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MAUDE S. WASHBURN,
Principal
REPORT OF THE DALE STREET SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
As Principal of the Dale Street School, I submit my first annual report.
The period from August, 1963, to December, 1963, has been a most interesting and educationally rewarding one to me. The development of the Dale Street School into a new and separate administrative unit, the completion and occupancy of the Dale Street Addition, the com- pletion of alterations to the existing building, and the excellent spirit of professional enthusiasm exhibited by the school staff are especially noteworthy. The Dale Street School is growing not only in regard to the number of students enrolled, but, more important, in the educa- tional opportunities available to the student.
The Program
During the past few months, the faculty began an intensive study of the present curriculum in order to prepare a curriculum guide in all subject areas for each grade. In keeping with our objective of constant inspection and evaluation of all areas of the instructional program, a study has begun of available texts in the various subject areas as a prelude to recommendations for new curriculum materials. As a result of a map survey initiated in September, 1963, each classroom now has a complete set of up-to-date maps and globes suitable to the subject areas taught in that grade.
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The faculty is voluntarily studying a Modern Mathematics Pro- gram developed by Science Research Associates which is based on the Greater Cleveland Mathematics Program. This is a year-long project and the staff meets once weekly under the direction of Mrs. Duffus, who taught the material as it was being developed for a number of years. This study has a twofold purpose:
1. To familiarize the staff with the modern approach to mathematics.
2. To enable the staff to intelligently determine the worth and/or need for the program in our school.
An Ungraded Reading program for grades 4-6 will be started as soon in 1964 as is educationally sound. Children will be grouped according to the following criteria regardless of present grade place- ment.
1. Reading Achievement scores on a standardized reading test.
2. Teacher recommendations.
3. Past reading achievement records.
In addition to the grouping of the children, new reading materials, including new reading texts (and reading laboratories) for each group, were purchased.
Finally, plans are being formulated to departmentalize the major subject areas for the start of school in September, 1964.
Library
The Dale Street School Library will open shortly after the Christ- mas holidays. With the able assistance of Mr. Daniel Hogan, the High School Librarian, many volumes of fine books were purchased. Areas of interest selected were many and varied and included History, Science, Mathematics, Fiction, Music, Art, Autobiography, and many others on all reading levels. Through the cooperation of a few PTA mothers and Mr. Hogan, the books are being catalogued, indexed, and readied for student use.
Cafeteria
After two and one-half months of cold lunches our cafeteria was opened on Monday, November 25. This was a red-letter day for the children, and I imagine, for their parents as well. Whereas the school lunch program is an entirely self-supporting endeavor, and a balanced nutritious meal such as is served cannot be prepared at home for twenty-five cents, we would like to see more of the children partici- pating in the program.
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Building
Special mention must be made of the fine work done by the school custodians under the direction of Mr. Walter Reynolds. Mr. John Grover has been most cooperative and helpful during many difficult and trying times.
The opening of the fine new addition was anxiously awaited by all who were to live and work in it. The tremendous task of moving equipment and children into their appointed areas was carried out with a minimum of confusion or interruption of the educational pro- gram. This was due to the splendid cooperation of the pupils, teachers and custodians.
I wish to thank the citizens of Medfield for their interest in and support of the school program and the members of the School Com- mittee, the Superintendent, and the school staff for the assistance and cooperation they have given me.
Respectfully submitted,
ALLAN K. BELCHER, JR.,
Principal
REPORT OF THE AMOS CLARK KINGSBURY SCHOOL
To the Superintendent of Schools:
It gives me a great deal of pleasure to submit my ninth annual report as principal of the junior-senior high school for the year ending December 31, 1963.
In September of 1962 committees were formed in every depart- ment to revise and develop curriculum guides for every area. The entire curriculum was studied and certain additions and changes have been made. By June of 1963 all departments had at least a preliminary outline to a complete course of study guide. In September 1963 the School Committee voted to dismiss the student body for one half day each month. After the students are dismissed at 11:30 A.M., the faculty
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meet in their designated committee rooms from 12 noon to 4:00 P.M. to work at completing the course of study guides. It is planned to have complete course of study guides by June 1964.
Because of revisions made in the curriculum four years ago, several members of the junior class will have completed four years of high school math and science by June 1964. This will afford them the opportunity to elect an advanced math and/or science in their senior year. Also, several members of the junior class will be taking French IV next school year as they are completing their third year of that language.
At a recent meeting of the New England Association of College Admission Directors, the writer learned that Medfield High School enjoys a good reputation in the colleges of New England. The graduates have established an excellent record at the various colleges. (See Guidance Director's Annual Report.)
On June 10, 1963 fifty-six seniors graduated from the Amos Clark Kingsbury High School. Of the 56 graduates, 38 went on to further education.
The following scholarships were awarded at graduation: Medfield Parent-Teachers Association Scholarship to Melissa McQuillan who is attending Radcliffe; The Medfield Lions Club Scholarship to Nancy McGary who is attending the University of New Hampshire; The American Legion Beckwith Post No. 110 to Cameron Daley who is attending Northeastern; The Hannah Adams Club Scholarship to Gale Franke who is attending the University of Massachusetts; and the Medfield Teachers Club Scholarship to Nancy Kennedy who is attend- ing Pembroke College.
The following awards were made at graduation: The Harvard Prize Book to Jeffrey Cook; The Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award to Nancy McGary; The Bausch & Lomb Science Award to Melissa McQuillan; American Legion Medals to Margaret Stubblebine and Joanne Duffus; and the Alton H. Hartford Prizes to Marjorie Owen and Mary Sheridan.
This past fall many members of the junior class went on a trip to the United Nations. This is the second year that we have participated in this venture and again found it to be very worthwhile.
Medfield High School was represented in Chicago at a national science conference by Mrs. Julia Warburton, teacher of Chemistry and Physics, and Beverly Pederson a junior. The three day conference was sponsored and financed by the Boston Edison Company.
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George Sauer, a sophomore, was selected by The National Associa- tion of Teachers of Science to attend a three day conference in Boston. George was one of 25 boys from New England to be selected. He and Mr. Stephen Rudin, the Biology teacher, attended the conference.
In September 1963 the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that Victoria Sauer was a National Merit Semi-finalist. There were some 13,000 Semi-finalists chosen. These 13,000 Semi- finalists constitute less than two-thirds of one per cent of the nation's graduating secondary school senior population. Richard Souza received a Letter of Commendation for his high achievement on the National Merit Scholarship Examinations.
This report would not be complete without mentioning the work done by the Medfield Chapter of the National Honor Society, the Stu- dent Council and the student librarians; Mrs. Olive Potter and Mr. Daniel Hogan respectively have done a marvelous job with these organizations.
The Honor Society has conducted opening exercises, dispatched school news to the newspapers and is presently investigating the feasibility of conducting unsupervised honor study halls.
The Student Council has the never-ending task of acting as the representative of the students and assisting the school administrators. The Council, among other accomplishments, has scheduled and con- ducted an assembly every month.
The Student Librarians have acted as assistant librarians every period of every school day. While the importance of this task is some- times overlooked by others, the students perform a very vital service in the operation of the school.
The administration, faculty and students of the junior-senior high school wish to express their sincere gratitude to all persons and organizations who have so graciously given gifts, time and effort to making ours a better school.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES F. MAINS,
Principal
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GRADUATION EXERCISES of MEDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL . CLASS OF 1963 HIGH SCHOOL 7:15 P.M. Monday, June 10, 1963
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Program
Processional
"Pomp and Circumstance" Medfield School Band Mr. Robert Hersee, Director Marshals
Class of 1963 Elgar
Jeffrey Cook
Richard Souza
Rev. William Moors
Invocation
Address of Welcome
Nancy Ann McGary, President, Class of 1963
Choral Group "No Man Is an Island"
Whitney and Kramer
Essays:
Nancy Ann McGary-"Art" Margaret Anne Stubblebine-"Scholarship" Joanne McLean Duffus-"Music" Melissa Ann McQuillan-"Philosophy"
Presentation of Class Gift
Nancy Margaret Kennedy, Vice President, Class of 1963
Acknowledgement Jeffrey Cook, President, Class of 1964
Presentation of Awards and The Medfield Teachers' Club Scholarship Charles F. Mains, Principal
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Presentation of American Legion Medals
Lindsey M. Ripley, Jr., Beckwith Post No. 110
Presentation of Scholarships
Mrs. James Thorp, President, Hannah Adams Club
Mr. Melville Mills, Commander, Beckwith Post No. 110
Mr. Matthew Tocci, President, Medfield Lions Club
Mr. Walter Avery, President, Medfield Parent-Teacher Association
Presentation of The Alton H. Hartford Prize of the Parent-Teacher Association
Mr. William Walsh President-Elect, Medfield Parent-Teacher Association
Presentation of Student Council Scholastic Award Margaret Anne Stubblebine, President, Student Council
Choral Group "The Halls of Ivy" Russel and Knight
Awarding of Diplomas
Mr. Joseph Donahue, Chairman, Medfield School Committee Mr. Thomas A. Blake, Superintendent of Schools
Recessional
"Washington Post"
Sousa
CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE CLASS ROLL
Terrance George Amato Ralph Arthur Baker, Jr. William James Callachan Charlotte Esther Carlson Janet Carlson Joanne Carlson Mary Elizabeth Carter Carol Ann Christian Pamela Corinne Clarridge Cameron Hugh Daley* Nina Ann D'Angelo Alan S. Dick John Grimes Donahue Joanne McLean Duffus
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Diane Jacqueline Eburne Gale Belinda Franke Ralph Richard Hamilton Stephan Rand Harrison James Robert Horgan Joseph Dennis Horgan Susan Vicky Hull Robert Laurence Hurd Richard Henry Iafolla Carole Elaine Johnson Joyce Marcia Kaminski Anita Edna Karle Nancy Margaret Kennedy* Steven Kent Larsen
Wendy Joan Loader Carol Ann Lothrop Barbara Ann Ludlow Karen Ann Magnussen Nancy Ann McGary*
Melissa Ann McQuillan* Barbara Helen Nelson
Marjorie Louise Owen Betty Marie Pederson
Linda Jane Perrin John Leslie Preston, Jr. Mary Margaret Riley
Donna Lee Roberts
Michael James Rogers
Sandra Sarikas Michael Roy Scribner
Cheryl Ann See Mary Karen Sheridan Shirley Ann Smith Kenneth Everett Stockwell
Margaret Anne Stubblebine*
Eric Theodore Suereth Thelma Anne Tocci Jane Lawton Travers Marvin Douglas Vliet Karen Emily Waters Gerald David Wills* Richard Badgley Yoder
*Members of the Medfield Chapter of the National Honor Society
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GUIDANCE REPORT
To the Superintendent of Schools:
I hereby submit my report for the year 1963-64:
The heart of the guidance program is the counseling of students. This aspect of guidance was expanded with the additional assistance of Mr. James McCarthy, who has devoted much time to counseling with grades 7 and 8 pupils. Daily interviews took place throughout the school year covering all grades, 7 through 12. Much of the effort was devoted to areas of program selection, future education, vocational choices and any personal assistance requested. Many parents found that it was helpful to visit the guidance office in order to be a part of the counseling process. This will be encouraged in order that home and school will be in direct communication with each other. This aspect of guidance is gratifying since a team-work approach is possible and is to be desired.
Our testing program is working toward the goal of better under- standing the pupils' strengths and weaknesses, thus enabling guidance, administration and faculty to assess each student objectively but al- ways in cooperation with the teachers' observations and recommenda- tions. Our testing program consists of various tests used to assist us in measuring ability and achievement. All grades (7 through 12) are tested for specific purposes. That is, the High School Placement Test for the 8th grade entering high school, the use of Algebra and Latin Prognoses tests for pupils electing such subjects and to determine the feasibility of students continuing these subjects. The National Educa- tional Development test, the National Merit Scholastic Aptitude Test are administered where appropriate and where the student specifically requests it. Likewise many colleges are interested in the results of these tests noted above, since they are good predictors of success in terms of education beyond high school; they are used for guidance purposes as well, e.g. the making of a wise choice of a college for each student.
Our students have been successful in gaining admission to colleges and other institutions of higher education. More significant is the fact that over an eight year period, our students have entered 59 different colleges and universities. The number entering college was 114. Of the 114 students, 17 left the school in which they enrolled as freshmen. Of the 17, four left to be married, 2 left because of ill health, 4 students have transferred to other schools and 7 left for academic reasons. Of these 7, two re-entered leaving a total of 5 students out of 114 who have left for academic reasons. This figure represents 4% of all stu- dents entering college from Medfield High School.
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A follow-up of our graduates is being conducted this year using a new form of questionnaire and we are confident that the information returned to us will be invaluable in terms of an ever-continuing effort to provide the best educational services possible.
Mr. McCarthy is counseling all 7th and 8th grade pupils and assist- ing in the duties and responsibilities of the entire guidance program.
We are continuing the vocational career program in conjunction with the Occupational Information Center of Northeastern University. Already a vocational career assembly has been presented for grades 9-12 and two speakers have visited our school to discuss two specific vocational areas with Juniors and Seniors. This program continues through the month of March.
Approximately 20 schools and colleges have been invited to visit our school. As a result, admissions officers from schools and colleges and our school will be in close contact. Much value should be derived from these visits as they relate to admission, scholarships available, admission requirements, and most important, we will be able to tell about our school and its program.
Personnel from the Norwood Employment Security Office have been invited to visit our school to administer the General Aptitude Test Battery to the students of the business department, thereby increasing their opportunities for immediate employment.
A work study program is being explored for both educational and vocational reasons. National statistics indicate that the drop-out trend in High School is causing national leaders and educators more than a little concern. Such a program will help us to keep the drop-out rate here well below the national level.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN B. DAVIDSON,
Director
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ELEMENTARY HEALTH REPORT
To the Superintendent of Schools:
The health of the pupils in the Elementary School has been very good, with the exception of a small percent having contagious diseases.
Physical examinations were done on all pupils in the fourth grade and to all new pupils entering our school system. Children entering the first grade were examined by the school physician or by their own physicians.
Number of pupils examined in Grade IV
and new pupils 139
Number of pupils examined for Grade I 131
Number of pupils examined by own physician 23
Number of pupils excused from vaccinations by Doctor 2
The following findings on physical examination:
Pupils with Enlarged Glands
6
Pupils with Enlarged Tonsils 5
Pupils with Arrested Tuberculosis
1
Pupils with Epyshysitis
1
Pupils with Celiac
1
Pupils with Diabetes
1
Pupils with Heart Murmur
1
Pupils with Rheumatoid Arthritis
1
Pupils wearing braces-post polio
1
This year we have had fifteen pupils who have had operations such as appendectomy, kidney, heart and tonsillectomy; also we have had fractures of the arm and the leg.
The vision of every child is tested by means of the Titmus Vision Test once each year.
Number of pupils tested 850
Number of pupils wearing glasses 99
Number of notices sent home because of failure to pass test 22
Number of personal calls on failure 16
The hearing of every child is tested in accordance with instructions set up by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Number of pupils tested 850
Number of pupils retested 22
Number of pupils failed under treatment 4
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It is impossible to determine the number of contagious diseases we have had during the school year, because on the doctor's certificate, which the pupils brings in after having been absent five days or more from school, the doctor states, "He is free to return to school being free from a contagious disease." However, known cases are as follows:
German Measles 69
Scarlet Fever
4
Mumps 1
Chicken pox
1
Pupils have come into my office for the following: ear aches, upset stomachs, cuts, scratches, bruised knees, headaches, sore throats, bee stings, colds, splinters, tooth aches, removing of staples and other miscellaneous things.
Sabin Oral Vaccine was given to the pupils who had participated in the program last year.
DENTAL CLINIC REPORT
Pupils in grades one through four were given a dental examination by Dr. Kirschbaum, the school dentist.
Number of clinics
22
Clinic for examinations
4
Number of pupils examined
570
Number of pupils found to have no work to be done 357
Pupils not returning dental slips 41
65 Pupils with one cavity
56 Pupils with two cavities
28 Pupils with three cavities
18 Pupils with four cavities
11 Pupils with five cavities
8 Pupils with six cavities
1 Pupil with seven cavities
6 Pupils with eight cavities
1 Pupil with nine cavities
5 Pupils with twelve cavities
2 Pupils to have extractions
It is of interest only to find that pupils coming into our school system are the pupils to have the most work to be done.
Pupils that have been checked periodically by their own dentist or by the school dentist have fewer cavities.
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In April and May we had pre-school registration for children en- tering the first grade in September. Dr. Stagg examined these children with a parent present.
Pupils examined for entering in September 162
SECONDARY SCHOOL HEALTH REPORT
It seems most fitting to have a Junior-Senior Health report separate from the Elementary. The health problems are very different, more counselling with teachers, conferences with pupils and parents, and aiding with emotional problems.
Physical examinations were done in the seventh grade, eleventh grade, to all pupils engaged in sports, and to all new pupils entering our school system.
Number of pupils examined 239
The following findings on physical examinations:
Pupils with Epilepsy
2
Congenital Heart
3
Diabetes
3
Rheumatic Fever
1
Asthma
9
Heart Murmur
3
Rapid Heart
1
Hearing Deficiency
3
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1
Spondylolesthesis
1
Coxackie B. Virus
1
Post-Polio
5
Dislocated Hip
1
Traumaler Amputation of finger on left hand 1
We have had minor injuries in the High School and only one pupil was taken to the hospital because of an accident that occurred in school. Several of the pupils have been involved in accidents outside of school, and it was necessary for them to be in school with crutches.
Most of our absentees have been of short duration, due to mumps, german measles, and tonsillectomy. Two pupils had to remain home because of slight cases of anemia. In April we had many pupils who had German Measles. It seemed as if every other week a different class was smaller because of this disease. However, by graduation and final examinations, all students were back in school. It is very hard to say how many did have German Measles because of the Doctor's Certificate; but known cases were apparently 148.
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Each student had his eyes tested by the Titmus Vision Test.
Number of Pupils Tested 521 Number of Pupils Wearing Glasses 154
Number of Notices sent Home 21
Each student has had his hearing tested by the Pure Tone Tester. Number of Pupils Tested 521
Number of Pupils Failed 3
Sabin Oral Vaccine was given in the High School to the pupils who had participated in the program last year.
In October the Norfolk County Hospital did Tuberculosis Testing to the pupils in Grade Eleven.
Number of pupils T.B. Tested 53
Number of pupils Refused 8
Number of pupils found Positive 5
The pupils who were found to be positive had arrangements made for them to be X-Rayed.
The X-Ray Mobile unit X-Rayed all the school personnel who had not been X-Rayed within three years. Eighty-six of the school per- sonnel were X-Rayed. One teacher preferred to have the X-Ray done privately.
The Future Nurses Club has been very active this year and I am very happy to relate that ten of the members were accepted to Schools of Nursing. The Club held meetings twice a month this year; instead of a meeting every time, they would go to an Open House at a Hospital.
Some of the activities of the club were Medical Career Day at the Medfield State Hospital, Open House at Framingham Union Hospital, helping at the Sabin Vaccine Clinic, and Pre-school registration. Several of the girls gave a party to a group of patients at the Medfield State Hospital during one of the vacations.
The Future Nurses Club was honored to have two representatives from Burbank Hospital School of Nursing at Fitchburg. They showed slides and talked about the nursing career at the Hospital. The girls from the Freshman Class through Grade 12 were invited to attend this meeting.
I wish to take this opportunity to express the appreciation of the Health Department and myself to those persons who have helped to make this school year a successful one.
Respectfully submitted,
MADELEINE HARDING, R.N. School Nurse
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SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
To the Superintendent of Schools:
In planning the School Lunch Program we have tried to maintain a nutritional adequate lunch for all ages in the school system. We strive to provide a lunch which is attractive and tempting to the chil- dren, by having many of the familiar foods as well as introducing new foods. Participation in the program has been above last year's figures, with an increase in the sale of milk. We are striving constantly to improve our percentage of participation.
The number of cafeteria workers has been increased, as well as the length of the working day. One new item has been the introduction, on a limited scale, of hot rolls prepared from U.S.D.A. donated products.
The School Cafeteria has continued to share in the Government Reimbursement Program and as such the menu must meet certain standards established by the Government. They are as follows: 2 ounces of lean meat, poultry, fish or cheese; 3/4 cup fruit and/or vegetable; a good source of Vitamin C must be served every day; a serving of fruit or vegetable rich in Vitamin A must be included twice a week; a slice of whole grain or enriched bread, or a serving of corn bread; 2 teaspoons of butter; and 8 ounces of whole milk. There is no dessert required for the Type A meal, but we believe it is desirable to have one. Therefore, our menus are planned to include some type of dessert.
On December 2, 1963, the Dale Street Cafeteria opened with a 98% participation of students eating lunch. It is with regret that one of the familiar faces in the Dale Street Cafeteria, Mrs. Yankee, tendered her resignation due to ill health. She will be missed by all.
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