Richburg Central School - Quill Yearbook (Richburg, NY)

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State High School Diploma State High School Diploma: Pupils should understand that neither the state high school diploma nor the college entrance diploma will as- sure entrance to any higher institution. The colleges require various subject groupings and frequently accept only those high school grad- uates with superior ratings. If a student plans to enter a particular college or to take a special course, it is advisable to con- sult a catalog of the institution in question. Group I—(Constants required of all pupils) Units English four years ............................ 4 American History .............................. 1 Science, ninth year ........................... 1 Social studies, ninth year .................... 1 Group II—(Sequences in two different fields elected by the pupil) Major sequence ................................ 3 Minor sequence ................................ 2 Group III Electives ..................................... 4 charge of the particular field. This is necessary as certain of the required courses may not be offered every year. These special Diplomas do not offer a breadth of choice but are almost entirely limited to one field. Art: Group II , Units Major sequence, art comprehensive examin- ation ...................................... 3 Minor sequence, in any field ................ 2 Group III Art courses .................................. 2 Electives .................................... 2 Music: Group II Major sequence, music comprehensive exam- ination .................................... 3 Minor sequence, in any field ................ 2 Total ..................................... 16 All subjects in Group I. except English may be counted toward major or minor sequences in Group II provided a total of 16 units is earned. Pupils in Richburg Central School may select major or minor sequences from the following fields: Mathematics Science Social studies Foreign languages Art Music Business subjects Homemaking As to the definite subjecte which make up a major or minor sequence, the student should con- sult the instructor in that field at the beginning of the school year. Group III Music courses ....................... Electives ....................... Business: Group II The following six-unit sequence in business subjects will be offered regularly. Other sub- jects will be taught as the occasion arises. Introduction to Business .................... Business Arithmetic ......................... Typewriting I ........................... Bookkeeping I and II ........................ Eusiness Law ........................ Economics ............... High Schccl Diplomas in Special Fields: Diplo- mas in the following special fields, art. music business, and homemaking will bear the name of the particular field in which the pupil has con- centrated his efforts. To secure one of these diplomas. Group I requirements must be met and also the special requirements stated below for the field chosen. Students who desire to earn one of these special diplomas should consult the teacher in Group III Electives ............................ Vocational Homemaking: Group II Vocational Homemaking, three-year sequence with comprehensive examination ............. Group III Electives ............ 181

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Diplomas and Scholarships Diplomas College Entrance Diploma: The college entrance diploma, which constitutes in part the bask for awarding the University scholarships, will be issued in June 1936 on the basis of the follow- ing regulations: 1. The candidate for a college entrance diploma must offer evidence that he has satisfactorily com- pleted a four-year secondary course of study ap- proved by the Board of Regents. 2. He must pass a Regents examination in each of the following subjects: English four years Latin or Greek or French or Spanish oi German or Italian (three years) or Science (three years) Intermediate Algebra. (Advanced Algebra or third year mathematics may be sub- stituted for Intermediate Algebra if de- sired.) Plane Geometry American History 3. He must obtain an average rating in all oi at least 75 per cent, with a minimum passing mark of 65 per cent for any paper. 4. These examinations may be taken at an time during the last three years of the high school course. Local Diploma: A student who has earned twelve (12) units of work (including English III) approved by the Regents by the January of his senior year and who is carrying enough sub- jects (including English IV) to yield him six- teen (16) units in June will be awarded a Local Diploma by the Board of Education provided he has done acceptable work in the first three- quarters of his senior year. Any marked decline in the last quarter will, however, invalidate the above regulation. Scholarships University Scholarships: College entrance diplo- mas constitute in part the basis for awarding University scholarships. The additional requirements are printed in State Department Handbook 34. A copy of this hand- book is on file in the Principal’s office. Cornell Scholarships: Requirements for these scholarships vary from year to year and are piinted annually in State Department Handbook 42. Complete information is available at the Principal’s office. Classification of High School Pupils Freshmen: Pupils who have passed all the sub- jects required to earn a Regents Preliminary Certificate. Sophomores: Pupils who have earned four (4) units of high school credit including English I. Juniors: Pupils who have earned eight 8 units of high school credit including English I and II. Seniors: Pupils who have earned twelve (12) units of high school credit including English I. II. and III. Note: A student who falls one unit short of the above requirements in September, provided that unit is not English, can participate in class activities if the extra unit is made up in Janu- ary and he is carrying satisfactorily four (4) addi- tional one (1) unit subjects or the equivalent. Post-Graduates: Pupils who have earned a Re- gents or Local Diploma or both are eligible to pursue high school courses provided they carry four subjects or the equivalent. Exceptions will be permitted only where legitimate excuses arise. Such permission can be granted only by the Principal. [9]