Allentown High School - Derrick Yearbook (Allentown, NY)

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PRINCIPAL.. The principal shall have control and supervision of the entire school. He shall be held responsible for any continuous defect in any department until notice of such defect has been presented to the president of the board, together with such recommendations as may be deemed necessary. He shall report to the board any neglect on the part of the Janitor in the performance of his duty. He shall see that all teachers keep such records as will show the name, age and residence of each pupil, the-» name of the parent or guardian, the attendance of the pupils, including the date of each admission or. discharge, the total number of different pupils enrolled, the average attendance, and the number of cases of tardiness. The records shall be at all times open to inspection by the principal and officers of the school board. He shall report to the board fny serious and persistent delinquencies on the part of any teacher. When necessary he shall render such suggestions and Information as may be deemed proper for the best interests of any class or grade, and for the purpose of assisting the teacher in the discharge of her duties. Once each year he shall present to the board a report, givirg an account of the duties performed during the year and the condition of the school, to gether with such recommendations for promoting the success of the school, and furnishing the board with such necessary information as may be deemed proper. PROMOTIONS. Pupils are promoted on the basis of proficiency. In daily class work, a series of not less than four written reviews, and a final examination at the end of each term, they must attain an average of 76 per cent., and not fall below an average of 65 per cent., in any study. If, however, the teacher is satisfied that from any disability a pupil has not done himself justice and that to keep him longer in a grade would be an injustice and a discourage- ment, then, upon approval of the principal, the pupil may be allowed to ad- vance on trial to the next grade. Grade promotions are made annually in September. Alexander Herrel Sons TONSORIAL PARLORS is the place for a fine shave and a stylish hair cut. BLACKSMITHING, Horseshoeing and all classes of Forge Work Done by the Practical Smith. JOHN TUNSTEAD.