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The elementary physical education program under Mr. Frank Hill is achieving most satisfactory results. His program is built on sound
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educational practices and gives due consideration to the needs, apti- tudes and capacities of the pupils.
MAINTENANCE
A conservative estimate of the replacement value of the present school buildings in Chelmsford is $4,500,000.00, excluding the cost of the new high school now under construction. This is a sizable invest- ment and should require a program of excellent maintenance and preservation. At the present time, each building is staffed with jani- tors whose prime function is the general cleaning of the facilities. During the school year, time permits very little repair work. For the past year, we have had a combination janitor and maintenanceman. His skill and craftsmanship has saved the Town much money in costly repairs. We should have at least one full-time maintenanceman and adequate equipment. In addition, we should have a head janitor to check the buildings daily, supervise personnel and organize the work.
CONCLUSION
Your attention is called to the reports of our Supervisors which should provide a better knowledge of some of the work carried on in our public schools as well as to the charts and tables appended to this report.
The endeavors of the various Parent-Teacher Associations, the Booster Club, the Town Departments, the Town Officials and the Civic Organizations have been extremely helpful.
I am grateful to these people, to the School Committee and to the entire School Personnel for their loyal support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS L. RIVARD, Superintendent of Schools.
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GROWTH OF THE CHELMSFORD SCHOOLS Enrollment as of October 1, 1957
School
1948
1949
1950
1951 1952 1953 1954 1955
1956
1957
High
374
384
397
375
387
392
423
497
537
589
McFarlin
288
317
360
414
486
579
688
355
284
*188
Center
743
755
751
East
64
68
70
73
87
87
92
123
Highland
90
105
106
103
131
134
135
North
563
621
512
493
511
Princeton
215
220
236
251
260
Quessy
77
90
107
106
128
103
133
Westlands ...
232
236
242
270
273
286
289
223
233
240
Total ..
.1340 1420 1518
1592 1752 1907
2113 2330 2539
2670
* Total 8th grade only
DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONNEL
Men
Women
Total
Superintendent
1
1
Secretary to Superintendent
1
1
Attendance Officer
1
1
Supervising Principals
3
3
Teaching Principals
4
4
Supervisors and Special Teachers
5
4
9
Teachers:
High School
13
12
25
Elementary
7
58
65
Janitors:
High School
2
2
Elementary
10
10
Maintenance
1
1
Secretaries:
High School
1
1
Elementary
2
2
Superintendent's Office
1
1
Lunch Program:
Supervisor
1
.. 1
Workers
19
19
Health:
C
2
Nurses
2
2
School Physicians
-
49
101
150
ENROLLMENT DISTRIBUTION BY GRADES October 1, 1957
School
S.C.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Totals
High School
172
160
144
113
589
McFarlin
----------
188
188
East
123
123
Highland
68
67
135
Quessy
133
133
Center
14
143
130
160
133
136
35
751
Westlands
38
37
33
38
50
44
240
North
106
106
96
99
104
511
Totals
14
287
273
289
270
290
280
190
188
172
160
144
113
2670
SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN USE OCTOBER 1, 1957
School
Grades
Number of Teachers
Number of Pupils
High School
9 - 12
25
589
McFarlin
8
6
188
East
7
4
123
Highland
6- 7
4
135
Quessy
6
4
133
Center
1 -6
25
751
Westlands
1 -6
8
240
North
1 -5
19
511
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DISTRIBUTION OF SALARIES
Principals Teachers Janitors
$3100 - 3199
3
3200 - 3299
3300 - 3399
8
3400 - 3499
9
10
3500 - 3599
7
3700 - 3799
9
3800 - 3899
2
3900 - 3999
14
4000 - 4099
7
4100 - 4199
2
4200 - 4299
5
4300 - 4399
10
4400 - 4499
1
4500 - 4599
1 -
7
4600 - 4699
1.
7
4700 - 4799
1
3
4900 - 4999
3
5000 - 5099
1
1
5100 - 5199
1
5200 - 5299
1
5300 - 5399
2
6150 - 6199
2
6900 - 6999
1
Total
7
99
13
4800 - 4899
AGE OF ADMISSION TO SCHOOL
For admission to the first grade in September, a child must have reached the age of five years and six months by September 10 of the year he is to enter. No entrance tests for children under the age re- quirement will be given. Vaccination and Birth Certificates are required.
3600 - 3699
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EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES
Every person from 14 to 16 years of age must have an employment certificate or permit, and those between 16 and 18 years of age must have an educational certificate before starting work. These certi- ficates and permits may be obtained from the offices of the Super- intendent of Schools and the Principal of the High School. When one makes application for a certificate (or "working card"), he must apply in person and bring his Birth Certificate or proof of last grade attended.
NO SCHOOL SIGNALS
When school is called off because of severe weather conditions, the following system will be used:
FOR ALL GRADES
The "NO SCHOOL" whistle which is 3-3-3 will blow at 7:00 A.M.
FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES Grades 1 - 7
This will include all students who either walk to school or are transported on the elementary scheduled buses.
The "NO SCHOOL" whistle which is 3-3-3 will blow at 7:25 A.M. Radio Stations WLLH and WCAP of Lowell, and WBZ of Boston, will carry announcements on their regular No School Broadcasts.
It will be the policy of the School Department to close school only in case of extreme weather conditions, otherwise, to hold regular ses- sions. Therefore, when school is in session on stormy days, parents are urged to exercise their personal judgment as to the wisdom of sending their children to school.
1958 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Open on January 2, 1958 Close on February 21, 1958
Vacation One Week
Open on March 3, 1958
Close on April 18, 1958
Open April 28, 1958
Vacation One Week (Elementary) Close on June 13, 1958 (High) Close on June 20, 1958 Summer Vacation
Open on September 3, 1958 Close on December 23, 1958 (The School Calendar may be subject to change)
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Good Friday, April 4 Columbus Day, October 13 Memorial Day, May 30 Veterans' Day, November 11
Thanksgiving, November 27, 28
(and such other days as the School Committee may designate)
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PERSONNEL 1957
ADMINISTRATION
Thomas L. Rivard, Superintendent of Schools 1955
Tufts College, A.B., A.M.
Emily W. McIntosh, Secretary 1955
George Marinel, Attendance Officer 1947
HEALTH OFFICERS
Benjamin Blechman, M.D. Chelmsford, Mass.
Raymond A. Horan, M.D. North Chelmsford, Mass.
Jessie M. Groves, R.N. North Chelmsford, Mass.
Helen E. Jewett, R.N. Chelmsford, Mass.
SUPERVISORS AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTORS
Paul E. Bordeleau, Instructor of Band 1954
New England Conservatory of Music, B.M., Boston University, M.M.
Margaret A. Cates, Remedial Reading 1957
Boston University, B.S.Ed., M.S.Ed.
Lee S. Daly, Art Supervisor 1957
Massachusetts School of Art, B.S.Ed.
Frank R. Hill, Jr., Physical Education Instructor 1956
Boston University, B.S.Ed.
Olive Littlehale, Music Supervisor 1947 1
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Eugene G. Macomber, Physical Education Instructor 1956
Drake University, B.S.Ed.
Carol J. Murphy, Physical Education Supervisor
1956
University of New Hampshire, B.S.Ed.
J. Richard Penney, Art Supervisor
1957
Massachusetts School of Art, B.S.Ed.
David H. Smith, Special Class Instructor
1956
Fitchburg Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Marion B. Moore, Lunchroom Supervisor 1956
HIGH SCHOOL
John T. Conrad, Principal 1950
Keene Teachers College, B.S.Ed., Fitchburg Teachers College, M.Ed.
C. Edith McCarthy, Vice Principal, Business
1923
Salem Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
George J. Betses, Business
1957
Salem Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
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F. Christine Booth, Latin 1927
Colby College, A.B.
Charlotte Carriel, English 1942
Mt. Holyoke College, A.B., Fitchburg Teachers College, M.Ed.
John J. Dunigan, Jr., Social Studies 1951
St. Anselm's College, A.B.
Edward J. Flynn, Jr., History 1957
The Catholic University of America, A.B.
Alfred Girolamo, General Science 1956
Boston University, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Thomas Green, Guidance
1952
Brown University, A.B., Boston University, M.Ed.
Donald A. Hankinson, Social Studies 1955
Fitchburg Teachers College, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Shirley H. Hardy, Business 1948
Boston University, B.S.Ed.
Mildred E. Hehir, French 1942
Regis College, A.B., Fitchburg Teachers College, M.Ed.
Murray B. Hicks, Chemistry, Physics 1945
Mass. State College, B.S.Ed.
Margaret M. Kavanagh, English, Civics 1956
Emmanuel College, A.B.
Martha F. Kinneen, English 1954
Emmanuel College, A.B.
Mary Ann Larkin, English 1957
Emmanuel College, A.B.
Edward J. Lynch, History, General Science 1957
St. Anselm's College, B.A.
Ernestine E. Maynard, Business 1934
Salem Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Joseph P. Nolan, Mathematics, Social Studies 1948
Canisius College, B.S.
Helen R. Poland, English 1938
Boston University, A.B.
Frederick Renvyle, Mathematics 1957
Harvard College, A.B.
Marjorie B. Scoboria, Mathematics 1942
Wellesley College, A.B., Radcliffe College, A.M.
Ernest R. Shepard, Jr., Civics, English 1955
Boston University, A.B., M.Ed.
George Simonian, Biology 1957
Trinity College, B.S., Boston University M.A.
Stanley Suchodolski, Mathematics, Mechanical Drawing 1956 Fitchburg Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
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McFARLIN SCHOOL
John T. Conrad, Principal
John J. Foley, Jr., Grade 8 1953
Fitchburg Teachers College, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
John B. Hughes, Grade 8, Driver Education 1955
Merrimack College, A.B.
Helen B. Mills, Grade 8 1947
Lowell Normal, Emerson College, B.L.I.
Vito J. Molori, Grade 8
1957
Boston College, B.S., M.S.
Alberta R. Mooney, Grade 8
1949
Salem Teachers College, B.S.Ed., Boston University, M.Ed.
Raymond E. Morin, Grade 8
1953
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Carolyn E. Weller, Grade 8
1957
University of Toledo, E.S.Ed.
CENTER SCHOOL
E. Carl Parmenter, Principal
1947
Bowdoin College, A.B., Fitchburg Teachers College, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Alice F. Comer, Grade 1
1955
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Rita A. Davey, Grade 2 1957
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Patricia C. Dion, Grade 1
1951
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Eva L. Dobson, Grade 6 1919
Plymouth Normal
Kathleen L. Ehlers, Grade 5 1957
George Washington University, A.B., M.A.
Rita M. Foley, Grade 2
1957
Lowell State Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Evelyn M. Jenkins, Grade 5
1949
Detroit Teachers College
Evangeline Karas, Grade 2 1957
Lowell State Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Gary C. Koltookian, Grade 5
1956
Bridgewater Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Electra J. Kominis, Grade 4 1955
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Katherine J. Kosartes, Grade 3
1953
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
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1354
Colere M.EZ
CiLege, M.EZ
Lavel Tercherry College, BS.DE
Linvel Tenchiers College, 3.5.EL. Fizhoury Teachers Onlege MEE
Böreviter Teschers College. B.8.Ez.
Caine D. Sten, Grade I
Lucerne Z. Suliman, Grade J
Loval Teschers College, B.S.E. Fichbury Teachers
NORTE SCHOOL
Ladie Y. ipev, Crude ! Lowvel Normal
Lovel Inciter Ciler:, B3.EL
Diana T. Ecomar, Grade !
Level Teachers College, B.S.E.d.
Lovel Teachers College, BELL
ANNUAL TOWN BEPOET
Belen M. Cheetham, Grude 5
Lowell Teachers College, B.8.5d.
Sally T. Conice, Gravde 4
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.EN.
Jodich B. Devine, Grade 3 Boston University, B.S.
Josegh J. Doamely, Grade 5 Lowell Teachers College, B.S.E.A.
Eileen W. Dufy, Grude 1
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.E.
Dorothea Gemas, Grade å Lesley College, B.S.Ed.
Amme E. Hehir, Grade 1
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.E.
Katherine M. Kelleher, Grade 1
University of Massachusetts. B.L.
Elizabeth F. Krumas, Grade 2
Lowell Teachers College, BUS.5d.
Nora E. Kiskell, Grade 4
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.E.d.
Amm G. Quinn, Grude 3 Lowell Teschers College, B.S.Ed.
Phyllis C. Edey, Grade 4
Salem Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Florence M. Bires, Grade 1 1367 Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Theima M. Welch, Grade 1
University of New Hampshire, LE.
W. Lorene Wilson, Grade 3
Lewell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
WESTLAND'S SCHOOL
Lawrence J. Sie, Principal, Grade :
Florida Southern College. B.S.Ed. New Mexico Ephlan
Marion E. Adams, Grade 2 Lowell Normal
B. Muriel Bridges, Grade : Lowell Teachers College, B.S.E.d.
Eileen D. Mackay, Grube 3
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Priscila C. Pare, Grade 5
Lowel Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
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Evelyn E. Petterson, Grade 4 1953
Fitchburg Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Marjorie R. Semple, Grade 1 1948
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Grace O. Taylor, Grade 5 1954
Simmons College, B.S.Ed., Boston University, M.Ed.
HIGHLAND SCHOOL Grades 6 and 7
John W. Sargent, Principal 1952 Merrimack College, A.B., Fitchburg Teachers College, M.Ed.
Barbara M. McGlinchey
1957
Salem Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Constance M. McSweeney
1955
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Norma E. Simard
1957
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
EAST SCHOOL
Grade 7
Christos L. Tournas, Principal 1953
Fitchburg Teachers College, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
Gladys P. Axon
Lowell Teachers College
Helen L. Milam
1957
Bates College, A.B.
Richard A. Rancatore
1956
Boston College, B.S.Ed., M.Ed.
QUESSY SCHOOL Grade 6
John A. Cronin, Principal
1957
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed., University of
Connecticut, M.A.
Robert J. Armstrong, Jr.
1957
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Patricia M. Gill 1957
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
Mary M. Guziejka
1957
Lowell Teachers College, B.S.Ed.
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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
JANITORS
Edward T. Brick
Highland School
John W. Carruthers
High School
William F. Connor
High School
George R. Dixon
Center School
Francis M. Dowd
North School
John J. Fay
McFarlin School
Wesley D. Harper
Westlands School
Clifford H. Horton
Maintenance
Elmer B. Hoyt
McFarlin School
Frederick A. Kinney
East School
Mark H. Norton
Center School
Eli E. Simpson
North School
Patrick J. Welch
Quessy School
SECRETARIES
Pauline L. Breen
North School
Margaret R. Dotten
Center School
Mary B. Nebes
Superintendent's Office
RESIGNATIONS
1
Eleanor M. O'Neil
Art Supervisor
Francis J. Byrne
High School
Walter P. Copley
High School
Vincent C. Foderaro
High School
Costas Kevghas
High School
Joseph A. Collins, Jr.
McFarlin School
Joanne E. Spurk
McFarlin School
Alva Y. Chapin
Center School
Glennis M. Corr
Center School
Constance R. Lanseigne
Center School
Avra K. Noonan
Center School
Nancy J. Scott
Center School
Janet M. Sweet
Center School
Doris M. Donovan
North School
Despina Kalogeropoulos
North School
Clementine Flomp
Westlands School
M. Rita Mascott
Westlands School
Margaret Dadian
Highland School
Evelyn R. Kennedy
East School
Marilyn L. Campbell
Secretary
Dorothy R. Clements
Secretary
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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
APPOINTMENTS
Margaret A. Cates
Remedial Reading
Lee S. Daly
Art Supervisor
J. Richard Penney
Art Supervisor
George J. Betses
High School
Edward J. Flynn, Jr.
High School
Mary Ann Larkin High School
Edward J. Lynch
High School
Frederick Renvyle
High School
Vito J. Molori
McFarlin School
Carolyn E. Weller
McFarlin School
Rita M. Davey
Center School
Kathleen L. Ehlers Center School
Rita M. Foley
Center School
Evangeline Karas
Center School
Bernadine E. Larkin
Center School
Sultana T. Poulios
Center School
Ann C. Shanahan
Center School
Elaine D. Shea
Center School
Katherine E. Sullivan
Center School
Jean E. Watt
Center School
Eleana T. Brennan
North School
Elizabeth F. Koutras
North School
Ann G. Quinn
North School
Phyllis C. Riley
North School
Florence M. Rizos
North School
Eileen D. Mackey
Westlands School
Barbara M. McGlinchey
Highland School
Norma E. Simard
Highland School
Evelyn R. Kennedy
East School
Helen L. Milam
East School
John A. Cronin
Quessy School
Robert J. Armstrong, Jr.
Quessy School
Patricia M. Gill
Quessy School
Mary M. Guziejka
Quessy School
George R. Dixon
Janitor
Pauline L. Breen
Secretary
Margaret R. Dotten
Secretary
Mary B. Nebes
Secretary
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ANNUAL TOWN REPORT
ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Marilyn E. Johnston
September, 1957 - June, 1958
RETIRED
M. Marion Adams Center School
Mary D. Donnelly
North School
Genevieve E. Jantzen McFarlin School
Helen C. Osgood North School
They will be remembered long and fondly by their pupils and fellow- workers for their faithful and efficient services.
IN MEMORIAM
James Georgakakos
The High School has felt deeply the loss of James Georgakakos who passed away October 28, 1957. He was a loyal, faithful and devoted teacher of Chelmsford youth.
CHELMSFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
1958 BUDGET
SALARIES:
Appropriated 1957
Expended 1957
Present Schools
Requested 1958 New High School
Total
Superintendent
$ 8,600.00
$ 8,600.00
$ 9,000.00
$ 9,000.00
Secretaries
9,700.00
9,307.00
10,550.00
10,550.00
Teachers
401,800.00
396,951.54
481,700.00
481,700.00
Physicians
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Attendance Officer
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
Janitors
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--
43,300.00
42,863.10
48,203.00
$ 4,750.00
52,953.00
$464,600.00
$458,921.64
$550,653.00
$ 4,750.00
$555,403.00
EXPENSES:
Administration
$ 3,800.00
$ 3,724.50
$ 4,200.00
$ 250.00
$ 4,450.00
Educational Supplies/Services
29,500.00
29,474.14
33,400.00
1,500.00
34,900.00
Fuel, Light, Water
27,300.00
27,278.04
28,200.00
7,400.00
35,600.00
Repairs
17,500.00
17,490.43
17,500.00
17,500.00
New and Replacement of Equipment
10,500.00
10,435.81
9,000.00
9,000.00
Janitor's and Nurse's Supplies
4,600.00
4,596.42
4,600.00
4,600.00
Playground
600.00
598.92
600.00
600.00
Athletic Program
2,500.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
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Transportation Vocational
58,500.00 4,000.00*
58,500.00 5,749.68
68,700.00 4,000.00*
68,700.00 4,000.00*
$158,800.00
$160,347.94
$173,200.00
$ 9,150.00
$182,350.00
Superintendent and Principal Out of State
200.00
200.00
400.00
400.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$159,000.00
$160,547.94
$173,600.00
$ 9,150.00
$182,750.00
TOTAL SALARIES
464,600.00
458,921.64
550,653.00
4,750.00
555,403.00
GRAND TOTAL
$623,600.00
$619,469.58
$724,253.00
$ 13,900.00
$738,153.00
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RECEIPTS:
State Educational Aid Law
1957 Receipts $102,599.76
1958 Estimated Receipts
$125,089.76
$125,089.76
Tuition and Transportation State Wards
3,021,09
2,805.56
2,805.56
Tuition
1,050.00
1,050.00
1,050.00
School Transportation
38,365.82
51,795.00
51,795.00
Rental of Auditoriums
270.00
250.00
250.00
Vocational Reimbursement
2,373.19
2,200.00
2,200.00
· Special Education
2,770.62
3,000.00
3,000.00
Miscellaneous
137.31
50.00
50.00
Dog Tax
1,750.91
1,800.00
1,800.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
$152,338.70
$188,040.32
$188,040.32
To be Raised by Town Taxes
467,130.88
536,212.68
550,112.68
* Plus Dog Tax
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT January 1, 1957 to December 31, 1957 Appropriated
Expended Balance
SALARIES:
Superintendent
$ 8,600.00 $ 8,600.00 $
Secretaries
9,700.00
9,307.00
393.00
Teachers
401,800.00
396,951.54
4,848.46
Physicians
1,000.00
1,000.00
Attendance Officer
200.00
200.00
Janitors
43,300.00
42,863.10
436.90
$464,600.00 $458,921.64 $ 5,678.36
EXPENSES:
Administration
$ 3,800.00 $
3,724.50 $
75.50
Educational Supplies/Services
29,500.00
29,474.14
25.86
Fuel, Light, Water
27,300.00
27,278.04
21.96
Repairs
17,500.00
17,490.43
9.57
New and Replacement of Equipment
10,500.00
10,435.81
64.19
Janitor's & Nurse's Supplies.
4,600.00
4,596.42
3.58
Playground
600.00
598.92
1.08
Athletic Program
2,500.00
2,500.00
Transportation
58,500.00
58,500.00
Vocational
5,750.91*
5,749.68
1.23
$160,550.91 $160,347.94 $
202.97
Supt. Out of State Expense
200.00
200.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$160,750.91 $160,547.94 $
202.97
TOTAL SALARIES
464,600.00
458,921.64
5,678.36
GRAND TOTAL
$625,350.91 $619,469.58 $ 5,881.33
RECEIPTS:
1957 Receipts
State Educational Aid Law
$102,599.76
Tuition and Transportation State Wards
3,021.09
Tuition
1,050.00
School Transportation
38,365.82
Rental of Auditoriums
270.00
Vocational Reimbursement
2,373.19
Special Education
2,770.62
Miscellaneous
137.31
Dog Tax
1,750.91
TOTAL RECEIPTS
$152,338.70
Raised by Town Taxes
$467,130.88
* Including Dog Tax
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HIGH SCHOOL MR. JOHN T. CONRAD
The practices and policies of our schools have never been static. From earliest times to the present, American schools have answered changing needs of new conditions with reconstructed methods, proce- dures, organization and over-all policy.
We at Chelmsford High School are trying, as we always have, to keep abreast of the times. Many of our teachers, realizing the exceed- ingly complex character of the teacher's professional task, are taking special university courses at the graduate level to increase their knowledge in their own specific fields, as well as their information of modern educational trends and methods. All our teachers are reporting periodically after school hours to review and examine textbooks, sup- plementary readers, and auxiliary aids, in order that we may secure the very finest of available materials. They are also preparing a syl- labus for each course, so that the school may have well-defined courses of study and an assurance that the work required in sequen- tial subjects is not overlapping.
Since we believe that the problems of living, growing up, and plan- ning one's future have become so involved that most young people need individual attention in school at one time or another, we are ex- panding our guidance service. This service starts with orientation in the 8th and 9th grades and includes discussions of the following topics: the purpose of school; the characteristics of an effective student; good study habits and the way to scholastic success; getting along with people; the high school curricula; the guidance services offered by the school; the testing program and the interpretation of its results; the choice of a college and the entrance requirements of colleges and other post-secondary schools; the choice of a vocation. Our counseling serv- ice gives to each student significant information on his scholastic and mental achievement; it includes the giving of aptitude, special ability, and interest tests, and the recording of the results so the student can make the wisest possible choice of his high school course, his post- secondary school, and his vocation.
Our school is a member of a group of high schools which engage well-qualified consultants to address students on matters pertaining to their fields of interest. We also make arrangements to have our students visit institutions of higher learning whenever these institu- tions open their doors to prospective freshmen.
Chelmsford High School is approved by the State Department of Education and is a member of the New England Association of Col- leges and Secondary Schools. It is now making plans for its evalua-
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tion in accordance with the "Evaluative Criteria for Secondary Schools". An account of graduates, as accurate as possible, is kept by the guidance counselor. The following is a record of the graduates of the classes from 1953-1956 who went on to post-secondary schools and colleges. The statistics herein reveal that our graduates with the grades of 85% or better, which are required for college certification, have achieved a success that compares favorably with that of the graduates of other schools. These boys and girls have demonstrated their ability to do college work in a way that is highly creditable to our school.
Number of Students
Scholastic Average for 4 Years
Average I.Q.
Number Attending Post High Education
Number Dropped Because of Scholastic Difficulties
% Failures
24
90 or above
120
21
1
5
42
85-90
111
26
1
4
76
80-85
108
43
10
21
90
75-80
103
32
10
31
124
65-70
100
24
10
42
Total
356
105
146
36
25
It has been a privilege to work with the School Committee, Superin- tendent Rivard, the High School Staff, and all those who have devoted their time and talent to improving educational opportunities in Chelmsford. We can work to no finer purpose, for no community has any resource more valuable than its young people.
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BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION EUGENE G. MACOMBER
Physical education is an integral part of the total educational sys- tem and although more emphasis is placed on things physical, the mental and social development of the personality are also stressed. It is vital that good citizenship as well as skills and appreciations be attained through physical education.
Skills in a wide variety of activities are needed, not only because they provide the individual a medium of self-expression, but also be- cause they offer him an opportunity to participate in activities going on about him. It is important for the good of the individual's relations with his fellows that he be able to engage with credit to himself in the play life of the community. The individual who cannot display at least adequate skill in the play life of the community loses social status with resulting psychological handicaps, often quite serious.
The program at Highland, Quessy, and East consists of the follow- ing activities: calesthenics: military drill; and fundamentals in foot- ball, basketball, and baseball. These are supplemented by movies, followed by question and answer periods. This phase of the program has been successful and will be continued. The sport film library at Chelmsford is well stocked and provides many enjoyable film sessions and critiques. Flexibility of schedule at these schools is a necessity.
The High School and Center School offer better facilities, and the activities there can be varied and extensive as time allows. The addi- tion of military drill and marching has proved to be a useful agent in obtaining and maintaining discipline. The rest of the program consists of calesthenics, skill drills, organized activities, and control games in all sports. Fundamentals in football, basketball, baseball, and volley ball are taught, and health lectures are given periodically throughout the school year.
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