Indiana Academy - Golden Memories Yearbook (Cicero, IN)

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uqctivities ELIGIOUS Vxforship is conducted in the school homes morning and even- ing. Vesper service is held each Friday evening and Sabbath School and church each Sabbath. The Missionary Volunteer Society meets every Sabbath afternoon. The Sabbath School and Missionary Volunteer Soc- iety offer an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership. All stud- ents living in the homes are expected to attend these exercises unless physically unable. A Seminar is maintained for the benefit of all who desire special training in Christian service, and meets each week. ECULAR Chief among the activities of the Academy is the Student Assoc- iation. Both faculty and students make up the membership. Its aim is to foster school spirit and to encourage students towards self-government, and to provide greater opportunity for student participation in activities that will give leadership training. The Golden Memories is the annual year book and is a production of stud- ent talent and ingenuity. The Student Echo is the official organ of the Student Association and is edited and printed by the students. Every parent and friend should read this monthly publication in which students tell of their life and activities at Indiana Academy. Each dormitory has an organized club which promotes social activities and improvement campaigns. The Tinegas and the Spartans are the names of the clubs of the girls and boys respectively. The well--lighted playground provides many opportunities for wholesome recreation for the school family not only at the regular play periods but also on Saturday nights. A variety of courts are provided for different activities. Marches, picnics, hikes, skating, etc., afford pleasurable recreation for all participants, A well-planned schedule of class work, work experiences, relig- ious and social activities provides a balanced program for the young person who desires a well-integrated and purposeful life. USICAL There is opportunity for development along musical lines in orchestra, chorus, quartets, ensemble and choir. All who play instruments of any kind should bring them. USIC The importance of music as a part of one's education cannot be emphasized too much. lt is a valuable asset in any walk of life, especially in the Ministry and other branches of Christian Service. lf a student finds it necessary to discontinue chorus, orchestra or private lessons a drop voucher must be s-ecured in the same manner as for regular classes. IANO Special attention is given to the playing of hymns. There is op- portunity during the year-for the piano students to do ensemble work, such as piano quartets, and duets.

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The school provides for ordinary care and the attention which those in charge of the homes can give in case of sickness, but our rates are low and cannot be looked to as covering the services of a doctor or professional nurse. Any at- tention of this kind becomes a direct charge and is not covered by any regular fee paid to the school. For students to receive the greatest benefit from school attendance, it is desirable that trips home over the week-ends be of not too frequent occurrence. Such absences involve missing the Friday evening devotional meeting and other Sabbath services prepared especially for the needs of our students, and the reg- ularity of school life is broken into. In order that the school and parents may co-operate for the welfare of the student, written word directly to the school from the parents is required for leave of absence. Permission for such absence must 11ot involve loss of recitation periods unless in very exceptional cases. It will not be given when the student is seriously behind in school work or under dis- cipline. We do not expect students to receive permission for leave of absence frequently and they must not average more than once every six weeks including vacations. Any absence from classes before or after a vacation will be counted as a double absence and must be paid for accordingly. We would appreciate gr.eatly any counsel you may have for us concerning habits or traits of character which may need special attention, for we wish to be of the greatest help to the young people whom you send us. Your children watch eagerly for encouraging letters from home. Write to them often. ON-RESIDENT All students who do not reside with parents will be re- quired to live in the school Homes. Only by special arrangement with the management can any exception be made. Even though the school is not directly responsible for students who live outside of the school Homes, it is affected by their social life. It is a policy of the school that non-resident students are not to have mixed social gatherings without obtaining permission of the faculty. ISCILLLANEOUS Permission to enter or discontinue classes must be obtained from the Principal. No student is consid- ered dropped from any class until he presents a properly signed drop voucher. Tuition is charged up to the date of the drop voucher. Students are held responsible for the proper use of all property of the school and are expected to report promptly all damages. They will be required to re- pair or replace all articles broken or damaged, accidentally or otherwise. Those from outside the dormitories desiring to call upon home members ot the Academy family are requested to practice the same courtesies as in a pri- vate home g namely to wait for a greeting from the one in charge and an invitation to enter.

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HORUS Membership in the Mixed Chorus is by invitation of the director. Two programs are given each year. . I I ' Credit is granted on the basis of one rehearsal a week and participation in the public appearances of the chorus. Glee clubs are organized for both boys and girls and are open to all who desire to develop in the art of singing. RCHESTRA Affords ensemble experience for students interested in strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Les- sons are available for any of the orchestral instruments. ONDUCTING A study of the art of conducting congregational singing. chorus, orchestra and band This course is very valuable to those preparing for ministerial work. RADUATION Sixteen units are required for graduation. Credit toward graduation is not granted in partially completed subjects. No credit is given for language study until two full years of the same lang- uage are completed. Latin I is an exception to this rule, being accepted as one unit when pursued for a full school year, and fitting in as an elective. No students will be graduated from any course until he has fully completed every subject in that course All senior class affairs must be characterized by simplicity and sincerity. All graduation apparel must meet the requirements held by the faculty com- mittee on dress and have its approval. ln the case of Seniors, all conditions must be removed before entrance into the senior class. Graduation will not be given without membership in the senior class. A graduation fee of 35.00 will be charged each Senior, which is to be paid at the time of class organization This charge includes the cost of diploma. A student must have completed eleven and a half units by the close of the year in order to be a member of the Junior class. juniors and Seniors doing unsatisfactory work will be asked to sever their connections with the class. VVhen the school work comes up to standard they nill be reinstated. XTENSION VVORK The extension work of Indiana Academy is done by the Home Study Institute of Takoma Park, Wash- ington, D. C. For any courses students may take in that school full credit will be given by the Registration Committee.