Hammond Central School - Spotlight Yearbook (Hammond, NY)

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4- Any pupil who shall in any wTise cut or deface school property, shall be liable to such punishment as the mis- demeanor merits. 5. Pupils are requested to be respectful and obedient to those in authority. Rudeness in speech or actions to school- mates or pedestrians on the street is strictly forbidden. 6. Pupils who purposely absent themselves from reviews shall not be promoted without a rigid examination by the principal. Rhetoricals. Too much stress cannot be laid on the importance of rhetoricals as a means to an end that the pupil may have a more thorough understanding of English. As a proof of a lack of training along this line in our schools of the past as well as the present, we find many who are unable to express themselves intelligently in public gatherings owing to a lack of confidence in themselves. The only remedy for this is to stimulate pupils to think while standing and give forceful expression to what they wish to say. With this end in view each intermediate and academic student will be required to recite at least once a term and to write a composition on some appropriate subject once a term. From time to time public rhetoricals will be given. Compulsory Education. Your attention is called to the recent compulsory educa- tional law in relation to attendance upon school of children between the age of eight to sixteen years, unless physically unable. Persons in parental relation to such children for violation of that law, will be subject to a fine not exceeding $5.00 for first offense, and not to exceed $50 for each subse- quent offense, or by both such fines and imprisonment.

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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.

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Persons employing children between eight and sixteen years of age, contrary to the provisions of the law, are sub- ject to a fine of $50.00. Admission to Academic Department. In order to enter the academic department, there will be two conditions: I. A pupil must hold a Regents’ preliminary certificate or have it earned. II. If preliminary is all earned but one subject a pupil may enter the academic department, but will be required to take that subject in the Grammar school room. In order to earn a Regents’ Preliminary certificate the student must pass at least 75 per cent, in reading, writing, spelling, elementary English, geography, arithmetic and ele- mentary U. S. History and civics. University Credentials. The pupil who has done the work required by the Uni- versity and passed a Regents’ Examination in same will re- ceive the following credentials: I. Preliminary certificate; subjects stated elsewhere in Catalogue. II. Academic Diploma: The requirements for the academic diploma which is is- sued only to students taking the Regents’ preliminary and academic examinations are as follows: English, 13 credits; mathematics, 10; history, 8; science, 10; elective, 31.