Literate 37
Educational
39
Educational Illiterate.
0
Educational Illiterate
0
Special Home permits .
4
Special Home permits .
4
Employment
3
Employment 3
-
Total 44
Total 46
Mr. E. L. Williams has been appointed by the superintendent of schools to issue certificates and these may be obtained by those en- titled to them by making application to Mr. Williams.
27
MEMBERS OF TEACHERS' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
C. W. Holmes, Clarence Gagne, Elizabeth Balmer, Evelina G. Martin, Tabea Sweinberger, Myra H. Jillson, Eunice L. Buffington, Mary Joy, Elinor Dunleavy, Maria C. Buxton, Kathleen Frederick, Daisy E. Sweet, Gertrude Matthewman, Betsy Reid.
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
Grade
Attendance
Number of Tardinesses
January, Grammar
6
95.30
1
February, Grammar
5
96.67
2
March, Grammar
6
99.07
3
April, Grammar
5
99.61
1
May, Grammar
1
99.04
0
June, Grammar
3
98.79
0
September, Grammar
5
99.49
3
October, Grammar
6
98.62
0
November, Grammar
4
96.81
9
December, Grammar
4
. . . . . . . .
97.81
.. . ..
2
HONOR ROLL
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for ? years: Marietta Kenyon.
Papils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 4 years: Beverly Small, Catherine Bombara.
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 3 years: Anna Madigar, Dorothy Jodrey.
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for 2 years: Stanley Hall, Aeniella DiMasi, Annie Kleja, Celia Stanick, Mary Stefanick, John Kacur, Raffela DiMasi, Anna Nesbitt.
Pupils neither absent, tardy, nor dismissed for the past year.
Henry Therrien, Francis Lynch, Helen DeVries, Virginia Kenyon. Amelia Salatello, Julia. Salo, Albert Frost, Joseph Yerka, Agnes Abram, Bernice Cupka, Rita Brule, Raymond Brown, Doris Belanger, Claire LaPlante, Leon Sochia, Edgar Weeks, Steven Stefanick, Francis Bomi- bara, Pauline Gavlak, Sarah Nesbitt, Herman DeVries, Levi Bourgeois, Florence Belanger, Mary Brown, Frederick Jodrey, Mildred Johnson, Paul Madigan, Cecelia Macuga, Joseph Micholaycik, Mary Nesbitt, Victor Salo, Priscilla Rowley, Katherine Stefanick, Anna Cassista, Albert Gautreau, Leonard Cabana.
. .
.
28
AGE GRADE TABLES, OCTOBER, 1933
Age 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Total
% Accelerated
% Normal
% Retarded
1
24 22 4
1
51|
47 51
2
2
11 20 10
1
42
26 71
3
3
19 15 10
2 3
49
39
51
10
4
18 21 16
6 1
61
30
61
9
5
12 17
6 7
51
24 51
7
11 26 13 7 5
1
65
17
60
23
8
8 15 14 8
1
46
|17
63
20
9
4 10
6
6
1
27
15
59
26
10
2 4 15
4
1
26|
23 73
4
11
1 6 10
8
1
26|
27
69 4
12
6 12 5 2
25
24
68
8
T.
24 33 43 43 43 57 50 54 45 46 40 27 22
7 2 536
25
Grade
11 27 13 10 3 3
67
16 60
24
6
Normal ages for the grade in heavy type
29
INDEX
Warrant for Town Meeting 3
Finance Committee Report 6
Report of the Treasurer 9
Table of Accounts 14
Balance Sheet 16
Auditor's Report 18
Report of the Water Commissioners
23
Town Clerk's Report
24
Report of Treasurer Simon Fairfield Public Library 26
Annual Report of Department of Public Welfare 28
Report of Agent Moses Wallis Devise 32
Collector's Report 34
Report of Tree Warden 36
Report of Road Commissioner 37
School Report 44
School Committee 2
School Calendar 3
Report of School Committee 5
Report of Superintendent of Schools 7
Statistical Statement 11
Report of Douglas Memorial High School 15
Report of Athletic Director 17
Report of Supervisor of Music 18
Report of Music Instructor
20
Report of Supervisor of Writing 21
Report of School Physician 22
Report of School Nurse 23
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