Saint Marys College - Blue Mantle Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

Page 23 text:

General Regulations THE ScHoLAsT1c YEAR The Scholastic Year is divided into two semesters 3 the first opens about the middle of September, and closes the last day of January, the second opens the first day of Feb- ruary and closes about the middle of june. Pupils unable to enter at the opening of either semester are received at any time during the year, their session beginning with the date of entrance 3 the only exception being the month of Septem- ber, when no reduction is made for those coming late, as irregularity of entrance is a source of great inconvenience and loss of time. Pupils, 'both old and new, should realize the importance of being present, if possible, at the opening of the session, since every day of absence increases the difficulties of the student's work. At stated periods throughout the year, written and oral examinations are required as a test of proficiency in the different branches of study 5 pupils absenting themselves from these without just cause, are not entitled to promotion. The only vacation granted during the scholastic year is at Christmas. Parents should be the first to recognize the wisdom of this regulation, and we rely upon their assistance in the carrying out of a principle which involves the happi- ness and best interests of their children. Parents are notified a few weeks before the Christmas holidays of the date when the pupils will be permitted to leave for homeg all are required to remain until the day appointed, and all are expected to be present on the day when classes are again resumed. Pupils who, 'without necessity, prolong the Christmas vacation, or who, without serious cause, are absent at any time during the year fthe Christmas holidays exceptedj, are thereby excluded from honors par excellence, at the close of the year. Should there be just cause for such delay or absence, a letter must be forwarded to the Presidentg otherwise the pupil will forfeit her honors. 15

Page 22 text:

-u. CAMPUS NORTH

Page 24 text:

Pupils who live at a distance, or who, for other reasons, prefer to spend the Christmas vacation at St. Mary's, are welcome to do so without extra charge. The disciplinary government is conducted with such vigilance and energy as always to secure order and discipline. The students are kept within a line of duty by a sense of honor and justice rather than by fear of punishment. Each pupil, on her entrance, receives a printed copy of the regulations of the Institution. Only such rules are enforced as are regarded necessary for successful work, or the general good of the school, and for the better mental, moral and physical development of the individual student. ' These rules must be accepted as conditions of entrance. Pupils who persist in disregarding them, or who, by their iniiuence in manners or conduct, prove to be undesirable or in any way hurtful to their companions, will be dismissed or requested to withdraw. Parents can not authorize any exemption from the rules of the institution. CORRESPONDENCE Pupils write to parents or guardians at least once a week. The correspondence of the pupils is under the super- vision of the President. Parents are requested to furnish a list of those with whom they desire their daughters to corre- spond. The number of correspondents, outside immediate relatives, must be as few as possible, since the time for letter writing is limited to three or four hours a week, and must not interfere with other duties or class exercises. Parents are requested not to grant permission to their daughters relative to their going home, visiting friends, dropping studies or taking them up, without first communi- cating wit-h the President. Parents sometimes give per- missions which they would not grant if they understood all the circumstances, or had they sufficient knowledge of their daughter's needs. 16