Hammond Central School - Spotlight Yearbook (Hammond, NY)

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Third Year 3 Eng. 3rd. year. 5 Physics. 2 Int. Algebra. 2 Solid Geometry. 5 French I. or German I. 3 Bookkeeping. 5 Latin 3rd. year. 4 Drawing. Fourth Year - 4 Drawing. 5 French II or German II. 2 Advanced Arithmetic. 3 Eng. 4th. year. 2 1-2 Commercial Arithmetic. 2 English Grammar. 5 Amer. History with Civics. 5 Physical Geography. The theory and practice of vocal music is taught during the four years, which is a required subject. The numbers before the subjects designate the number of counts obtained by passing the Regents’ examination in each subject, also, the number of times per week the class recites. Tuition. Tuition per term of twenty weeks payable at beginning of each quarter term, as follows, in pre-academic grades. Full term of twenty weeks, first, second and third grades, $5.00; fourth, fifth and sixth grades, $6.00; seventh and eighth grades, $7 50. Non-Residents and Tuition. That non-residents of the surrounding country might en- joy the privileges of free tuition, the Board of Education have carried out the requirements outlined by the State and Hammond Union School and Academy was placed on the list of approved academic schools. Non-residents may have privilege of free tuition on fol- lowing conditions: Non-residents may be admitted at any time but it is recom- mended that they should enter at the beginning of the term.

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Character and Purpose. This, the third catalogue under the name of “Hammond Union School,” is respectfully submitted to its many patrons. The course of study has been enlarged and extended, and the facilities for instruction increased. It is the purpose of our school to give to resident pupils, also to those who live in contiguous districts, who desire it, a thorough secondary education which will fit them for teaching, for business or for college. Moreover, it is the earnest endeavor of each teacher to make every branch of study so attractive, so clear and concise, that it will enlarge the pupil’s educational horizon, quicken his impulses, broaden his outlook, and help him to attain a greater intellectual and moral power. General Regulations Governing School No student will be graduated from the Hammond Union School until he has obtained an Academic Diploma or ful- filled the requirements fcr obtaining an Academic Diploma. No student will be passed in any subject until he has at- tained a standard of 60 per cent, in the Regents’ Examina- tion. Course of Study. First Year 4 Eng. 1st year. 5 Datin I. 5 Biology I. 4 Drawing. 5 Algebra. 5 Ancient History. Second Year 5 Latin 2nd. year. 3 Eng. 2nd. year. 5 Geometry. 5 English History. 3 Drawing. 5 Agriculture. 4 Drawing.

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1. The student must possess a Regents’ preliminary certi- ficate or some form of certificate recognized by the depart- ment as its equivalent. 2. They must attend the academic department for at least eight weeks. To Parents and Guardians This catalogue is intended to be a complete summary of the aim of our school, during your child’s school life. We hope, however, that you will regard it with more than a mere passing interest, and that you will co-operate with the teacher in securing the best possible results so far as relates to progress. Your frequent presence in the school room is encouraging to both pupil and teacher, while it would also give you a clearer understanding of our aims and purposes. Recognizing the importance of the school and home to stand united, your earnest co-operation in our efforts to raise the standard of our school, and to extend its usefulness, is most respectfully solicited. Students who enter school for the first time in the first grade must enter school at opening in September or January. To Pupils. 1. Pupils are required to be regular and punctual in at- tendance. 2. No pupil shall leave the school room during school hours, nor the grounds, without permission from his or her teachers. 3. Tardiness and absence from school must be excused by parents or guardians, and said pupil may be suspended from school until such excuse is presented to the principal.