Adelphi Academy - Adelphic Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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ADELPIJI A CADEDJY. 23 distinction between those who study faithfully from day to day and those who do not. At the same time it should be observed that the great frequency of written tests in the ordinary class routine will in the end afford the student all the necessary experience in the work of expressing knowledge upon paper. Finally, it may be emphasized that promo- tions from class to class in the Adelphi Academy are not the reward of a lucky examination, but may be certainly secured only by diligent and successful labor from one end to the other of the school year. A Students who fail to do satisfactory work may, at the direction of the Faculty, be required to discontinue a study at any time, to make up deficiencies after the close of the school year if possible, and to present themselves for Condition Exaininationsn in june or Sep- tember. The promotion of each student from one year to another is determined by the Faculty of the department or grade to which the student belongs. VII. Honors, Scholarships and Prizes.-Students in the Colle- giate Department and in the Academic Department, pursuing a regular course of study, who have been present through an entire year, with a record of highly creditable work, and whose conduct has been satisfactory, will receive honorary certificates at the close of the year, The Charles Pratt Scholarship, the 'fl-Iayden WV. Wheeler Scholarship, the HE. F. de Selding Scholarship, the HMV. S. Woodward Scholarship, and the '+I-Iarold Dollner Scholarship, are given annually to such fit persons as may be nominated by the President of tl1e Board, Hayden W. Wheeler, E. F. de Seldiug, Mrs. W. S. Woodward, and the Treasurer of the Board respectively. Candidates for said scholarships must have attained the age of fourteen years, or, if under fourteen years of age, niust prove, upon examination by the Principal, well qualihed to enter the Eighth Academic Grade of the Adelphi Academy, Scholarships will be renewed to those only who attain a high standard in their work. Scholars whose record has been and is entirely satisfactory, but

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22 ADELPHI DEDJY. who have charge of their children. At the close of each daily ses- sion there is opportunity for conference between parents and teachers, but such interviews should not occur during the school session. Time is allowed in every class for some study in school hours. Teachers will remain after the close of a day's session for the purpose of aiding thosevwho deserve and need help. Members of the Collegiate Depart- ment and of the upper grades of the Academic Department are ex- pected to study at home daily from one to three hours, according to age and capacity. Every student who is able to pursue a regular course of study is expected to do so. VI- ReC0l'dS of Rank.-In the Academic Department of the Academy carefully prepared reports are made monthly to the parents, showing the scholarship, punctuality and conduct of each pupil, Parents are requested to examine these reports regularly, sign them promptly, and return them to the Academy. A summary of these reports is kept as a permanent record. In the Collegiate Department similar reports are prepared and sent home at any time if the Faculty orders it, or if the parent requests it. The teacher uses no marking-book in recitation and no numeri- cal marks are placed upon the reports. It is especially desired that students shall not study merely to get marks or to make a favor- able comparison of percentages. Letters instead of figures are therefore used on the reports, in the belief that they allow more room for a teacher's judgment, afford an equally satisfactory record, and operate less as an unhealthy stimulus. The reports of class-work which are presented to the Faculty weekly throughout thepyear are made the basis of the final record of scholarship in any subject. Formal examinations at the end of work upon any subject are given only to students who have been absent from the class for some portion of the time and to those who have been delinquent. In thus abolishing formal examinations for the mass of students, and in substituting therefor the evidence of daily work in the class-room, the Faculty of the Academy feels that it is promoting the right kind of scholarship, discouraging that pernicious form of study known as 'fcrammingf' and establishing a wise

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24. ADELPHI ACADED1 Y. who find themselves prevented by lack of means from continuing their education, are invited to consult with the Principal concerning the possibility of making such arrangements as will enable them to go on with their studies. So far as the resources of the Academy may permit, it is the intention to extend a helping hand to every worthy student who may need assistance. By gift from Charles Pratt, the income of 51,000 is applied annually to prizes for improvement in penmanship. These prizes are open to students on full course in all departments. The same benefactor also established a fund to encourage good reading and elocution. The income is applied to awards for those who have made the most improvement, and also to tl1e providing of new matter for supplementary reading. Vlll. Certificates for Admission to College.-Colleges and uni- versities which admit students upon certificate will accept the cer- tificates of the Adelphi Academy. Among the institutions with which the Academy is thus related are the following: Amherst College, Cornell University, Smith College, Vassar College, Wel- lesley College, VVesleyan University, Williams College and the W0111an's College of Baltimore.