Adelphi Academy - Adelphic Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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THE LIFE CLASS

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ADELPH1 ACADEM Y. 55 A STATEMENT OF FACTS ABOUT THE ADELPHI. In the Adelphi about sixty teachers are employed. This makes it possi- ble to divide classes into small sections and to give close individual attention to each pupil. ' Co-education preserves and develops the moral restraints and natural training of the home life. Each student is especially assigned to one teacher for supervision. Students who are ahead of their class in any study may enter an ad- vanced class in such studies. - The curriculum extends from the kindergarten to the college, affording an opportunity for unbroken scholastic progress. It offers to the pupil the best educational preparation for immediate entrance into business, social or professional life. New students are admitted at any time. The French and German languages may be acquired conversationally in the primary grades, and may be studied continuously to the end of the course. Latin may be studied for seven years, Greek, for live. The biological course of study affords exceptional advantages to young women, and also to all students who intend to enter the medical profession. Manual training is required in conjunction with drawing in the lower grades, and is also optional for students in all other classes. Promotions in the Academy are determined by the daily record of the student. There are no formal examinations for admission or promotion, except for students who have for any reason become deiicient. The Studio aiords unusual facilities for the study of drawing and paint- ing. There is an excellent training course for kindergartners. Students are admitted to college upon certificate and are fully prepared for any college or university in the country. The Adelphi College degree CB.A. or B.S.J is awarded in the name of the University of the State. This is the only classical B.A. course Qunsectarianj in Brooklyn, and the only Brooklyn curriculum which offers collegiate degrees to women. Students who enter college as soon as prepared may nevertheless receive the Adelphi diploma with their respective classes. The library Ccontaining nearly 7,ooo volumesj and the reading room are open to all students. The library is the laboratory for students of history and literature. The scientitic laboratories, manual training work rooms and art studio are completely equipped. Inspection is invited. All science study involves individual experiment in the laboratories. The buildings are admirably ventilated. There is a spacious gym- nasium and a completely equipped playing Held. A restaurant, well managed and conveniently situated, provides luncheons that are warm and nourishing.