Marissa High School - Yearbook (Marissa, IL)

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THE MUSEUM. The splendid collection of entomological specimens pre- pared for the High School by Mr. Thos. Keyworth is a good nucleus around which to build a museum. The northwest room has been set aside for this purpose. This department can be made of great value to the cause of study if pupils, patrons and alumni will aid in gathering material. , In consideration of the many favors shown to the High School by Mr. Keyworth, it has been decided to call the museum the Kevworth Museum. ' ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS. The completion of the course of study for the eight grades as shown in the Illinois State Course of study or its equivalent is our requirement for admission, to be ascertained CID by exam- ination in the common branchesg CQD by diploma from the Marissa graded schools, or other graded schools doing an equivalent grade of workg C3D by a certificate from the county superintendent of schools showing the completion of the eighth grade in a rural or village school of the stateg C45 by certificate from an accredited high school, provided that such credit shall not be allowed until the pupil has completed one semester's work in this high school. TUITION. All pupils whose parents or guardians are not residents of Marissa School Township will be required to pay a tuition of two dollars a month. This tuition must be paid to the principal for three months in advance, but will be refunded proportionately for any loss of one week or more because of sickness or any other unavoidable reason. 6 L 4

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BUILDING AND GROUNDS. The High School building which was erected in 19o8fis a substantial modern structure of brick and stone consisting of two stories, and an eight foot basement, well lighted, ventilated and heated by steam. On the first fioor are the museum, library, cloak-rooms and assembly hall. In the basement are the heating plant, physical science laboratory and manual training shop. The second floor is occupied by the biological laboratory and three large recitation rooms. THE LIBRARY. This room is to be made the most attractive one in the build- ing. The Board oflEducation has made a very generous approp- riation for library purposes for the coming year, and an abundant supply of new books and furnishings will be secured. A librarian will always be in charge to aid in the use of material and the courses of study will be so arranged that every pupil must go to the library for reference books and collateral reading. In addition, a number of standard magazines and periodicals will be kept on the reading table. ' LABORATORIES. y Generous appropriations have been made for the improve- ment of the physical science laboratory and the biological lab- oratory. The experimental work is put almost entirely into the hands of the students, and is laid out in accordance with the require- ments set forth in the High School Manual of the University of Illinois. 5

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PROMOTION AND, GRADUATION. V One credit is allowed for one full year's work in any branch, but part credit will not be allowed for less than one semester's work. Seventy per cent is a passing grade. A pupil who has four credits is a Sophomoreg one who has eight credits is a junior, one with twelve credits is a Seniorg one with seventeen credits is recommended for graduation provided those promoted are not behind in any required study and are in good standing at the time of promotion. The seventeen credits required for graduation must be divided as follows: English, 4 creditsg Mathematics, 2 I-2 credits, Physical Science, I credit, the remaining to I-2 credits being made up from the elective studies ofthe course. UNIVERSITY CREDIT. The Marissa Township High School is on the accredited list of the University of Illinois and its graduates may enter the Fresh- man class there without examination or conditions. Similar arrangements may be made with other higher institutions of learn- ing and the graduates may enter the junior class of any of the state normal schools, and hnish in two years. r GOOD STANDING. i Our standard of conduct for pupils is that which good society expects of every lady and gentleman. A due regard for the per-A sonal and property rights of other pupils and of the school will be insisted upon as the only basis upon which one may become or remain a member of the school, and any failure to observe this requirement will forfeit the pupil's standing. A pupil who has been absent from a class will not be admitted to the class again until such absence has been excused by the par- ent or guardian, and such excuse accepted by the principal. 7