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Shaw C. A. and C. E.
24 50
24 50
Shores Lavinia Y.
6 65
6 65
Simms Wm. G.
2
3 43
53 25
38 68
Smith Arthur H.
2
6 65
8 65
Smith Wm. H.
2
1 05
8 40
11 45
Smith Edward L.
2
70
2 70
Smith John
2
2 00
Simmis John Gray
2
84
7 00
9 84
Staples Sumner N.
2
3 36
23 80
29 16
Staples John S. heirs
24 50
24 50
Staples John F.
2
15 12
6 30
23 42
Staples Huldah T.
14 00
14 00
Staples Phoebe
8 61
8 61
Society Cong.
11 90
11 90
Strange Walter A.
2
3 29
23 80
29 09
Strange Charles L.
2
1 68
8 40
12 08
Strange Noah H.
2
8 96
46 90
57 86
Strange N.H.& Geo. Williams hrs.
14
14
Stillphen F. G.
2
4 06
12 39
18 45
Sousa Manuel B.
2
1 12
7 00
10 12
Sousa Joseph
2
7 35
9 35
Silvia Joseph
2
1 89
13 51
17 40
Sellars Freeman
2
4 55
3 50
10 05
Silvia John
42
42
Stone Betsey heirs
2 80
2 80
Terry Leander
2
2 38
17 92
22 30
Terry Edward E.
2
2 00
Terry Zebedee
2
77
2 77
Terry Eliphalet
2
2 00
Terry Joseph M.
2
2 00
Terry Frank B.
2
2 00
Thresher Martha R. heirs
1 40
1 40
Townsend N. G. heirs
.
1 40
1 40
Theroux Olivia
2
1 26
6 65
9 91
44
ANNUAL REPORT.
Turcott Geo. S.
2
49
2 49
Taves Frank
2
25 20
27 20
Tripp Gustavus
2
32 90
34 90
Viall Cassius E.
22
2 17
17 85
22 02
Victorine Manuel
42
2 42
Vegar Thomas
12
70
2 70
Wade Chas. M.
2
2 17
18 90
23 07
Wordell Eli M.
2
2 66
4 66
Wordell Mrs. Eli M.
9 24
9 24
Washburn James F.
2
2 38
18 41
22 79
Westgate Marrissa
7 70
7 70
Westgate George H.
2
42
2 42
Westgate George A.
2
2 00
Westgate S. Erford
2
2 00
Westgate Daniel L.
2
2 00
Westgate Willard F.
2
1 05
5 95
9 00
Westgate James B. heirs
14 00
14 00
Westgate Geo. E.
2
9 31
24 50
35 81
Whittaker Fred A.
2
98
5 60
8 58
Whittaker Harry E.
2
2 00
Whittaker Albert O.
2
2 00
Whittaker Linneus C.
2
2 00
Whittaker Ella M. heirs
16 10
16 10
Whittaker Edward E.
2
6 44
25 76
34 20
Wilbur Amanda
7 70
7 70
White Charles S.
2
1 86
16 31
20 17
White Damon D.
2
2 00
White Antone
2
7 35
9 35
White B. Arthur
2
35
2 35
Williams Seth E.
2
3 15
29 40
34 55
Williams N. Freeman
2
4 83
14 70
21 53
Williams Fred L.
2
77
2 77
Williams Florence E.
7 91
7 91
Williams Lillian M.
56
56
Winslow Edward W.
49
1 40
1 89
Wilde Joseph
2
4 42
2 42
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ANNUAL REPORT.
NON-RESIDENTS.
TAUNTON.
Burt Capt. Alex. E.
$1 05
$1 05
Burt Benj. heirs
2 80
2 80
Briggs Sarah F.
1 40
1 40
Babbitt Mrs. John O.
1 05
1 05
Boardman Alfred
34 30
34 30
Baker John
7 00
7 00
Carey Sarah J. heirs
8 75
8 75
Chase Timothy
17 36
17 36
Crane Calvin T.
1 12
1 12
Clark Patrick J.
23 80
23 80
Dean J. Frank
20 30
20 30
Dean David C.
35
35
Dean James I.
2 80
2 80
Dean David W.
10 85
10 85
Dean A. Lawrence
42
42
Doyle Thomas heirs
2 80
2 80
Dunbar Helen D.
70
70
Desareaux Lora
4 20
4 20
Fox F. B. & Reed Wm. & Anthony Ralph
1 75
1 75
Goff Albert O.
70
70
Hart Wm. E.
1 05
1 05
Hart John C.
1 40
1 40
Hart George
1 12
1 12
Hart Chester S.
2 45
2 45
Hart James E. and Lysander W.
1 82
1 82
Hathaway Elkanah heirs
14 00
14 00
Hathaway Benj. heirs
2 80
2 80
Hayden Edw. W.
7 00
7 00
Holloway Benj. F.
70
70
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Haskins Urial M.
70
70
Johnson Chas. F.
7 00
7 00
Macomber Edw. P. heirs
1 40
1 40
Macomber Henry B.
2 45
2 45
Macomber Nathan
4 90
4 90
McCall Chas.
12 60
12 60
Parker Hamilton
1 05
1 05
Padelford Chas. W.
70
70
Padelford Elizabeth heirs
70
70
Padelford David heirs
28
28
Pierce Stephen heirs
21
21
Pierce Oliver A. heirs
21
21
Pickens Philo
5 60
5 60
Phillips Jacob
35
35
Phillips Walter I.
7 00
7 00
Reed Ida M.
2 80
2 80
Sanford Alpheus heirs
1 75
1 75
Sanford John E.
2 80
2 80
Soper Lysander heirs
70
70
Staples Abial B.
4 90
4 90
Shove Henry
2 10
2 10
Stiles & Hart Brick Co.
5 60
5 60
Sabins Walter A.
19 60
19 60
Thresher John H.
3 78
3 78
Taunton City of
43 89
43 89
Wade Mrs. Mary A.
2 10
1
2 10
Williams Philip
42
42
Williams Sinai heirs
2 10
2 10
Williams Arthur K.
9 80
9 80
Williams Emily C.
4 55
4 55
Williams Alex H.
70
70
Williams H. Chas.
70
70
Witherell James
5 95
5 95
Whittemore Emma F.
1 61
16 80
18 41
White A. R. 2d and Macomber Clinton
8 40
8 40
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ANNUAL REPORT.
DIGHTON.
Carr Chas E.
35 00
35 00
Caswell Wm. heirs
1 75
1 75
Babbitt John O.
2 80
2 80
French Wm. W. heirs
70
70
Goff Albert N.
1
7 00
7 00
Goff Elizabeth and Bullard Annie
3 50
3 50
Hathaway Edmund
18 55
18 55
Perry Edward
9 '80
9 80
Simmons Chas. N.
15 26
15 26
Simmons Noble S.
5 46
5 46
Talbot Orin M. estate
1 75
1 75
White Darius M. heirs
1 26
1 26
White Lewis M. guardian J. Coville
7 35
7 35
White Lewis M.
4 20
4 20
FREETOWN.
Briggs Chas. heirs
70
70
Cudworth Daniel H. heirs
42
42
Crane Barzilla heirs
4 90
4 90
Eddy Chas. O.
1 05
1 05
Gurney Jonathan
56
56
Hathaway Joseph D.
5 81
5 81
Hathaway Andrew M.
2 10
2 10
Nichols Gilbert N.
5 95
5 95
Pierce Henry J.
70
70
Pierce Henry J. and Geo, W.
1 75
1 75
Phillips D. Benj.
10 50
10 50
Sampson Mary
70
70
Winslow James heirs
1 75
1 75
Wilson John D. heirs
28
28
Webster Andrew J.
21 42
21 42
LAKEVILLE.
Allen Clothier heirs
3 85
3 85
Allen John F.
21 70
21 70
Canady William heirs and Pierce W. C.
9 10
9 10
Canady Z. Leonard
9 80
9 80
Murphy Jeremiah estate
9 10
9 10
Pierce Win. Chester
16 10
16 10
Pierce Wm. C. and E. A.
35
35
Pierce Ethan E.
4 62
4 62
Pierce Job heirs
21
21
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Pierce James P.
44 10
44 10
Pierce Harmon
9 80
9 80
Strowbridge Susan heirs
2 80
2 80
Seekel Curtis N.
7 00
7 00
NEW BEDFORD.
Burt Chas, D. heirs
21
21
Thomas Ella R.
2 10
2 10
BROCKTON.
Crane Levi L.
70
70
Townsend Emery B.
10 85
10 85
Wilson Frederic
1 40
1 40
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
Presbery Eliza
7 56
7 56
Myrick Erastus O.
7 00
7 00
FALL RIVER.
Haskins, Benj. S.
70
70
Bisson Chas.
15 40
15 40
Hathaway Sissonia
14 00
14 00
MISCELLANEOUS.
Andros Milton, San Francisco, Cal.
14 00
14 00
Gray Alex T. and Hamlin Mary, Middleboro, Mass.
19
19
Crane Benj. heirs, Paris, France
2 45
2 45
Fish Isaac, Onset Bay, Mass.
7 00
7 00
Hathaway J. Ambrose, Brighton, Mass.
1 75
1 75
Haskins, Wm. A., Ottawa, Ill.
1 40
1 40
Logan Mary N. heirs, Cincinatti, Ohio
2 10
2 10
Humphrey Emma, Colorado
9 80
9 80
Howland Hannah R. heirs, Colorado
9 10
9 10
Millard Lorenzo, D. & E., Douglas, Mass.
2 10
2 10
N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R., Boston, Mass.
39 20
39 20
Paull, Amelia, Hollis, N. H.
70
Strange, Annie M., Raynham, Mass,
1 05
. 05
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF BERKLEY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1904
FALL RIVER, MASS. PRESS OF SAMUEL E. FISKE, 19 COURT SQUARE, 1905.
School Committee.
Term expires.
Edwin H. Allen, Chairman, Berkley, Mass.
1906
Helen R. Strange, Secretary, Assonet, Mass. 1907
Luther H. Randall, Berkley, Mass. 1905
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
S. C. Hutchinson, Dighton, Mass.
TRUANT OFFICER.
Charles Corey. Berkley, Mass.
School Calendar.
1905. Winter Term, 11 weeks, Monday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Mar. 17. Spring Term, 11 "
Mar. 27 to June 9. Fall Term, 14 66
66 Sept. 11 to 66 Dec. 15.
1906. Winter Term, 11
Jan. 1 to
Mar. 16. Spring Term, 11 66 Mar. 26 to June 8.
Legal holidays in term-time : February 22, April 19, May 30, November 30. Special holiday December 1.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Receipts for School Purposes.
Town appropriation for schools
$1700 00
Income from Massachusetts School Fund
1129 85
dog fund
37 53
66 state (state children)
69 00
for superintendent
150 00
for teachers 100 00
" for high school tuition(for two years) 827 00
$4013 38
For expenditures see treasurer's report.
Number of scholars in town according to the school cen- sus, Sept. 1, 1904,
Between 5 and 15, 157. Between 7 and 14, 130.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Report of School Committee.
In submitting our report we wish to thank all who have given us their sympathy and support during the past year.
We are always r ady to welcome suggestions for the good of the schools. We are endeavoring to improve the schools, and we believe there has been marked improvement under the able supervision of our superintendent, S. C. Hutchinson. If any differ with us on this point we would say,visit the schools and attend the teachers' meetings. We know that most of the adverse criticism comes from those who seldom or never enter a school room.
We believe that our school buildings will compare favorably with those of other country towns. We regret that the schoolhouse at Myricks was destroyed by fire. We also regret the serious inconvenience under which the teacher and pupils of that place are laboring. We are glad to know, how- ever, that all are making the best of the situation. Plans for a new building are ready and work will be pushed as soon as the weather permits.
We are glad to record that the town has bought more land for No. 1 school. This can be improved at moderate expense and will make an attractive play ground for the children.
We have been called upon to make out more age and schooling certificates than usual during the year. We believe that parents make a serious mistake in taking their children
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ANNUAL REPORT.
from the school and placing them in the mill before they have completed their education. The value of a good education cannot be computed in dollars and cents. We deem it a pleas- ant duty to make out a certificate for a scholar who desires to enter high school.
We cannot urge too strongly the importance of teaching children the principles of morality,courtesy and good breeding in the home. We are creatures of habit ; how important then to form good habits early in life.
It has been truly said- "Sow a thought and you reap an act ; Sow an act and you reap a habit ; Sow a habit and you reap a character ; Sow a character and you reap a destiny."
We believe that a special instructor of music and drawing could be profitably employed. We respectfully ask the voters for an appropriation of $150 to be expended for this purpose.
EDWIN H. ALLEN, Chairman. HELEN R. STRANGE, Sec'y. LUTHER H. RANDALL.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Report of the Superintendent of Schools.
To the School Committee of the Town of Berkley :
I submit herewith my third annual report as superinten- dent of schools. Gratifying progress has been made during the past year. The quality of the work has been improved, and some new features have been introduced.
PROGRESS.
In brief,the plan of grading as indicated last year has been carried out : especial attention has been given to methods of teaching ; particularly in the conduct of the recitation, in reading, and in writing ; a new marking system with monthly report cards has been put in operation ; a tentative scheme for school declamation has been introduced ; rules and regula- tions have been adopted; the teachers' portfolio has been revised with various additions and suggestions ; directions for outline map work in geography and history have been prepared ; a time schedule, showing the time to be given to the various subjects in the course of study, has been arranged ; monthly reports of progress and attendance statistics are now required of the teachers ; a monthly bulletin of attendance is issued by the superintendent and a circular letter of sug- gestion and information is sent to the teachers every month.
No extensive addition to the school equipment has been made. New spelling books have been purchased, and some supplementary reading material has been added,
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Several of the schoolrooms were renovated during the summer vacation, the walls tinted and the woodwork varnished, so that they present a very attractive appearance. The inter- est in schoolroom decoration is increasing.
The committee have been active and interested in the schools and several of the teachers have made marked im- provement in various ways. They all respond willingly to the demands made upon them to meet the needs of the public school of the present day.
It may not be out of place here to insert a page from the teachers' portfolio.
AIM AND PURPOSE FOR 1904-1905.
Let us try to make the present year a good one,-the best yet.
1. Continue to raise the standard of excellence.
2. Plan the work carefully and definitely.
3. Drill constantly and thoroughly.
4. Observe all rules and regulations.
5. Observe all portfolio directions.
6. Aim for special achievement in :-
a. Good writing.
b. Good form in oral and written language.
c. Right methods of study.
d. Good recitation.
e. Power S to think ? in good language.
¿ to tell
(Cultivate the reasoning power.)
d. Good discipline,especially in the sense of training. 7. Consider,-" What can I do to improve my school out- side of the regular work ?" " What can I do to increase the interest of parents and pupils in the school ? "
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Suggestions : Pictures for the schoolroom.
Improvement of school grounds. School library. Parent's days. Some form of manual training.
PRESENT CONDITION OF THE SCHOOLS.
The above should give a comprehensive view of the work- ing condition of the schools. While the present standard may not be as high as it ought to be, there is every evidence of a gain, and every prospect of advance in the future.
PROGRESS IN VIEW.
The immediate future calls for :- a complete and detailed revision of the course of study ; a careful study and com- parison of the best methods of teaching ; a plan for the larger use of the public library by the schools ; more attention to the care and adornment of school buildings and school grounds ; attention to the needs of children of the first three grades in the rural schools.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
The joint meeting of the teachers of Dighton, Berkley and Rehoboth was held in Rehoboth, Jan. 29, 1904. Dr. John T. Prince, Agent of the State Board of Education, Mr. William C. Bates, Superintendent of Schools in Fall River, and Mr. Geo. H. Knowlton, Superintendent of Schools in Freetown, Seekonk, Somerset and Swansea, addressed the meeting.
A teachers' institute under the direction of Dr. John T. Prince was held in the district at Dighton,Nov. 4. The program . was of unusual excellence and the meeting had an immediate and wholesome effect in stimulating the efforts of the teachers.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
A teachers' club was organized during the year. It meets monthly for reading and study.
The superintendent has in his office specimens of individ- ual and class work from all the schools in the district. Parents and friends of the schools are invited to call and inspect it.
SPECIAL TOPICS.
Several topics require a paragraph for special considera- tion :-
Myrick's Schoolhouse. The destruction of the Myricks schoolhouse by fire so soon after the extensive repairs had transformed the schoolroom and made it comfortable and at- tractive was a serious loss. The town is to be congratulated, however, upon its prompt and liberal action in providing for a new schoolhouse which is to be strictly modern and up-to- date in every respect.
Rules and Regulations. The rules and regulations re- cently adopted and printed with this report will serve to unify the working of the schools,and strengthen the authority of the teachers and school officials.
Attendance and Truancy. The attendance statistics show a gain, but the average is low. The enforcement of the law in one or two instances has had a wholesome effect.
Financial Statistics. Financial statistics for the year, corresponding to the tables for the five years preceding printed in last year's report, may be found in the appendix.
SCHOOLROOM DECORATION.
The teacher and pupils of Number Three arranged an in . teresting and instructive entertainment to which the parents and friends were invited. A large number responded and a
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ANNUAL REPORT.
sum of money was realized, sufficient to place the following pictures in the schoolroom :- "Monarch of the Glen"
Landseer
"Landscape with Mill" Van Ruysdael
These gatherings are productive of excellent results. They promote good feeling,stimulate pride and interest in the school, and tend to make the school what it ought to be-the educa- tional center of the community. The stereopticon lectures which form a part of such entertainments aim to be appro- priate and instructive in character and to supplement the work of the school, especially in history and science.
DRAWING AND MUSIC.
While the fundamentals in the school curriculum are the most important and receive the chief attention, nevertheless, those subjects which enrich the course and round out and com- plete the education ought not to be neglected. Drawing and music have come to be essential to the complete course of study, and Berkley ought not to delay longer in introducing them. Several teachers endeavor to accomplish something in music and drawing, but they labor under difficulties and do not secure satisfactory results. The occasional visit of a trained supervisor would give direction to the work, and se- cure, I am sure, an instant and glad response on the part of teachers and pupils. I strongly recommend that provision be made for instruction in drawing and music.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
I repeat the following recommendations of last year : -
1. That a definite minimum requirement with reference to the qualifications of teachers be adopted.
2. That some special arrangements be provided so that the schools may have a larger use of the public library.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
I recommend in addition,
3. That a new text book in language and grammar be adopted.
4. That books for reference and supplementary reading be purchased.
5. That new wall maps be secured.
6. That music and drawing be introduced into the schools and that a trained supervisor be employed to direct the work.
CONCLUSION. -
In concluding this report, I wish to express my appreci- ation of the consideration of my previous reports and recom- mendations by the committee, and my gratitude to all who work for the interests of the public schools.
The usual tables of information with some additions fol- low this report.
Respectfully submitted, S. C. HUTCHINSON.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
High School Pupils.
1904-5.
TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL.
Frederick M. Paull F. Adella Babbitt Jessie Howland
YEAR. Fourth Third Second
Lewis F. Greene
First
Edwin C. Howell
First
Ethel May Perry
First
John D. Rose
First
Annie Rothermel
First
George H. Turcott
First
B. M. C. DURFEE HIGH SCHOOL.
Susie Davis
Second
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Rank of Schools in Attendance and Punctuality
1903-1904.
ATTENDANCE.
PUNCTUALITY.
RANK.
SCHOOL.
PER CENT.
RANK.
SCHOOL.
AVERAGE TARDINESS.
1
Number One
91.8
1
Number Five
0.
2
66
Six
90.7
2
Seven
.03
3
66
Two
90.3
3
One
.39
4
66
Three
85.2
5
66
Four
5.61
6
66
Seven
84.8
6
66
Three
8.28
7
66
Four
78.6
7
66
Six
10.56
Changes of Teachers.
1904.
RESIGNATION.
SCHOOL.
ELECTION.
Julia R. Burt
Number One
Clara V. Purdy
One
Clara V. Purdy Josephine E. Russell
Ethel A. Whitehead
Four
Edith L. Ward
Five
89.6
4
Two
.91
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Teachers --- 1903-1904.
SCHOOL.
TEACHER.
EDUCATION.
When Elected
Weeks
Wages per Week
Number One
Julia R. Burt
Bridgewater Normal
35
$8 50
Number Two
Ethel M. Hamilton
Goddard Seminary
1903
35
10 00
Number Three
A. Louise Allen
B. M. C. Durfee High School
1903
35
8 50
Number Four
Ethel A. Whitehead
1903
35
6 50
Number Five
Mary E. White
Taunton High School
·
1903
35
6 50
Number Six
Mary L. Corey
Bristol Academy
1901
35
8 00
Number Seven
Angie L. Rose
Middleboro Training School
1902
35
9 00
ANNUAL REPORT.
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Attendance Statistics.
1903-1904.
SCHOOL.
| Boys
Girls
Total
Enrolment
under 5 yrs.
Enrolment
| 5 to 15 yrs.
| Enrolment
over 15 yrs.
| Enrolment
7 to 14 yrs.
| Total
Average
Average
Attendance
! Per cent. of
¡ Attendance
Half Days'
Number of
Tardinesses
Tardinesses
Number of
Dismissals
Number of Visitors
Number of
Supt.'s Visits
Number One
19
10
29
1
27
1
21
30
25.5
23,4 91.8
1172
10
.39
20
59
13
Two
2.1
21
42
41
1
30
47
36.1
32.6
90.3
1000
33
.91
11
23!
11
Three
10
11
21
21
19
21
16.9
14.4 85.2
962
140
8.28
50
17
12
Four
2
8
10
1
9
9
13
9.8
7.7 78.6
581
55
5.61
29
14
11
Five
1
4
5
5
4
x
5.8
5.2 89.6
205
4
23
10
Six
12
11
23
23
22
23
19.5
17.7
90.7
434
206 |10.56
30
41
11
Seven
19
22
41
1
37
3
30
44
37.6
31.9 84.8
1+24
1
.03
11
11
Totals
84
87
171
00
163
5
135
186
151.2
132.9
87.9 6278
445
3.01
155
232
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-
Enrolment +
| Membership
Membership
Absence
Av. No. of
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Financial Statistics
1904.
Valuation
$412,467 00
Tax rate per $1000
14 00
Expended for school purposes :
Teachers
2,075 50
Janitors
115 64
Fuel
148 88
Books and supplies
215 08
Repairs
470 34
Sundries
18 79
School committee
64 92
Superintendent of schools
300 00
High school tuition
452 50
Total
$3861 65
Received from outside sources :
State school fund
$1129 85
High school tuition, from state
827 00
Dog fund
37 53
Tuition '
69 00
On account of district supervision, from
state
250 00
Total
$2313 38
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Total amount raised by taxation and expended for
school purposes *1548 27
Amount of local tax per $1000 for schools 3 75
Total expenditure per pupil 25 54
Total cost to town per pupil 10 24
Average cost per pupil in the state, 1902-3 30 28
Cost per pupil for books and supplies
1 42
Average cost per pupil in the state for books and supplies, 1902-3 1 58
Average wages of teachers per week
8 47
Average wages of teachers per week in the state,
1902-3 13 65
Number of schools 7
Length of school year in weeks
35
Per cent of attendance 87.9
Average per cent of attendance in the state, 1902-3 92
Average per cent of attendance in Bristol County 1902-3 92
Number of pupils attending high school 10
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Rules and Regulations.
ATTENDANCE.
1. Excuses for absence may be granted by the teachers for the following causes only :- The pupil's sickness or physi- cal disability, death in the family or other extreme emergency, contagious disease or quarantine.
Note. Lack of clothing, helping at home, running er- rands, visiting and the like are not counted sufficient cause for absence.
2. In case of extreme necessity,the committee may grant excuses for special cause.
3. Any pupil not in his seat at the stroke of the last bell shall be accounted tardy.
4. Excuses for tardiness may be granted at the discretion of the teacher.
5. Any pupil having been absent shall be required to bring a written excuse from parent or guardian, stating the reason for the absence. In case the written excuse is not brought the absence will stand unexcused.
6. All absences excused must be so recorded in the reg- ister.
7. When a pupil is apparently absent without sufficient cause, the teacher shall notify the truant officer promptly.
8. When a pupil has been absent without sufficient cause for more than five day sessions or ten half-day sessions with- in any period of six months, the teacher shall notify the super- intendent to that effect. The superintendent shall then send
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to the parent or guardian of said pupil the following notice, and notify the truant officer to that effect.
BERKLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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According to the school register your child
has been absent within the -months preceding this date half days without a legal excuse.
The law requires that every child between 7 and 14 years of age shall attend school every day the school is in session unless excused by the authority of the school committee.
The committee have voted to grant excuses through the superintendent and teachers for the following causes alone : The child's sickness or physical disability, death in the family or other extreme emergency, contagious disease or quarantine, attendance at school elsewhere.
Children will not be excused for such causes as the follow- ing : Lack of clothing, helping at home, caring for smaller children, running errands, visiting, and the like.
The penalty for more than five whole days or ten half days of unexcused absence in any period of six months, is a fine not to exceed $20.00.
When your child is absent for any of the foregoing suffi- cient reasons,an excuse will be granted by the teacher or super- intendent on application in writing, stating the reason.
If the absence in violation of law is continued after this notice,such action will be taken as may be necessary to secure the regular attendance of your child.
By order of the School Committee,
-Supt. of Schools.
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If the pupil shall continue to be absent without sufficient cause, the teacher shall notify the truant officer, who shall then proceed to take such measures as the law directs to compel the attendance of the delinquent pupil.
JANITORS.
1. They shall have charge of the buildings, premises,and all pertaining thereto, keep them in good order,and report any need of repairs to the school committee.
2. They shall sweep all floors at least twice a week, and oftener if necessary to keep them clean, and keep all surfaces where dust collects, including the crayon trays,free from dust.
3. They shall clean the inkwells at least once a term.
4. They shall exercise care and economy in the use of fuel.
5. They shall regulate the fires so that the rooms may be kept at an even temperature, not below 65 deg., nor above 70 deg.
6. They shall bring fresh water at least twice a day.
7. They shall keep yards, walks and out-houses clean and in good order.
8. They shall be at all times courteous and obliging and ready to comply with any reasonable request of the teachers or school officials, and to perform any minor duties that may properly come within the scope of their work.
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