Arizona Academy - Cactilode Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Entrance Requirements. Arizona Academy is maintained for the purpose of training young peo- ple for missionary work. Students of good moral character and those who will consistently en- deavor to live in harmony with the purposes and ideals of a Christian may be admitted. A transcript of past credits earned is required upon admittance. Eighth grade graduates must present a diploma of completion. Resident and Non-Resident Students. It is planned that non-resident students reside in the school homes. The same standard of conduct and observation of evening study periods is expected of both resident and non-resident students. It is requested that parents of non-boarding students plan regular evening study periods equivalent to the study periods in the school homes. Teaching Staff. The teaching staff has been carefully closen. Qualified men and women who have high Christian standards and who are active Christians have been selected to lead out in the training of the youth of Arizona Academy. , GENERAL REGULATIONS Social Standards. The standards maintained by the Seventh-day Adventist system of schools are so well understood that it seems hardly necessary to enumerate them here. The student who presents himself for enrollment is assumed to understand about what is required by those standards and to be able, willing, and anxious to conform to them. All are expected to conduct themselves as cour- teous and refined young men and young women. Those who fulfill this expectation will find them- selves contented under a few necessary restric- tions. Because of the obligation to promote high ob- iectives and to maintain them we do not solicit the attendance of young people who have not learned to govern themselves, who do not desire to study, or whose conduct does not conform to the ideals of the school. All students who enter the school are required to pledge themselves not to use tobacco or liquor in any form, or any other habit-forming drug. Any violation of this pledge will automatically sever the student from the school, whether the violation has been at school or away from it. Students must abstain from indecent or dis- orderly behavior, from profane or unbecoming language, from visiting billiard rooms or gambling places, from card playing, from having or read- ing pernicious literature, and from improper asso- ciation. The question whether worldly influences shall come into the school or whether Christian influ- ences shall prevail is one that is always present. The purpose of the school is one of Christian train- ing. Young people who attend the motion picture theater eiher regularly or irregularly bring into the school an influence not desired. Therefore, it should be distinctly understood that any student bringing into the school such an infiuence shall be subject to discipline and probable dismissal. We expect our young men and young wornen to associate in a frank, manly and womanly manner. Promiscuous association of young men and young women is not allowed in Seventh-day Adventist schools, for it is out of harmony with the purpose of our institutions. Arizona Academy does not approve of sentimentalism, fiirtation, strolling about the grounds, accompanying to and from school, or any other practice which is contrary to the usage of good society or good citizenship. Former students who have violated the funda- mental principles ofthe school since last attending will not be readmitted unless it is evident that there has been a marked change in their lives. As this school was established for the purpose of giving a distinctly Christian education, no student will be tolerated in its membership who either pub- licly or secretly seeks to disseminate immoral, in- fidelic, or atheistic ideas among his fellow students. Whenever, in the iudgment of the faculty, the student's connection with the school is no longer profitable to himself, or his infiuence is detrimental to others, he may, after counsel with the parents, be dismissed from school. Only students giving evidence of good moral character and who desire to come for the purpose of doing earnest faithful work should apply for admittance. All students who request admittance to the school must have the supervision of parents or responsible guardians. For full and specific information concerning standards maintained by the school, the student is referred to the Student's Manual prepared by the Pacific Union Conference, and available at the academy. Miscellaneous. Students who use automobiles or other automotive vehicles as a means of convey- ance to and from school must obtain permission be- F ifty-nme

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lt is to fortify the youth against the temptations SCHOOL SCHEDULE 1950-1951 FIRST SEMESTER Registration Surnames A-M .... .... S ept. 5 Classes Begin ...... .... S ept. 6 First Period Ends ........... ......... O ct. 13 Thanksgiving Recess .............. Nov. 23, 24 Elementary Teachers' Institute. . .To be announced Second Period Ends .................. Nov. 22 Christmas Vacation ..... .... D ec. 22-Jan. 1 Semester Examinations ..... ..... J an. 11, 12 Semester Closes ..................... Jan. 15 SECOND SEMESTER Guidance. It is the plan of the Academy to pro- Semester Begins .... .............. ...Jan. 15 Fourth Period Ends . . . .......... Feb. 23 Spring Vacation ..... To be announced Fifth Period Ends ...... ......... A pril 13 Semester Examinations .... May 22-23 Class Night ........ ..... M ay 24 Senior Consecration . . .... May 25 Baccalaureate Sermon .... May 26 Commencement ..... ........ M ay 26 History and Location. Realizing the great need of an institution where our youth of this section could obtain a Christian education, the members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Phoenix, Arizona,in 1920 established the Arizona Academy. Salt River Valley, of which Phoenix is the com- mercial center, is iustly famous for its healthful climate which is especially cool and clear during the school term. The campus of six acres, beauti- fied with lawns, arbor vitae, and roses, the ample buildings, and the central location make it an ex- cellent place for the education of our youth. For many years the school has been handi- capped by lack of adequate classroom space. During the school term of 1945-46 a new admin- istration building was erected. Air-conditioned throughout, it provides excellent classrooms, ofhces, and a library-study hall. The beauty of the campus has been enhanced by this new structure. Purpose. The general purpose and obiect for which the Academy is established is to promote the principles of true education, to provide fa- cilities for the harmonious development of the intellectual, moral, and physical powers of the student, and to train workers for the various mis- Fzfty-eight sionary enterprises which the denomination is carrying on in all parts of the world. Recognizing that not every student who finishes the academy will enter the regular organized mis- sionary work, the outstanding purpose of the Academy is the building of character in the lives of the young men and women, the restoring of the image of Christ in those attending. The formation of character is the work of a lifetime, and it is for eternity. This Academy has been established to aid the parents in educating and preparing their children for the time just before us. It is one of the refuges for the sorely tried youth where they may be pro- tected and learn the ways of the Lord. of the enemy that we have established schools where they may be qualified for usefulness in this life and for the service of God throughout eter- nity. C. T. p. 295. The teachers employed are such who will en- deavor to inspire the students with principles of truth, obedience, honor, integrity, and purity,- principles that will make them a positive force for the stability and uplifting of society. vide definitely for the guidance of every student under the close personal supervision of a member of the faculty. These contacts are informal and friendly but are sufficiently constant for the student to know that his welfare is being looked after, his interests sought, and that there is one selected faculty member to whom he may go with his problems, of whatever nature they may be. Of course every teacher takes an interest in his pupils, but the counselor's interest includes and co-ordi- nates all these other interests. He is interested in the whole welfare and in the whole well-being of the student in a way impossible to any other teacher. This list for each teacher is kept short to insure these contacts, which should constitute no small part of the spiritual, social, and character building values of the School. Student Activities. The Academy fosters a num- ber of organizations which are designed primarily to promote leadership among the students and seek to develop the physical, mental, social, and spiritual powers. Among these organizations are included the Student Association and Y.P.M.V. Society in connection with the Phoenix churches.

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fore using them for any other purpose during school session. The school will not be responsible for the per- sonal property left in the school building or any- where on the school premises. Each student will be required to pay for the damage done by him to school property. Five is the smallest number of students for which a class will be formed, except when necessary for graduation. Regulations adopted by the school management and publicly announced to the students will have the same force as if they were printed in this school bulletin. Scholarship. All students must present eighth grade certificates or the equivalent upon entering the academy. The subjects outlined for each grade constitute a full year's work, and no student will be allowed to take more except by permission of the faculty, the request and reason therefore being previously expressed in writing. When the fifth subject is permitted the student is required to maintain a grade average not lower than B to obtain credit in his subjects. Whenever at the end of any period a student is delinquent in half or more of his studies, his name may be dropped from the rolls of the academy. Such delinquent student may be reinstated only by the faculty. No student shall at one time hold more than two major elective offices. Student Association officers and class officers must maintain a grade average of C. . Private Work. No student may teach or take private work without securing permission in ad- vance from the faculty. Unless previous arrange- ments have been made with the principal and the faculty, credits earned under private tutorship or by correspondence during regular school at- tendance will not be accepted. Regular tuition charges will be made for tutoring done by mem- bers of the faculty. Scholarship Reports and Requirements. The scholarship ofa student is recorded for permanent reference, and grade sheets are sent to parents each six weeks. Transcripts of grades will be is- sued according to the rule stated elsewhere under expenses - A unit represents five recitations each week continuing through the school year. ln industrial Szxty subjects a minimum of 220 hours of class practice, or the equivalent, is required for a unit of credit, The letter system of grading is used, A-Excellent, B-Above Average, C-Average, D-Below Aver- age, lhlncomplete Work, F-Failure, W-With- drew with good standing, Wf-Withdrew Failing. Honor points are issued as follows: A equals 3, B equals 2, C equals l, D equals O, F equals -l. Attendance. Regular attendance at all classes, chapel, and major religious exercises, is required of all students. T Absences arranged by the school, such as class excursions, will be officially excused. A leave of absence does not excuse from classes. Students may not leave the campus during the school session except by permission. ' . Changes of study program will -not be permitted after the second week of any semester. Requests within the time limit should be filed in proper form with the registrar, and must be approved by the instructors concerned, by the student's personal adviser, and by the principal. A student withdrawing from a course in other than the prescribed manner, or' who, because of unsatisfactory work, drops out after the time limit has passed, will receive an F, ' Absences. The following attendance standards are to be observed. l. The only valid excuse for absence from school is sickness of the student or death in the immediate family. Regular attendance at all school exercises is expected of every student. These include Sab- bath school, Sabbath morning preaching service, Friday evening vesper service, and young people's Missionary Volunteer meeting. 2. Absences amounting to fifteen per cent of the total number of recitations in any study will be considered sufficient reason for withholding final grade in the subject taken. Senior Standing. A student may not join the senior class unless account is paid to date and until all credits have been presented from schools previously attended, and all conditions are re- moved. Sixteen units are required for graduation, exclusive of Physical Education. No diploma will be issued to any student until his account is paid in full. Nor will he be permitted to participate in graduation exercises until his account is paid or satisfactorily arranged for. Junior Standing. ln order to join the junior class, a student must be taking enough class work to