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Report of the Superintendent of Schools
To the Westford School Committee:
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my fifth annual report as Superintendent of Schools.
PERSONNEL
Resignations
Appointments
HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Charles E. Carroll, Jr.
Mr. John A. Rennie
Mrs. Marea R. Gower
Mr. John A. Rennie Mr. Theodore Lapierre Miss Doris Evensen
CAMERON SCHOOL
Mr. William W. Mobilia
Mrs. Mary Keon
Mrs. Mary Quinn Miss Dorothy Meyer
FROST SCHOOL
Mr. August Crane Mrs. Rita Miller Miss Margaret Dadian
Mrs. Rita Miller Miss Anne Donoghue Mr. Harold Smith
SARGENT SCHOOL
Miss Claire T. Kelley Mrs. Beatrice Provost
Although there were only seven resignations in our teaching staff last year, this is still nearly 20% turn-over, which is too great in order to run a smooth and efficient school system. The School Committee has been trying to provide a more attractive salary schedule from year to year in order to improve this condition. The small number of changes this year may be attributed to our good working conditions, and to the fact that 43% of our women teachers are married.
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Following is the report of Mr. John A. Rennie, Principal of West- ford Academy :
Mr. Peter F. Perry Superintendent of Schools Westford, Massachusetts
Dear Mr. Perry:
After six years as a teacher in the Westford School System, it is with considerable pleasure that I submit my first report as principal to the citizens of Westford on the program of secondary education at the Academy.
ENROLLMENT
The total enrollment as of October 1, 1952 was 175. This rep- resents a decrease of four pupils compared with the total of 179 on the same date last year. The number of entering freshmen continues to increase as usual, however. It is interesting to note that the present freshman class is as large as the combined junior and senior classes and that two-thirds of our student body is made up of freshmen and sophomores.
CURRICULUM
Because of the physical limitations of the Academy, it is impossible for us to extend our curriculum into areas such as industrial arts, homemaking, crafts, etc. where we know the needs exist in a large percentage of our pupils. It has been possible, however, to improve our music program by providing an elective course for all freshmen which meets three times per week and carries academic credit. This and more advanced courses in music should be provided on an elec- tive basis in all secondary grades.
The remedial reading classes which were begun last year under the supervision of Mrs. Verven have been continued this year. In addition, it has been possible with new reading accelerator equipment to have groups of students work voluntarily and without supervision
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on the reading machines and once a week meet with a teacher for progress tests and instructions. The student needs no other incentive than to see his progress chart indicate an improvement from week to week in speed of reading and level of comprehension. In conjunction with remedial reading, Miss Evensen, the freshman English teacher, recognizing the need in her classes has organized a group for instruc- tion in phonics which meets once a week.
Another extension of the curriculum to better meet the needs of our pupils is in general mathematics. Based on the assumption that every pupil and every future citizen should be equipped to do arith- metic easily and rapidly, we now require practical mathematics for all pupils found deficient on the basis of a mathematics test. This has doubled the enrollment in that course.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The past year has seen few changes in our program of extra- curricular activities. A lengthened club-activity period of fifty-five minutes is provided on Thursday and Friday mornings. Participation in these clubs is purely voluntary and most students join at least one which is of particular interest to them. The clubs in operation at the present time are as follows: Aviation, Camera, Driver Education, Glee Clubs, Newspaper, Science, Theory of Athletics, and Typing. These eight clubs provide for a wide range of needs and interests. A college preparatory student, for example, unable to schedule a regular course in typing may select the Typing Club and under expert tutelage provide herself with this very useful skill.
The three major sports, football, basketball, and baseball provide the medium for the physical, mental, and emotional development of our students that no other training can replace. These sports are sup- plemented during the noon hour and after school by informal recrea- tion such as touch football, softball, volleyball, baseball, and basketball. In both intramural and interscholastic contests the emphasis is always on good sportsmanship whether they are players or spectators. We can all be justly proud of the way in which our high school boys and girls have conducted themselves when in competition with other
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schools both at home and away. Their fine conduct reflects the im- portant work our coaches are doing in developing well-disciplined and well-trained athletes.
The social activities of the school are sponsored by the Student Council or one of the classes. They are organized and conducted for the dual purpose of affording young people the opportunity of work- ing together in the planning and producing of such an activity, and providing wholesome, enjoyable, well-chaperoned entertainment for the entire student body.
CONCLUSION
I wish to thank Mr. Perry, the School Committee, and the Trustees of Westford Academy for their cooperation and assistance in providing for the educational needs of our high school youth.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. RENNIE.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
The new state law passed by the 1951 legislature provided that hereafter a much more thorough physical examination be given the school children but that it is not necessary to examine all of them each year. Several parents have already asked if it were possible to have the physical examinations made by their own family physician instead of the school doctor. Such a thing is not only possible but is recom- mended. This examination if given after August first, will be accepted by the school and a copy made on school records.
It is very important that your child have a physical and dental examination before entering school. The purpose of this is to check the health of your child and insure his best physical condition when he begins school. Physical defects left uncorrected will slowly under- mine a child's health and frequently prevent him from succeeding in school.
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This year we provided our pupils from grade one through eight with new and up-to-date health books which were sorely needed. It is planned to get new textbooks for the high school this coming year as well as the many that will be needed in the elementary school be- cause of the changing classes. Supplementary reading books are being continually added to classroom libraries.
BUILDINGS
The improvements planned for the boys' basement at Frost School were completed and plans are being made to do the same at Nabnassett School this year. The top floor at Sargent School was painted in pastel shades and it is planned to complete the first floor this year. Another major improvement at Sargent School was the installation of weather stripping in six rooms on the north and west side of the building. The front halls in Cameron School which were in such poor condition because of rain stains have been repainted. As was mentioned in the report of the School Committee, "it is expected that at least this rate of repair work must be maintained in the future in order that the buildings may be used indefinitely."
Inspections have shown that the lighting facilities in our schools are far inadequate. Surveys are now being made with recommenda- tions to be studied for future action by the school board. (See enroll- ment statistics which follow in this report).
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
In order to keep our textbooks up-to-date and in good condition, it has been our policy to renew one set of books each year. This past year the teachers and Principals spent considerable time studying Health books which were sent to us by the various book companies. From this study health books were purchased for grades one through eight. I have had many favorable comments from both the teachers and the pupils on these books and they should be a valuable addition to our health education.
Several of our teachers are availing themselves of the opportunity to take professional courses. Last year 20% of our staff were studying at Lowell Teachers College and Boston University.
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DRIVER EDUCATION
Once again, through the courtesy of the Lowell Motor Sales, Inc. we will be able to offer a course in Driver Education, with Behind the Wheel instruction. This instruction is only given with the consent of parents in a dual control car. The typical driver-education course, in addition to behind-the-wheel training on the road, includes these topics: the social, economic and historical background of the traffic control problem; physical prerequisites for good driving, the construc- tion and maintenance of the motor car; the state motor vehicle laws and traffic regulations and their relations to those of other states; causes and prevention of traffic accidents and techniques in the art of driving. In addition to teaching a number of significant safety factors and their relation to efficient driving, driver-education empha- sizes the development of good attitudes in young drivers.
SCHOLARSHIP
The Westford Teachers Association through their Scholarship Fund presented one hundred dollars to a senior girl of the class of 1952, who is presently at Emmanuel College studying for the teaching pro- fession.
GIFTS
The Abbot Worsted Company and the C. G. Sargent's Sons Corporation, as has been their custom for many years, made Christmas a merry time for the school children with their generous gifts.
The Trustees of Westford Academy awarded several prizes at the high school graduation in June 1952. We are also grateful to them for their interest in the school curriculum, as evidenced by the financing of the testing program again this year.
The Parent-Teacher Associations are to be commended for their continued interest in the schools. Their many gifts and activities have been very well worthwhile.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the school committee, faculty, parents and to the secretary for their many courtesies and co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted, PETER F. PERRY,
Superintendent.
WESTFORD ACADEMY - PROGRAM OF STUDIES 1952 - 1953
Electives for Courses
Core for all Students
Academic
Commercial
General
Algebra I *
Freshmen
English I Civics
French I General Science
Jr. Business Training * General Science French I Practical Mathematics
Practical Mathematics * Jr. Business Training General Science French I
Sophomores
English II World History
Plane Geometry Biology French I or II
Typewriting I Bookkeeping I Biology French I or II
Biology Jr. Business Training General Science French I or II Typewriting I
Juniors
English III U. S. History
Algebra II French I or II Physics
Brookkeeping I or II Stenography I Typewriting II Psy. and Ec. Geo. French I or II
Business Law Psy. and Eco. Geo. French I or II Applied Physics Typewriting II
Seniors
English IV Problems of Democracy
Physics French II Trig. & Solid Geometry Economics & Con. Ed.
Stenography II Bookkeeping II French II Economics & Con. Ed. Business Law
Econ. & Con. Ed. French II Applied Physics
* Required in this course.
1. All subjects listed above provide one unit of credit with the exception of Typewriting which counts one half unit.
2. All pupils must take Music, Health and Physical Education.
3. A student enrollment of at least 10 may be required for a class section in any subject.
4. Students must have a C or better average in Algebra I if they plan to take Plane Geometry. Students must have a C or better average in French I if they plan to take French II.
EXPENDITURES OF THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT YEAR 1952
SCHOOLS
Teachers' Salaries
Academy Elementary
$26,516.06 76,172.75 $102,688.81
Textbooks
Academy
472.20
Elementary
2,366.83
2,839.03
Supplies
Academy
921.74
Elementary
2,964.86
3,886.60
Other Expense of Instruction
Academy
377.19
Elementary
153.19
530.38
Janitors' Salaries
Academy
2,880.00
Elementary
8,193.34
11,073.34
Fuel
Academy
1,433.59
Elementary
3,023.77
4,457.36
Miscellaneous Operation
Academy
Water
167.07
Light
423.53
Janitors' Supplies
256.27
Telephone
88.90
Elementary
Water
175.42
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Lights Janitors' Supplies Telephone
597.49 1,012.30 245.78
2,966.76
Repairs
Academy
645.94
Elementary
3,386.70
4,032.64
Furniture and Fixtures
334.60
Academy Elementary
375.00
709.60
Health
Academy
252.55
Elementary
270.30
522.85
Transportation
Academy
7,226.74
Elementary
7,157.26
14,384.00
Tuition
Academy
Elementary
485.55
485.55
Other Expense
Academy
268.52
Elementary
132.87
401.39
General Control
Superintendent's Salary
5,016.64
Superintendent's Expenses
179.55
Clerk's Salary
1,600.00
School Census
100.00
Office expenses and telephone
206.26
7,102.45
Outlay
Academy
188.00
Elementary
102.89
290.89
Total
$156,371.65
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Receipts :
Reimbursement for Americanization Class 240.25
Reimbursement for Out-of-Town Tuition 250.33
Reimbursement for School Aid and State Income 35,882.71
Reimbursement for State Wards
1,125.65
Reimbursement for Transportation
9,556.35
Total
$47,055.29
$47,055.29
Net Cost to the Town
$109,316.36
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CORPS OF TEACHERS 1952-1953 WESTFORD ACADEMY
Teachers Subject or Grade Date of Appointment
John A. Rennie, A.B., M.A., Principal
Problems of Democracy April 1952
(Wesleyan University, Boston University)
Doris Evensen, A.B. English, French Sept. 1952
(Mt. Holyoke College)
Eileen K. Fletcher, A.B. (Girl's Coach) Social Studies (Tufts College)
Sept. 1948
Joanne S. Hall, A.B. English Sept. 1951
(University of New Hampshire)
Theodore Lapierre, B. Ed. Biology, Chemistry Sept. 1952
(Plymouth Teachers College, University of New Hampshire)
Warren N. Lapworth, A.B. (Coach) English, Business Law, Phys. Ed. Sept. 1950
(Columbia University)
Theodora Lolos, B.S.E. Commercial Sept. 1951
(Salem Teachers College)
Kenneth H. Robes, B.S. Mathematics, General Science Jan. 1947
(Dartmouth College)
CAMERON SCHOOL
Harold Hershfield, B.S., B.S.E., M.Ed., Principal 8 Jan. 1948
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston University, Harvard)
Alice M. Murphy
(Lowell Teachers College) 1 Sept. 1949
Alice C. Gilligan, A.B.
(Emmanuel College) 2 Sept. 1949
Mary J. Burns, B.S.E. (Lowell Teachers College) 3 Sept. 1951
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Helen Mechalides, B.S.E.
(Lowell Teachers College) 4 Sept. 1951
Eleanor M. Gomes, B.S.E.
(Lowell Teachers College) 5 Sept. 1950
Mary Quinn, A.B. (Regis) 6 Sept. 1952
Dorothy Meyer, A.B.
(Houghton College) 7 Sept. 1952
WM. E. FROST SCHOOL
Rita H. Miller, B.S.E., Principal
(Lowell Teachers College) 6,8 Sept. 1952
Florence B. Morris
(Lowell Normal School) 1 Sept. 1948
Shirley C. Oliver, B.S.E.
(Lowell Teachers College) 2 Sept. 1940
Ruth P. Tuttle
(Lowell Normal School) 3 Sept. 1903
Anne Donoghue, B.A.
(Trinity College) 4 Sept. 1952
Harold Smith, B.S. Ed.
(Fitchburg Teachers College) 5
Sept. 1952
SARGENT SCHOOL
Lynwood T. Stodden, A.B., M.Ed., Principal 8 Sept. 1951 (Union & North Adams State Teachers College)
Margery S. Flint
(Fitchburg Normal School) 1 Jan. 1948
Jean E. Bell
(Fitchburg Normal School) 2 April 1930
Beatrice Provost
(Lowell Normal School) 3 Sept. 1952
Lottie D. Blodgett
(Framingham Normal School) 4
Sept. 1916
Helen A. Gibbons
(Framingham Normal School) 5
Sept. 1948
Gertrude D. Houghton, A.B.
(Regis College) 6 Sept. 1947
Lillian G. Wright
(Lowell Normal School) 7 Sept. 1914
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NABNASSETT SCHOOL
Ruth L. Wright, Principal
(Plymouth Normal School) 1,2 Sept. 1946
Mary D. Murphy
(Lowell Normal School) 3, 4 Sept. 1948
REMEDIAL READING
Carol P. Verven, A.B., M.A. (Vassar College) Sept. 1951
SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC AND ART
Eunice M. Buckley, B.S.E. (Lowell Teachers College)
Sept. 1951
SCHOOL NURSE
Dorothy A. Healy, R.N.
(Framingham Union Hospital)
Sept. 1941
SUPERINTENDENT
Peter F. Perry, B.S.E., M.Ed.
(Hyannis, Boston University)
Sept. 1948
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ENROLLMENT - WESTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
October 1, 1952
Grades
Academy
Cameron
Frost
Nabnassett Sargent
Totals
1
28
30
20
28
106
2
23
27
9
25
84
3
25
31
9
28
93
4
16
22
15
21
74
5
27
26
33
86
6
19
23
28
70
7
34
26
60
8
26
10
27
63
9
60
60
10
53
53
11
36
36
12
26
26
Totals
175
198
169
53
216
811
Elementary
636
Academy
175
811
REGISTRATION OF MINORS
Minors by Age Groups
5-7
7-16
Totals
Boys
108
325
433
Girls
95
333
428
Totals
203
658
861
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRADUATES CAMERON SCHOOL
Claire Marie Benoit
Ann Frances Blowey
Doris Gabrielle Bouchard
Helen Mary Brittain
Alice Marie Cantara
Ellen Elizabeth Elliott
Raymond Joseph Byron
Franklin Dennis Connell Dennis Edmund Courchaine Frederick Louis Hulslander
Brian Francis Kavanagh
Rene Andrew Lamy
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Pauline Mary Gelinas Dorothy Winifred Hosmer
Anne Virginia Kelly
Mary Eileen McDonnell
Sandra Joy Olson Shirley Ann Woodard
Robert Edward Athorn David Bohenko
Frederick Bohenko
Robert Jean Menard
Patrick Bernard Mulligan Jon Michael Ferry
Daniel Philip Provost William Gerald Rogers Leon St. Hilaire
Wayne Stapell
Richard Byron Wheeler James Irving Whigham
WM. E. FROST SCHOOL
Jean M. Chamberlain Alice V. Chandonait Patricia A. Clough
Justine E. Taylor
Roger W. Day
Paul R. Graves
Vivian P. Day Susan B. Johnston
Carter B. Stevenson
Douglas C. Sundberg
Evelyn Michelson
Douglas S. Wright
Jennie W. Richards
Harry K. Fletcher
Nancy S. Smith
Donald R. Hildreth
Patricia L. Smith
Ernest A. Wilson
Shirley M. Sullivan
SARGENT SCHOOL
Patricia Ann Alton Meredyth Idella Blanchard Elizabeth Ann Caunter Pauline Mary Jane Cote Eleanor Dennechuk Anita Clara Dubey Linda Ann Dubey Joyce Jean Dumont Elizabeth A. Fleury Diane B. Haberman Ruth Miriam Johnson
Richard Brundrette Robert E. Conrad Leon David Dubey Victor Dubey George Robert Gilson Bernard Gilbert Holmes John A. LaForme John Thomas Mccarthy Robert Leonard McCarthy Philip Noel McLenna James A. Merin
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Carol Ann Lamb Kathleen Marie Lamb Ann Irene Marshall
Jeanne Marie Helen Morin Carol M. Patenaude Roberta J. Paul Ruth Emily Williams
Emilien J. Milot Sextus E. Norden, Jr. Clifford A. Perkins, Jr. James Edward Regan Michael J. Terenzio
WESTFORD ACADEMY GRADUATES
Lawrence Arthur Alcorn
Murray Richard Alcorn
Arlene Ann Aldrich Mary Antonelli
Edith Marie Brule Howard Carlson Shirley Rita Chandonait
Earle Russell Connell
JoAnn Christie Connell
Peter Bennett Corkum
Francis Raymond Courchaine Doris Muriel Cote
Robert Gerard Drolet
Bruce Herbert Graves
Helen Virginia Hartley
Russell James Hayes
Agnes Ann Holmes
Doris Johnstone
David Arthur Jones
Margaret Mary Kavanagh
John Hubert Kelly Shirley Ann Kelly Barbara Ann Kimball Alvin James Knowlton Madeline Mary Lessard Joan Carol Macleod Raymond Paul Milot Elizabeth Lois Morgan Maryalice Patenaude
Donald Roger Phillips Hubert Ronald Provost Donald Everett Randall Bernadette Marie Ricard
Samuel Alexander Richards, Jr.
Kenneth Blair St. Onge Richard Edwin Sleeper Mary Margaret Smith Mary Gail Spinner Linda Kathryn Stodden
Patricia Ann Sullivan
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ยท
PROGRAM
Processional-"Pomp and Circumstance"
Marea Roberta Gower, Pianist
Elgar
Invocation
Rev. Edward Pfluke, Jr.
Salutatory Address-
Religion-Our Hope For Peace
Margaret M. Kavanagh
Essay-Our Ideals and Our Deeds
Elizabeth L. Morgan Sibelius
Song-"Dear Land of Home" Essay-Influence of The Home Essay-Gains Through Education
Mary M. Smith
Presentation of Class Gift
Arlene A. Aldrich Robert G. Drolet President of the Class of 1952
Acceptance of Class Gift
Edward Bohenko President of the Class of 1953 DeKoven
Song-"Recessional"
Essay-
Let Us Be Known by Our Deeds in Science
Samuel A. Richards, Jr.
Valedictory- Let Us Be Known By Our Deeds
M. Gail Spinner
Presentation of Prizes-
Dr. A. Warren Stearns Trustee of Westford Academy
John A. Rennie Principal of Westford Academy
Scholarship-From Westford Teachers' Association
Peter F. Perry
Superintendent of Schools
Awarding of Diplomas- F. Stanley Smith Chairman of School Board!
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Song-"On Wings of Memory"
Deppen
Benediction
Rev. Edward Pfluke, Jr.
Recessional-"Pomp and Circumstance" Marea Roberta Gower, Pianist
Elgar
CLASS MOTTO
CLASS FLOWER
"Let Us Be Known By Our Yellow Rose
Deeds"
CLASS COLORS CLASS MARSHALL
Green and Gold
Donald E. Randall
WINNERS OF PRIZES (Given by Trustees of Westford Academy)
For excellence in Mathematics and Science
For excellence in Secretarial Science
For excellence in Social Studies
For excellence in English
Peter B. Corkum Arlene A. Aldrich Margaret M. Kavanagh Mary M. Smith
THE MOST WORTHY REPRESENTATIVES OF WESTFORD ACADEMY
Class of 1952-Robert Drolet Class of 1954-Priscilla M. Cowles Class of 1953-Eva L. Nesmith Class of 1955-John T. Conrad, Jr.
OTHER AWARDS
Bausch and Lomb Science Award Balfour Award Reader's Digest Award D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Awards
Bruce H. Graves Joan C. Macleod Gail Spinner Agnes Holmes Arlene Aldrich Francis Courchaine
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REPORT OF SCHOOL PHYSICIAN
Dear Mr. Perry:
I am submitting my report as School Physician for the year end- ing December 31, 1952 as follows:
A thorough check-up was begun in September on children at- tending the Westford Schools and this check-up will continue through the year, examining every other grade beginning with the first grade. Each case which seems advisable to recheck will be given separate physical examination for major defects and parents will be notified in such cases as to what procedure to follow in order to ensure their child- ren proper medical or surgical care.
Examination of children who have been out of school for over five days on account of illness has been made when requested.
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 In- surance and to make certain that these children are in proper physical condition to enter sports. I also attended the football games in my capacity as School Physician during the season of 1952, 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 fur- ther 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 surgical 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 REMEDIAL READING PROGRAM
Dear Sir:
I should like to submit the following report with respect to the remedial reading program in the Westford schools.
In the elementary grades, the purpose of the program is to provide intensive small-group or individual instruction for those children who are experiencing difficulty in the mechanics of reading. Due to the large number of children with reading retardation, selection is a key factor and is based on three principles; intensity of difficulty, general intelligence level, and the child's attitude as defined by his willingness to cooperate with the instructor and other members of his group. Suc- cess in any remedial field is largely dependent upon the amount of individual instruction received, and therefore, the groups are kept as small as possible. In the remedial reading class, the child is taught by the one method or the several methods which he as an individual res- ponds to most effectively. Inherent in any corrective reading program are certain testing techniques which measure the child's progress in both oral and silent reading; these tests are administered twice during the school year, and the results and progress reports are always avail- able to parents.
On the high school level, the main objective is an increase in reading speed. The high school program has been reorganized this year with the purchase of a reading machine put out by Science Re- search Associates and called the Reading Accelerator. Its most im- portant feature is a moving shutter that can be adjusted to descend over a column of print at any desired rate of speed. The psychological effect of the shutter on the reader is to push him to read as fast or faster than the shutter is moving. Excellent results have been obtained by those students at the Academy who have had the opportunity to read with the machine.
An effective remedial reading program could not operate without close cooperation on the part of the administration, the teachers, and
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the parents. Therefore, I offer my sincere thanks to all concerned for the wonderful support given the program.
Respectfully submitted,
CAROL P. VERVEN Supervisor of Reading
REPORT OF SCHOOL NURSE
Dear Mr. Perry:
Following is the report of the school nurse from January 1 to De- cember 31, 1952:
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