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

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REQUIREMENTS To obtain a certificate in the Academic Department, all the studies named in the course given on pages 26 and 27 must be satisfactorily completed. In Languages, four years of Latin and two years of a Modern Language are required. In Physical Culture three years of regular training is re- quired for this certiiicate. For the obtaining of a Classical A.B., the Language requirements are: Six years of Latin, four or six years of Greek, and six years of Modern Languages. No substitution is permitted in the Classical Course. For the obtaining of an English A.B. or Pl1.B., four years of Latin, three years of two Modern Languages, or four years of one Modern Language. For the obtaining of a B.S., Ph.G., or Ph.C., four years of Latin and four years of German are required. COLLEGIATE COURSE The course of 'studies in the Collegiate Department is partly prescribed, partly elective, and embraces Logic, Ethics, History, Philosophy, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Astronomy, Advanced Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Phar- macy, Zoology, Geology, Political Economy, Advanced Eng- lish, Literature, Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish, and, for 'Catholic pupils, Christian Doctrine, Church His- tory and Scripture Study. All classes are entered by either old or new pupils on probation. Should the teacher rind that the previous prepa- ration of the pupil will not sustain her position in the class to which she has been assigned, or should she prove worthy of advancement, the case is reported to the Directress of Studies, who will immediately assign her to the grade for which she is suited. 22

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Course of Studies The curriculum of studies provides for a thorough training in the various branches required for a liberal edu- cation, beginning with elementary work and passing by degrees to the studies of the advanced courses. It is a decided advantage that pupils entering the Pre- paratory Course at St. Mary's may, without' change of schools, pass on to graduation in the Academic and Col- legiate Courses. A continuous and systematic training in all that pertains to a well-rounded education is thus secured. The cramming process is avoided, and pupils are afforded the time and opportunity necessary for well-ordered mental, moral and physical development. PREPARATORY COURSE In this course pupils remain until they are well grounded in the essentials of English Grammar, Geography, Arithmetic, United States History, Civil Government, Phys- iology, Etymology, Composition and Letter Writing. Course of Studies, page 26. ACADEIVIIC COURSE . The Academic Course, corresponding to the standard high school course, embraces a period of four years, and furnishes a preparation for admission to the Collegiate Courses. Certificate from the.Academy admits to the State Universities. Graduates of High Schools that are fully accredited to the State Universities will be admitted without examination to the Freshman Year of any Course for which they are prepared, provided their records of class standing and laboratory work, which must be presented, are satisfac- tory. 21

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Tests are given bi-monthly and reports sent to parents and guardians. The progress of the student is indicated by the combined result of these reviews and her class-work. Markings are on the scale of 100. An average below 75 shows an unsatisfactory standing-a failure to pass. Parents and guardians should understand that all inter- ruptions and absences, even when excusable, are a detriment to the pupil's progress and to her chances for promotion. Promotions to a higher grade are regularly made at the beginning of the Scholastic Year, but when the student's progress justifies them, they may be made at any time. Stu- dents whose average for the year in the principal branches is less than 75 will not be allowed to pass to a higher grade. 23