Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CATALOG, unicellular forms up to the higher vertebrates. Representa- tive types are studied in the laboratory. Text: Davidsonts Practical Zoology. ButanyeA study of the structure, development, and life processes of plants, a comparative study of the different subkingdoms and classification. Representative types are studied in the lab- oratory. Text: Atkinsonts Botany. Physics-A study of the -pr0perties of matter as evidenced by dynam- ics, heat, sound, light, magnetism and electricity. The fundamental MINNEHAHEA ACADEMY work consists in recitations, de- monstrations, and experimenta- tion in the laboratory. Text: Mil- likan and Gale: A First Course in Physics. t'lmmistrywA study of tai non- metallic elementsandcompounds. tbi important metals, their ores, properties, and compounds. A short course in qualitative an- alysis is required. The writing of equations representing re- actions is emphasized. The fun- damental laws of chemistry and the application of this science to industries and daily life are noted. Text: Brownlee and Others, First Principles in Che- mistl'y. principles are emphasized and illustrated by practical applica- tions from every day life. The High School Preparatory Course These courses are planned for two classes of students: those who have not had a complete grammar school educa- tion and therefore need a drill in the common branches, secondly, those who have not received their education in America and therefore need training in English. Thorough, practical education is the aim. TIME OF ENTRANCE . It should lbe noticed that these courses do not begin un- til the first of January. This is the time to enter. REGULAR COURSE The Regular Course includes: Bible Reading Penmanship Spelling Arithmetic English Grammar The work in this course is similar to that done in the seventh and eighth grades of Public School. This course, however, not only offers opportunities to the person who WlSheS to enter our High School Department or Business Department, and has neglected his grammar schOol educa- tion, but also has a direct practical value for young people who plan to take Civil Service examinations that require a thorough preparation in the common branches, such as Railway Mail Clerks. 28

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CATALOG, MINNEHAHA ACADEMY SWEDISH--ENGLI'SH COURSE T-he Swedish-English Course includes: Bible English Grammar and Reading and Spelling Composition Translation Penmanship For a person who wishes to learn to speak the English language, this course is exceptionally well adapted. The student gains a knowledge of words by drills in spelling and assignments in composition. Correct pronunciation will be insisted upon by the instructor before whom he reads. Sen- tence structure will be derived more from practise than from rules. Grammar is taught, first 1by correct usage, and only fgradually, as the work advances, by fixed rules. Business Department AIM . The purpose of this department is to give men and twomen through training along commercial lines, and to .Lprepare them to hold business positions successfully. . In recent years, owing to business rivalry and keenness 10f competition, and to the vast improvements in the proces- ses of production and manufacturing, far-reaching changes have been made in the conducting of the commercial and industrial enterprises of our country. These changes have necessitated corresponding changes and improvements in the accounting systems, and as a consequence, commercial training must be more thorough than was the case a few years ago. In arranging the courses in this department, our chief aim has 'been to select such as are practical in every respect and as will thoroughly qualify the student to fill positions as bookkeepers, stenographers, accountants, commercial teachers, and prepare them for civil service. The great business concerns of this country require an- nually the service of thousands of men and women to con- duct and assist in conducting the business of this country. Opportunity for promotion and advancement is always open to those who are competent. ADMISSION Students who have completed the common schools are admitted Into the regular courses of this department. Per- 30