Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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Blackstone College for Girls 31 different age groups is obtained through supervised teaching in a local church. One hour per week for the entire session. Credit one session hour. 105. Socrat MessaGE or THE PropHEts AND Jxsus.—A history of the religious thought of the Bible through the study of the great spiritual leaders of the Hebrews. The ideal social life as portrayed by them, and as compared to the present-day morals. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. SOCIAL SCIENCES 101-A. Hustory oF Crvizization.—The history of the world from the earliest times to the present, wherein the social, economic, religious and political forces of the past are viewed in their relation to the com- plex civilization of the modern world. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. 101-B. European History.—European history from the decline of the Roman Empire to the present. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. 102. Poxrtican ScreNczE.—A study of the history, principles, and practical workings of national, state, and local governments in the United States. A part of the third term is devoted to the analysis of the various theories of government. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. 103. Soctotocy.—A study of education and society with respect to the origin, function, and problems of the modern world. Group life in a democracy, social controls, economic status, folkways and tradi- tions, crime and criminals, isolation of racial groups, institutions of society, and the wise use of leisure time are some of the topics that are considered. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. 204. AmericAN History.—An advanced course in American History. The modern, and broader view of history—that which treats of the economic, social and political developments in the indus- trial age as they influence American principles—is emphasized. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. Only one of these is offered each year. SCIENCE 101. Genezrat Biotocy.—tThe study of the structure, habits, and functions of organisms, with special emphasis on the principles and the problems of biology. A series of type plants and animals is studied in the laboratory. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week for the entire session. Credit four session hours. 102. INorcaNnic Cuemistry.—The fundamentals, phenomena, and principles of inorganic chemistry and applications to modern life. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week for the entire session. Credit four session hours.

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30 Blackstone College for Girls personality. Personal problems and peculiarities are discussed with the individual and methods of improvements are advised. One hour per week for the entire session. Credit one session hour. 110-210. PrersonaL AND Community Hyciene.—A study of the problems of health and hygiene confronting the individual and the community. Two hours per week for the entire session. Credit one session hour. This course may be substituted for Physical Education 101-201. 206. Meztrnops or TEAcHiInc Gymnastics.—More advanced work in gymnastics. Practice teaching in gymnastics. Prerequisite: Physical Education 106. Two hours per week for the entire session. Credit one session hour. 207. THrory AND Practice oF Coacntnc.—Study of the funda- mentals of the major and minor sports, and how to teach and coach them. Coaching by students. Two hours per week for the entire session. Credit one session hour. 208. Practice TEaAcuinc.—Student teaching in high school Physi- cal Education. Two hours per week for one term. Credit one session hour. One of these courses is required of all students for graduation. PsyCHOLOGY 201. Exementary Psycpotocy.—Mental life and its development with particular attention given the operation and control of the nervous system. The significance of the importance and application of this knowledge to life and all of its problems. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. Laboratory fee $2.00. REtIGIous EDUCATION 101. Oxp Tresrament.—A study of the history and literature of the Old Testament emphasizing spiritual values and social teachings. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. 102. New Trstament.—A study of the life and teachings of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels, and a aya ee and interpretation of Christ through the life and letters of Saint Paul. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. 103. History or Curistianity.—A study of the origin, founding, and extension of Christianity with special emphasis upon the develop- ment of Christian thought and the institutions of the modern Church. Three hours per week for the entire session. Credit three session hours. 104. AppitieD Curist1an Epucation.—A study of character educa- tion in public and Church schools and a survey of methods and materi- als of present-day religious education, with critical study of the selec- tion and treatment of Biblical material in the curricula of Sunday Schools, week-day schools of religion, and vacation Bible schools. Practice in planning simple curricula and in presenting material for

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32 Blackstone College for Girls HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Tue certificate of completion of the work of a grammar school of standard rank is required for. unconditional admission to the Fresh- man year of the High School Department. A satisfactory letter from the principal or head teacher of the last school attended may be ac- cepted in lieu of a formal certificate. If for any good reason neither of these can be presented, a student may be admitted on an entrance examination. REQUIREMENTS FOR A HiGH ScHoot DiPLoMa The sixteen units required for graduation are distributed as follows: Units Units Eoghish ts coro ce nahi tain 4” 4 Civics or Problems of Democracy... Jl Mathematica’) scree ver ehe : DCLOMGE seo iu) che dipiod alee aes ee Y American: History Oi anew os iM Bleetives$ 2 tS eee 4 The seven elective units required for graduation may be offered from the following: Units Units fl mebra .'id0 cics -5) Gee eR aL 2 Geometey iy, ite tt see 2 APithMetic:” ion the Soin epee 1 FListatysida sae oti WA ene aa tee 2 PERC) a retcaMe hee aoe okie th tae note ob 1 Home EcQporice fers... eee 2 Bilt sah saa N |. Re emery ganas a 1 Latin SLAM Cts teint to Pat et eee 4 Brnlo mvs iy bs. '3t 1g CN eae ee tales 1 Mast }eii;:5 hs Gee td oo aoe ce 1 Ot TE Ts a ROEM ee Re Tah Lic Open Re ties eae eee ee 1 Spas as PAR rR HP RO Ga Gaba ay LP Zant treepeharritiate SAR Ot re aie ae tha ea rere 1 A unit is defined as five sixty-minute period of class work weekly for thirty-six weeks. We accept and give credit in foreign languages in accordance with the regulation of the Virginia State Board of Education. We quote the said regulation: ‘‘Ordinarily no credit shall be given for instruction in a foreign language for less than two years. (If, however, a student has completed satisfactorily one unit of language, and in the judgment of the principal and teacher, the one unit has been educationally profitable to the student, the one unit completed may be counted toward gradua- tion. This credit may be counted towards graduation, but cannot be used for college entrance. If the student takes another language she must make two units in this additional language in order to get credit therefor. )’’ Under the authority of the State Board we are permitted to allow credits on Music and Physical Education, provided these special units are made under the same conditions and regulations governing all other units.