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1. The need to learn to live with other human beings (citizenship).
2. The need to achieve and maintain sound mental and physical health.
3. The need to learn to live in their natural and scientific en- vironment.
4. The need for sound guidance.
5. The need to learn to think logically and express themselves clearly.
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6. The need to prepare for work, for further education, or both.
7. The need to learn to use their leisure time.
8. The need to learn to live aesthetically and in good taste.
There is not the space available here to discuss these objectives in- dividually or the degree to which we are meeting them at the present time. It is interesting, however, to consider the senior class which grad- uated from the Academy this past year in the light of some of these objectives. A breakdown of the twenty-five graduates according to their present status is very revealing.
Schools and Colleges
Graduates 2
Business Administration and Accounting
Comptometer
1
Electronics 1
Junior College
2
Liberal Arts
3
Nursing
4
Military
U. S. Marine Corps 3
Employed
Industry
5 4
Secretarial
-
25
This list indicates that 52% of the 1953 graduates are continuing their education in schools and colleges throughout the country. Their success may be partially attributed to their preparatory training in high school. Four girls in the class are employed in office work made possible by their business education background. While these boys and girls are in high school they begin to formulate their educational and occupational plans based on an understanding of their own aptitudes and abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, interests and attitudes. It is most rewarding to see these plans on the way to realization.
As a result of the increased enrollment in the business education subjects this year, it was necessary to hire a second teacher to handle these subjects. Additional space was provided by using a small confer- ence room on the first floor as a classroom.
The mathematics curriculum was extended again this year by the addition of a second year course in general mathematics. It was de- signed primarily for those students planning to enter the trades. The course includes work in advanced arithmetic, geometry, and numerical
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trigonometry. We feel that our mathematics curriculum which includes two years of algebra, one year of plane geometry, one year of solid geometry and trigonometry combined, and two years of general math- ematics, meets the individual needs of all our pupils regardless of their occupational or educational objectives.
Another addition to our curriculum is a required course in Group Guidance which meets three times a week and is required of all fresh- men. We know that young people have many problems which must be solved as they grow up. Some of these problems are personal, others social, some are involved with their plans for the future, others deal with a better understanding of themselves. By their very nature some of these problems must be handled on an individual basis, many others however, can best be handled in a group situation. The group guidance class provides this group setting.
In this course the pupil finds that most of his problems are con- cerned with the development of new traits and abilities or with the growth and improvement of existing traits and abilities. The result is that the pupil begins to see all of his courses in a new light, not as mere routine requirements but opportunities for the development of the. traits and abilities which he feels a definite need to develop. Likewise, he sees his out-of-school and extra-curricular activities as an opportun- ity to solve his own personal and social problems.
In closing, I wish to thank the School Committee, the Trustees of Westford Academy, and yourself for the assistance and cooperation in providing our young people with a sound educational program.
Sincerely yours,
JOHN A. RENNIE
OUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL
The School Building Program claims our close attention. It is very gratifying to know that our new school is actually under construction, although it is too soon to say more about it at this time. In justice to the School Building Committee one may say this: no pains have been spared to make this an adequate building. The Committee obtained a reliable and capable architect. Dr. Paul Farnum was our school building and program consultant. Mr. John Rennie, Principal of Westford Acad- emy has been a welcome participant in all the discussions that preceded the making of the plans. Many of our high school teachers have been aware of decision made, and have actively cooperated with Mr. Rennie and me in our discussions concerning the new building.
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
In keeping with our long range policy of maintaining our text books up-to-date and in good condition, new spelling books were purchased for all grades from two through eight. This was done after a careful study of several of the latest books by our teachers and principals. We are at the present time studying what books will be needed for this coming year.
BUILDINGS
The improvements planned for the boys' basement at Nabnassett School were completed this past summer. Last year the top floor of Sargent School was painted in pastel colors, and this past summer the first floor was completed. This now gives us two schools, the Frost and Sargent, which have had the dark varnished woodwork painted. It is hoped that we can begin work on the Cameron School next summer. This school was given one coat of exterior paint. It is planned to give each school one coat of paint every five years. The sanitary inspector from Nashoba Health Center recommended that our old vertical jet bubblers be replaced by the diagonal jets. This has now been done in three of our schools and we plan to install them in the other buildings this year. A survey made a year ago of the lighting facilities in our buildings showed that they were very inadequate. This will be another expensive project and will have to be planned on a long range basis. It is hoped that in the near future money will be made available to correct this problem.
The dark and gloomy basements which used to prevail in our schools have all been improved by painting the walls a gleaming white and the floors a battleship gray. This has not only improved the looks of the basements but has been an important factor in keeping them clean. The buildings are in good condition. The custodians, principals and teachers are alert for anything which would interfere with the safety of the chil- dren. The children show their appreciation of the attention given to the buildings for their benefit by the care they take of them.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
A health course given by Boston University professor, Dr. Leslie Irwin, was attended by three of our teachers, who received scholarships from the Middlesex Health Association. Mr. Robes who heads our driver education program attended a Driver Education Conference in Spring- field; Miss Evensen was present at a Guidance Conference in West Springfield, and our four elementary school principals attended a con- ference at the LaSalle Junior College in Newton.
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In October all of our elementary teachers attended a curriculum conference, Vitalizing The Teaching-Learning Situation, sponsored by the State Department of Education, in Ashby, Mass. It was very gratify- ing to hear so many favorable comments from our teachers about this program.
DRIVER EDUCATION
For the fourth consecutive year we have the auto driver education and training program in our schools. A new Ford car has been provided for us this year by the Lowell Motor Sales, Inc. Mr. Robes who has taken the required course for teaching driver education has been giving the course. Mr. Rennie has assisted him with the training on the road. The Registry of Motor Vehicles has complimented the school for this very valuable training course.
It might be of interest to know that there is a national movement on to pass what is temporarily called the "Minor Driver Law" which will forbid any person under 21 years of age to be issued an operator's or chauffeur's license until he has successfully completed an accredited course in driver education.
SCHOLARSHIP
The Westford Teachers Association through their Scholarship Fund, for the fifth consecutive year presented one hundred dollars to a. senior girl of the class of 1953, who is studying at the University of New Hampshire for the teaching profession.
GIFTS
As has been their custom for many years the Abbot Worsted Com- pany and the C. G. Sargent's Sons Corporation made it possible for the school children to enjoy their Christmas parties at school by their gen- erous gifts.
The Trustees of Westford Academy awarded several prizes at the high school graduation in June 1953. They have also financed the testing program as planned by Mr. Rennie.
The Parent-Teacher Associations in all our schools have been very active and helpful. Their many gifts have been very much appreciated.
May I express my sincere thanks to the principals, teachers, cus- todians, School Committee, secretary and parents who have cooperated so wholeheartedly during the past year. It is my firm conviction that
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such working together has been largely responsible for the excellent conditions and morale in our schools today.
Respectfully submitted, PETER F. PERRY Superintendent of Schools
PROGRAM OF STUDIES-1953 - 1954
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
Required Subjects
Units
Required Subjects
Units
English
1
English II
1
Civics-Group Guidance
1
World History
1
Physical Education
Physical Education
Electives
Electives
Algebra I
1
Biology
1
Junior Business Training
1
Plane Geometry
1
General Science
1
French I
1
French I
1
French II
1
General Math.
1
Typewriting I
1/2
Music
1/2
General Math. I
1
Clubs
General Math. II
1
Bookkeeping I
1
Junior Business Training
1
Driver Education
Music
1/2
Clubs
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
Required Subjects
Units
Required Subjects
Units
English III
1
English IV
1
U. S. History
1
Problems of Democracy
1
Electives
Electives
Algebra II
1
Chemistry
1
Chemistry
1
Business Law
1
French II
1
Stenography II
1
French III
1
French III
1
Stenography I
1
Bookkeeping II
1
Psychology-Group Guidance 1
Applied Chemistry
1
Bookkeeping II
1
Consumer Education
1
Typewriting II
1/2
Typewriting II
1/2
Applied Chemistry
1
Trigonometry and Solid Geometry 1
Typewriting I
16
Music
1/2
Music
1/2
Driver Education
Driver Education
Clubs
Clubs
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EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
YEAR 1953
SCHOOLS
Teachers' Salaries
Academy
$ 28,853.00
Elementary
78,654.50
$107,507.50
Textbooks
Academy
751.21
Elementary
1,877.50
2,628.71
Supplies
Academy
977.12
Elementary
2,969.51
3,946.63
Other Expense of Instruction
Academy
370.70
Elementary
305.73
676.43
Janitors' Salaries
Academy
2,929.92
Elementary
8,534.76
11,464.68
Fuel
Academy
1,138.98
Elementary
2,698.81
3,837.79
Miscellaneous Operation
Academy
Water
173.99
Lights
405.43
Janitors' Supplies
281.22
Telephone
91.20
Elementary
Water
151.20
Lights
708.28
Janitors' Supplies
1,096.45
Telephone
280.47
3,188.24
Repairs
Academy
837.19
Elementary
2,549.21
3,386.40
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Furnitures and Fixtures
Academy
Elementary
109.33
109.33
Health
Academy
259.84
Elementary
285.50
545.34
Transportation
Academy
7,489.76
Elementary
7,476.83
14,966.59
Tuition
Academy
194.25
Elementary
465.00
659.25
Other Expense
Academy
195.88
Elementary
111.83
307.71
General Control
Superintendent's Salary
5,149.92
Superintendent's Expenses
400.00
Clerk's Salary
1,640.00
School Census
100.00
Office Expenses and Telephone
79.36
7,369.28
Total
$160,591.88
Receipts:
Reimbursement for Americanization Class
240.00
Reimbursement for School Aid and State Income
35,882.71
Reimbursement for State Wards
1,125.65
Reimbursement for Transportation
9,556.35
$ 46,804.96
$ 46,804.96
Net Cost to the Town
$113,786.92
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CORPS OF TEACHERS-1953-1954
Teachers
Subject or Grade
Date of Appointment
WESTFORD ACADEMY
Join A. Rennie, A.B., M.A., Principal (Wesleyan University, Boston University)
Group Guidance
April 1952
Doris Evensen, A.B. (Mt. Holyoke College)
English, French, Problems of Democracy
Sept. 1952
Mildred Fahey, B.S.E., Girl's Coach (Salem Teachers College)
General Mathematics, Bookkeeping, Jr. Bus. Training, Con. Education
Sept. 1953
Eileen K. Fletcher, A.B. (Tuft's College)
Social Studies Sept. 1948
Theodore Lapierre, B.Ed. M.Ed.
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Sept. 1952
(Plymouth Teachers College, U. of New Hampshire)
Warren N. Lapworth, A.B. (Coach) (Columbia University)
English, Business Law Physical Education
Sept. 1950
Theodora Lolos, B.S.E. (Salem Teachers College)
Commercial Sept. 1951
John J. Riley, A.B., M.A. (Boston University)
English
Sept. 1953
Kenneth H. Robes, B.S. (Dartmouth College)
Mathematics, General Science Jan. 1947
CAMERON SCHOOL
Harold Hershfield, B.S., B.S.E., M.Ed., Principal (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University, Harvard)
8
January 1948
Alice M. Murphy (Lowell Teachers College)
1
September 1949
Marion Guerin, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
2
September 1953
Ellen Finnegan, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
3
September 1953
Helen Michalides, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
4
September 1951
Mary Jo Burns, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
5
September 1951
Mary Quinn, A.B. (Regis College)
6
September 1952
Richard Fitzgerald, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College) 7
September 1953
WM. E. FROST SCHOOL
Rita H. Miller, B.S.Ed. Principal (Lowell Teachers College) 6
September 1952
Florence B. Morris (Lowell Normal School)
1
September 1948
Shirley C. Oliver, B.S.Ed. (Lowell Teachers College)
2
Kathryn Wilder (Bridgewater Teachers College)
3
September 1940 April 1953
Anne Donoghue, B.A. (Trinity College) 4
September 1952
Harold Smith, B.S.Ed. (Fitchburg Teachers College)
5
September 1952
SARGENT SCHOOL
Lynwood T. Stodden, A.B., M.Ed., Principal (Union & North Adams State Teachers College)
Margery S. Flint (Fitchburg Normal School) Jean E. Bell (Fitchburg Normal School)
1
2
Beatrice Provost (Lowell Normal School)
3
Lottie D. Blodgett (Framingham Normal School)
4
September 1916
Helen A. Gibbons (Framingham Normal School)
5
September 1948
Joan Woods, B.S.Ed. (Bridgewater State Teachers College)
6
September 1953
September 1914
NABNASSETT SCHOOL
Ruth L. Wright, Principal (Plymouth Normal School) 1, 2
September 1946
Mary D. Murphy (Lowell Normal School) 3, 4
September 1948
REMEDIAL READING
Carol P. Verven, A.B., M.A. (Vassar College)
September 1951
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC AND ART
Shirley L. Martin, B.Music (Boston University College of Music)
September 1953
SPECIAL FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Alice C. Gallagher, A.B. (Emmanuel College)
November 1953
SCHOOL NURSE
Dorothy A. Healy, R.N. (Framingham Union Hospital)
September 1941
SUPERINTENDENT
Peter F. Perry, B.S.E., M.Ed. (Hyannis, Boston University)
September 1948
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Lillian G. Wright (Lowell Normal School) 7
8
September 1951
January 1948 April 1930 September 1952
ENROLLMENT-WESTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS October 1, 1953
Grades
Academy Cameron
Frost
Nabnasset
Sargent
Totals
1
32
35
18
42
127
2
27
25
23
26
101
3
25
28
10
26
89
4
26
31
11
27
95
5
19
28
32
79
6
24
21
28
73
7
36
37
73
8
52
9
52
56
10
56
11
49
12
29
Totals
186
223
168
62
243
882
Elementary
696
Academy
186
882
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
Minors by Age Group
5-7
7-16
Totals
Boys
143
361
504
Girls
141
353
494
Totals
284
714
998
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATES CAMERON SCHOOL
Lucille Boisvert
Richard Henry Brittain
Irene Marie Brule
Robert Byron
Joyce Ann Dupras
Laurence Edward Daley
Theresa Lucile Dupras
John Joseph Daly
Linda Ann Healy
David Baxter Fellows
Jane Margaret Kelly
Roger Gelinas
Pauline Lucille Milot
Arthur Edward Green
Patricia Alice Mulligan
Francis Joseph Haran
Dorothy Yvonne Pellerin
Kevin Michael Holmes John Francis Kavanagh
Shirley Marie Socha
Paul Lucien Menard
Mary Janice Stapell
Mark William Mulligan
Veronica Mona Venn
Roger Joseph Bouchard
Anthony Joseph Oliver
59
34
25
49
29
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WM. E. FROST SCHOOL
Joyce Lorraine Baker Dorothy Joan Beaman Sarah Jane Drew Mary Ester Spinner
Clair Louise Sullivan John William Demartin Clinton Robert Fraser John James O'Connell
SARGENT SCHOOL
Arthur Edward Bellemore, Jr.
Robert John Bettencourt
Stanley Joseph Maslbas, Jr.
Janet L. Black
Paul Robert Perkins
Frederick John Brundrette
Armand G. Perron
Judith Alice Coulter
Jeffery H. Peterson
Paul Arthur Daley
Douglas Owen Pine
Catherine Faye Donnelly
Anne Frances Reeves
James J. Gibbons
George Edward Reeves, Jr. Anita Emily Terenzio
Benjamin deForest Lambert, Jr.
Sandra Joan Woznac
Debra T. Wright Judith D. Wright
WESTFORD ACADEMY GRADUATES
Barbara Jennie Blanchard William Michael Blott
Edward Thomas Bohenko William Walter Fletcher Mona Ann Harrington Mary Catherine Hodgkins Claire Ann Holmes Ann Bernadette Kane Beverly Ann Kimball Lorraine Mary Lamie Paul Francis Leduc Pauline Helen Leduc Paul Franklin Mack
Marie Aurea Marcotte Edward Nicholas McLenna, Jr.
David Cranston Moulton
Eva Luetta Nesmith Eileen Ann O'Neill
Lois Faye Patenaude George Phillip Rogers Janeth Louise Rogers
Robert Henry St. Onge Irene Ann Wasileuskas David James Wilson, Jr. Dorothea Atlee Yarnall
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Marie Claire Lamy Nancy Jean LeCourt
Marion Antoinette Mabee
Leslie Loraine Macleod
Prudence Marilyn Hanson
David Hall Jewett
Sandra June Weaver
PROGRAM
PROCESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar Evelyn Michelson, Pianist
INVOCATION
Rev. Joseph P. Murphy
SALUTATORY
ADDRESS-Freedom Requires Responsibility in the Home Eva L. Nesmith
ESSAY-Freedom Requires Responsibility in the School Lorraine M. Lamie
SONG-"You'll Never Walk Alone" Rogers
ESSAY-Freedom Requires Responsibility in the Community Eileen A. O'Neill
PRESENTATION OF CLASS GIFT
George P. Rogers President of Class of 1953
ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS GIFT Raymond J. Lessard President of Class of 1954
SONG-"One Little Candle" Roach
VALEDICTORY-Freedom Requires Responsibility in the Nation Mona A. Harrington
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PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Mr. W. R. Taylor Trustee of Westford Academy
Mr. John A. Rennie Principal of Westford Academy
SCHOLARSHIP-From Westford Teachers' Association
Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS Mrs. Alice Whitcomb
CLASS SONG-Green Cathedral
BENEDICTION
Rev. Joseph P. Murphy
Hahn
RECESSIONAL-"Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar
Evelyn Michelson, Pianist
CLASS MOTTO-Freedom Requires Responsibility
CLASS COLORS-Maroon and White
CLASS FLOWER-White Rose
CLASS MARSHALL-David C. Moulton
WINNERS OF PRIZES (Given by the Trustees of Westford Academy)
For excellence in Mathematics and Science Mona Harrington
For excellence in Secretarial Science Eileen O'Neill For excellence in Social Studies Mona Harrington
For excellence in English Mona Harrington
THE MOST WORTHY REPRESENTATIVES OF WESTFORD ACADEMY
Class of 1953-Edward Bohenko
Class of 1954-Ann Mulligan
Class of 1955-Michael Wojcik
Class of 1956-Evelyn Michaelson
OTHER AWARDS
Bausch and Lomb Science Award Mona Harrington Balfour Award Eva Nesmith
D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award Eileen O'Neill
Babe Ruth Sportmanship Awards George Rogers and Eileen O'Neill D. A. R. American History Award
Mona Harrington and Vivian Cornwall
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
I am submitting my report as School Physician for the year ending December 31, 1953.
I have made the usual physical examinations on all children in every other grade beginning with the first grade. Children in the other grades have also been examined when referred by the teachers.
As has been done in the last several years, I have administered special examinations on the high school and elementary students who participate in athletics. This is done in accordance with Liability Insur- ance and to make certain that these children are in proper physical con- dition to enter sports. I also attended the football games in my capacity as School Physician during the season of 1953, which was recommended by the School Board. X-rays were taken of a number of these students and some were referred to Lowell hospitals for further X-rays and treatment.
A large number of emergency cases were referred to me by the Principals of the various schools and these were treated at the Abbot Worsted Company Hospital. The cases were for minor medical and sur- gical conditions.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the continued fine cooperation of the Board of Health Nurse, teachers, and parents.
Respectfully,
DWIGHT W. COWLES, M.D.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools
Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
Following is the report of the school nurse from January 1 to De- cember 31, 1953:
Nurse-Teacher Conferences 674
Nurse-Pupil Conferences 230
Children recommended for exclusion because of contagious disease, skin infection or pediculosis 7
Tested vision of all children with Massachusetts Vision Equipment. Number of children referred to physician _... 75
Tested hearing of all children in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 with a pure tone audiometer. Number of children re- ferred to physician 50
Assisted school physician with physical examinations in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11:
In April, Miss Barbara Desmond of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health made a survey of all the school children's teeth. 330 children were found to be in need of dental care and notices were sent home to their parents.
A diabetic detection program was carried on at Westford Academy during diabetic week in November. Mrs. Ralph E. Cole, Mrs. Maurice Huckins, and Mrs. Benjamin deF. Lambert of the Women's Auxiliary of North Middlesex District Medical Society conducted these tests. In all, 110 tests were made and we were pleased to find that all were negative.
I would like to express my appreciation to you, your teaching staff, and the school physician for the cooperation and assistance I have re- ceived at all times.
Respectfully submitted,
DOROTHY A. HEALY, R.N.
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REPORT OF REMEDIAL READING PROGRAM
Dear Mr. Perry:
I should like to submit the following report with respect to the re- medial reading program in the Westford schools.
During the past year, approximately one hundred children in the elementary schools have had the benefit of small group remedial read- ing work. Reading capacity and achievement tests were administered at the beginning and end of the school year both to facilitate proper group- ing of the children and to measure progress. I should like to emphasize that the remedial program has been designed only for those children who are not working up to the level of their reading capacity or general intelligence. It would be pointless to include children of below average intelligence who are achieving all that their limited ability permits, when there are many average and superior children who for one reason or another have not been able to make normal reading progress.
A statistical study of the reading achievement tests given at the beginning of the school year with those at the end of the year shows an average improvement of 1.5 school years for the elementary pupils who consistently attended remedial reading class. This result is en- couraging, since it shows that these children averaged 11/2 years reading improvement in just one school year. Many of them, should they con- tinue at the same rate, may expect to bring themselves up to grade level within a short time.
Furthermore, during the year, thirty-two children who had attended the remedial reading class since its inception in September '51 were discharged. Due to their excellent progress, these children were con- sidered to be no longer in need of special help. Many of them made two and three years improvement in the course of the year.
In the high school, the Reading Accelerator machine has proved most valuable. The average increase in reading speed among the stu- dents using the machine last year was 198 words per minute.
I wish to offer my thanks and appreciation to the administration, teachers, and parents for the close cooperation without which an ef- fective remedial reading program could not operate.
Respectfully submitted,
CAROL P. VERVEN, Supervisor of Reading
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REPORT OF PENMANSHIP SUPERVISOR
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
I am pleased to submit the following report on the operation of the handwriting program in your schools for the school year 1952-1953.
In the initial handwriting tests administered to your pupils in Sep- tember 1940, 20% received a grade of "A" (Excellent; 8% received a grade of "B" (Good); and 72% were scored less than "B". In the tests administered in June 1953, 93.2% received a grade of "A"; 6.3% re- ceived a grade of "B"; and .5% scored less than "B". Handwriting cer- tificates were awarded to 94% of your graduates.
During the school year we graded approximately 6000 formal and 18,000 informal handwriting samples for your pupils. A formal test was administered monthly and a report was furnished each teacher giving a careful diagnosis of the handwriting of each pupil in the room.
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