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VOCAL MUSIC.
Most of the schools have singing among their regular exercises, but with a few exceptions it has simply consisted in singing tunes learned by note without any instruction. In a small number of schools, more attention has been paid to the subject ; the pupils have received fre- quent instruction in reading and singing from musical charts. It is recommended that substantially the same course be pursued in regard to this as in drawing, - that a teacher be employed to give instruc- tion in the schools, and also to meet the teachers at stated times to give them the best methods of teaching music.
There are many advantages to be presented in favor of the intro- duction of music as one of the branches to be taught in the schools. A little time given to this exercise during each session breaks up in a measure the irksome routine, and relieves the monotony of school work. It affords a pleasant change to both teachers and pupils, and enables them to go back to their studies refreshed and with renewed vigor.
The refining, elevating influence that music exerts upon the mind will do much towards toning down and removing that rough, bois- terous spirit which children are apt to acquire when brought together in large numbers in our schools. It will prove to be an important aid in the discipline of the school and in the moral education of the child.
The objection may be advanced that many of our teachers cannot give instruction, and that a large portion of the pupils lack a natural capacity for the study of music ; but we learn from the reports of the Boston Committee on Music, that only seven out of two hundred and fifty teachers failed to teach it satisfactorily, and that those teachers who exeelled in other branches were most successful in teaching mu- sic. Of the pupils, not more than one per cent are naturally incapable of deriving benefit from this branch. The best of results have been obtained wherever these two studies, music and drawing, have been introduced. This town should not be so backward in this important work.
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TEACHERS' MEETINGS.
A series of teachers' meetings was commenced during the last term, in which essays were read and discussions were held on subjects con- nected with the schools. Much interest has been manifested by the teachers, and the meetings have been well attended.
As there is no place easy of access for all parts of the town, it was found necessary to hold the meetings for the teachers of the two southern wards at South Weymouth, and for the rest of the town at East Weymouth. It is recommended that transportation be afforded the teachers, so that all in town can be brought together, holding the meetings in the evening instead of the afternoon, as at present. The expense would be trifling, while the advantages are important. In this connection it is recommended that a limited amount of time be given the teachers to visit other schools.
The following teachers have resigned during the three terms ending January 1, 1875 : Mr. G. F. Chace, of the South High; Miss Lottie Briggs, assistant in the Adams Grammar ; Miss A. L. Loud, of the Athens Intermediate ; Miss C. W. Clay, of the Middle Street Interme- diate ; Miss A. L. Nute, of the School Street Intermediate ; Miss A. A. R. Hayes and Miss M. P. Lara, of the Broad Street Grammar ; Miss F. F. Lowe, of the Mt. Pleasant Lower Intermediate ; Miss C. E. Spilstead, of the Washington Street Primary ; Miss A. L. White, of the Pratt. Primary ; Miss H. C. Torrey, of the Main Street Intermediate ; Miss C. J. Reed, of the Central Street Upper Intermediate ; Miss A. C. Plummer, of the Pond Street Intermediate ; and Miss M. B. Bates, of the Pond Street Primary. Changes have also been made in the location of some of the teachers.
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The following table contains the names, locations, and salaries of the teachers employed at the present time : -
SCHOOL.
NAME.
SALARY.
North Higlı .
George W. Shaw
$1,300 00
Sarah Lewison 500 00
South High.
George B. Vose. 1,200 00
Alice R. Rogers
400 00
Adams Grammar
Eliza French .
400 00
Louie Briggs .
200 00
Athens Grammar.
Edward N. Dyer
1,000 00
Athens Intermediate
Hattie J. Farren. 340 00
Athens Primary.
Florence E. Tirrell 30 00
Commercial St. Grammar ...
W. H. Bartlett.
1,000 00
Commercial St. Lower Grm'r ..
Ellen G. Parrott
400 00
Commercial St. Grammar.
Hannah E. Ward, Assistant ...
340 00
Middle St. Intermediate.
Anna L. Noyes
340 00
Middle St. Primary.
A. F. Gardner.
300 00
School St Intermediate
Nettie W. Knights
360 00
High St. Intermediate.
Lizzie R. Healey
340 00
High St. Primary .
Carrie L. Farren
300 00
Grant St. Primary .
Lavinia Totman.
300 00
Pleasant St. Intermediate
Abbie A. Burrill
360 00
Pleasant St. Primary ...
Annie H. Vining .
300 00
Broad St. Upper Grammar ..
J. W. Armington ..
1,000 00
Broad St. Lower Grammar ..
Nellie A. Wallace
400 00
Broad St. Grammar.
340 00
Perkins Intermediate
340 00
Perkins Primary .
Mary L. Hunt.
300 00
Mt. Pleasant Upper Inter.
Lizzie L. Hatch
360 00
Mt. Pleasant Lower Inter. .. ..
Flora A. Colson.
340 00
Mt. Pleasant Upper Primary . . .
M. Lizzie Foye 300 00
Mt. Pleasant Lower Primary . ..
Clara F. Perry ..
300 00
Pratt Grammar.
George C. Torrey
1,000 00
Pratt Primary
Sarah E. Spilstead
300 00
Washington St. Primary.
E. S. Spilstead 300 00
S. L. Vining. 480 00
Main St: Intermediate.
Maria C. Holbrook 340 00
Main St. Primary .
J. Ellen French.
300 00
Torrey St. Grammar
Louis A.
1,000 00
Central St. Upper Intermediate
Lizzie L. Whitman
360 00
S. C. Vining
340 00
Maria A. Morrill.
340 00
S. J. Rogers
300 00
Emma J. Smith
340 00
Union St. Mixed Intermediate. Randolph St. Mixed Inter ...... Pond St. Mixed Intermediate ..
S. L. Fisher 340 00
Anna S. Colburn
340 00
Lizzie Dyer.
120 00
Main St. Grammar.
Central St. Intermediate ... . . Central St. Lower Intermediate Central St. Primary .
Helen H. Blanchard, Assistant, A. A. Smith
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The following table shows the attendance in the several schools for the year ending July 1, 1874 : -
NAMES OF SCHOOLS.
Boys.
Girls.
Whole No.
Average.
Boys.
Girls.
Whole No.
Average.
North High.
21
40
61
56
17
$6
53
47
South High.
14
23
37
33
14
19
33
27
Adams Grammar
26
35
61
47
28
31
59
45
Athens Grammar ..
18
21
39
34
20
19
39
27
Commercial Street Upper Grammar ..
22
27
49
38
19
23
42
33
Commercial Street Lower Grammar ..
30
29
59
50
26
23
49
38
Broad Street Upper Grammar
27
30
57
44
28
31
59
48
Broad Street Lower Grammar
34
26
60
54
33
27
60
47
Pratt Grammar
23
24
47
37
23
26
49
43
Main Street Grammar
18
18
36
32
17
18
35
32
Central Street Grammar
28
40
68
52
44
26
25
51
39
Middle Street Intermediate.
21
15
36
30
25
17
42
32
School Street Intermediate.
19
22
41
33
18
23
41
36
High Street Intermediate
21
21
42
34
22
16
38
30
Pleasant Street Intermediate.
28
42
34
14
24
38
28
Perkins Intermediate .
28
15
43
.37
25
15
40
37
Mt. Pleasant Upper Intermediate.
21
16
37
33
20
15
35
30
Mt. Pleasant Lower Intermediate ....
22
19
41
35
21
19
40
33
Main Street Intermediate ..
25
20
45
40
24
19
43
37
Central Street Upper Intermediate. ..
25
24
49
42
25
21
46
40
Central Street Lower Intermediate. ..
26
22
48
46
25
22
47
44
Union Street Mixed Intermediate ..
22
17
39
35
23
16
39
34
Randolph Street Mixed Intermediate.
11
15
26
20
10
17
27
20
Athens Primary
35
24
59
41
42
35
77
44
Middle Street Primary .
30
20
50
40
32
32
64
56
High Street Primary
39
23
62
48
48
28
76
50
Grant Street Primary .
28
27
55
45
34
29
63
52
Pleasant Street Primary. Perkins Primary ..
26
23
49
36
25
25
50
36
Mt. Pleasant Upper Primary.
28
20
48
41
29
22
51
37
Mt. Pleasant Lower Primary .
20
26
46
36
30
37
67
45
Washington Street Primary
37
21
58
46
37
25
62
50
Pratt Primary .
27
22
49
39
27
22
49
31
Main Street Primary
40)
32
72
66
43
32
75
57
Central Street Primary
26
26
52
46
29
30
59
49
Pond Street Primary'
17
10
27
21
22
12
34
25
27
14
41
39
19
11
30
27
25
37
62
44
28
38
66
42
62
28
37
65
57
Athens Intermediate
26
26
14
Pond Street Intermediate .
First Term.
Second Term.
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS.
Population of the town in 1870 .
9,010
Number of children between five and fifteen years of age, 2,013
Number of different pupils of all ages in the public schools during the first term of the school year 1,914
Number of different pupils of all ages in the public
schools during the second term of the school year . 1,940
Average number of pupils belonging to all the schools during the year
1,927
Average daily attendance during the first term
1,589
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" second "
1,523
66 66 for the year
1,556
per cent of daily attendance in all the schools,
8044
number of pupils belonging to the High Schools daily attendance .
81
Per cent of daily attendance in the High Schools .
88
Average number of pupils belonging to Grammar Schools .
554
Average daily attendance
465
Per cent of daily attendance
84
Average number of pupils belonging to Intermediate and Mixed Schools
569
Average daily attendance
484
Per cent of daily attendance
85
Average number of pupils belonging to the Primary Schools
741
Average daily attendance
561
Per cent of daily attendance
76
Average number of pupils to each teacher in Grammar Schools
46
Average number of pupils to each teacher in Intermediate Schools .
41
Average number of pupils to each teacher in Primary Schools 57
Appended to the report is the revised course of study. The ques- tions submitted to the candidates for admission to the High Schools are also given.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR G. LEWIS, Superintendent of Schools. WEYMOUTHI, Jan. 30, 1875. €
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REVISED COURSE OF STUDY.
GEOGRAPHY.
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1. Name the States that border on Lake Michigan.
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2. Name three rivers belonging to the Pacific Slope of North America.
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3. Bound Massachusetts, and name six of its principal cities. 5
4. Name the States that border on the Atlantic.
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5. Name the States that are first in the production of the follow- ing :- 1, cotton ; 2, rice ; 3, sugar cane ; 4, wheat and corn ; 5, gold ; 6, iron and coal. 5
6. Name two of the United States that have no high lands.
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7. Which continent extends farthest south ?
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8. Name the principal mountain ranges of North and South America and Asia, and name the highest range in the world.
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9. Define Latitude and Longitude. 5
10. Name some city in South Latitude and East Longitude. 45
11. What and where are the following? Hoangho ; Yeddo ; Cey- lon ; Cairo; Niger; Hayti ; Pyrenees ; Marajo ; Rio Grande.
HISTORY.
1. When and where was the first English settlement made in the U. S. ?
2. When, where, and by what people was Massachusetts first settled ?
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3. By what religious denomination was Pennsylvania settled ?
" Maryland ?
4. What part of N. A. was settled by the French, and what part by the Dutch ?
5. Name the thirteen original colonies.
6. State the cause of the Revolution, the place and date of the first battle, and the general result of the war.
7. Give some of the principal events of 1777.
8. Name five American and five British generals of the Revolu- tion.
9. During which President's administration did the second war with England take place ?
'10. When did the great civil war begin? What was the cause? In what year did it end, and what was the result ?
ARITHMETIC.
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1. From (7.2 × 9.74) take .047 X .0021.
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2. Divide 24.8 by .8 ; 3.24 by 6; 255 by .05; 1.728 by 4.8. 5
3. Find the prime factors of 7007, 128, 718.
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4. Find the sum, difference, product, and quotient of 63 and 53. 8
5. What will 9 oz. 12 pwts. 18 grs. of gold cost at $230 per pound ? 8
6. Find the simple interest of $320.56 from June 7, 1872, to June 12, 1874, at 7} %.
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7. What must be the face of a note for 90 days that it may yield $120 when discounted at a bank?
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8. What is the present worth of a note for $600, due in 6 months, without interest ?
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9. What principal will gain $50 in 1 year, 4 months, at 6% ?
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10. When gold is at 15% premium, how much gold can be bought for $200 currency ?
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11. . At $1.25 per rod of fence, what will be the cost of fencing a square field containing 300 acres ?
12. Multiply the square root of 650.25 by the cube root of 250.047. 12
GRAMMAR.
(1.) " Suddenly they were startled by the tramp of horses' hoofs and the voices of men."
(2.) ""Tis the enemy," shouted the matron ; " fight to the last, my sons, and defend your king "
(3.) " But the king recognized the voices of Douglas and of Bruce, and bade them have no fear."
1. Name all the pronouns in the above sentences, and give the case of each.
2. Make a list of all the nouns, and give the case of each.
3. Make a list of all the transitive verbs, and give the mode of each.
4. Make a list of all the irregular verbs, and give the principal parts of each.
5. Parse defend.
6. Parse sons.
7. Parse have.
8. Tell the voice of the verb in the first sentence, and then write the sentence changing the voice.
9. Analyze the first sentence.
10. Give a synopsis of fight in all the tenses of the indicative and potential moods, active voice, and give the present, past, and perfect participles.
COURSE OF STUDY.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
Divided into three classes, each occupying one year.
THIRD CLASS.
Reading .- Monroe's First Reader, to page 70.
Arithmetic. - Pupils to be taught to count to one hundred ; to count by object, and by twos, fives, and tens.
Slate Exercises .- Printing capital and small letters; writing the Arabic characters
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SECOND CLASS.
Reading .- Monroe's First Reader completed, and Second Reader, to page 112 ; learn the marks of punctuation.
Spelling .- Words from the reading lessons; Sanders's Primary Speller, to page 35.
Arithmetic .- Through multiplication tables in Walton's Primary Arithmetic ; Roman numerals to C.
Slate Exercises .- Writing capital and small letters ; numbers in Arabic and Roman notation, to one hundred.
FIRST CLASS.
Reading- Monroe's Second Reader completed; Franklin Third Reader, to page 70.
Spelling .- Words from the reading lessons ; finish Sanders's Pri- mary Speller.
Writing .- Primary book.
Arithmetic .- Walton's Primary completed ; addition and subtrac- . tion of numbers on the slate ; multiplication and division with a sin- gle figure for multiplier and divisor.
Geography .- Guyot's Primary, to page 30.
Slate Exercises .- Writing words and short sentences.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS.
Divided into three classes, each occupying one year.
THIRD CLASS.
Reading. - Franklin Third, to page 170.
Spelling. - Words from the reader ; Sanders's Speller, to page 33. Writing Book. - Number one.
Arithmetic. - Walton's Intellectual, to page 43; oral instruction in notation and numeration.
Geography. - Guyot's Primary to North America.
SECOND CLASS.
Reading. - Franklin Third, completed ; Franklin Fourth, to page 140.
Spelling. - Words from reader ; Sanders's Speller, to page 46.
Writing Book. - Number two.
Arithmetic. - Walton's Intellectual, to page 74 ; Walton's Written, to page 49.
Geography. - Guyot's, completed and reviewed.
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FIRST CLASS.
Reading. - Franklin Fourth, completed.
Spelling. - Words from the reader ; Sanders's Speller, to page 63.
Writing Book. - Number three.
Arithemetic. - Walton's Intellectual, to page 97 ; Walton's Written, to page 84.
Geography. - Guyot's Intermediate, to page 31.
Grammar. - Greene's Introduction, to Syntax.
GRAMMAR SCHOOLS.
Divided into three classes, each occupying one year.
THIRD CLASS.
Reading. - Franklin Fifth, to page 162.
Spelling. - Words from the reader ; Sanders's Speller, to page 88. Writing Book. - Number four.
Arithmetic. - Walton's Intellectual, to page 121; Walton's Writ- ten, to page 150.
Geography. - Guyot's Intermediate, to page 60.
Grammar. - Greene's Introduction, completed.
SECOND CLASS.
Reading. - Franklin Fifth, to page 270.
Spelling. - Words from reader ; Sanders's Speller, to page 129.
Writing Book. - Number five.
Arithmetic. - Walton's Intellectual, completed ; Walton's Written, to page 230.
Geography. - Guyot's Intermediate, to page 88.
History. - Anderson's United States, to the Revolution.
Grammar. - Greene's Grammar, to Syntax, analyzing and pars- ing throughout the year.
FIRST CLASS.
Reading. - Franklin Fifth, completed.
Spelling. - Words from the reader ; Sanders's Speller, completed. Writing Book. - Number six.
Arithmetic. - Walton's Written, to page 283, and reviewed from the beginning.
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Geography. - Guyot's Intermediate, completed and reviewed.
History. - Anderson's United States, completed and reviewed.
Grammar. - Greene's Grammar, completed and reviewed ; analyz- ing and parsing throughout the year.
Map drawing is to be taught in connection with Geography. Com- positions and declamations during the course. It is expected and required of the teachers, especially in the Primary and Intermediate Schools, that there shall be constant oral instruction given in con- nection with the different studies in the course.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE WEYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOLS.
FOURTH CLASS.
First Term. - Algebra, English Language, Arithmetic. Latın. Second Term. - Algebra, English Language, Physiology. Latin.
THIRD CLASS.
First Term. - Bookkeeping, Natural Philosophy, Civil Govern- ment. Latin, Greek.
Second Term. - Geometry, Natural Philosophy, Ancient History. Latin, Greek.
SECOND CLASS.
First Term. - Geometry, Chemistry, Modern History. Latin, Greek, French.
Second Term. - Trigonometry and Surveying, Rhetoric, Physical Geography. Latin, Greek, French.
FIRST CLASS.
First Term. - Geology, Political Economy, Mental Philosophy. Latin, Greek, French.
Second Term. - Botany, Moral Philosophy, Astronomy, English Literature. Latin, Greek, French.
General exercises in the elementary branches once a week through - out the course. Compositions and declamations throughout the course. The elective studies are printed in italics. Pupils can take the elective studies, instead of those in the regular course, by passing the examination required by the Committee.
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