Onondaga Central School - Onondagan Yearbook (Nedrow, NY)

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Contrary to common belief, State Aid is money raised by the State from taxes on the sale of stocks and bonds, income taxes, taxes on corporations, inheritance taxes, insurance tax and other forms of business taxes. None of it if received from Iaxer on real ertafe. The amount of State Aid any school district receives depends upon its total day: atren- fialzce by the pupil: plus the quotas as set up by the law. Every day that a pupil is in school means money in the treasury of our School District and therefore a decrease in the amount of taxes to be raised locally for school purposes. It has been estimated by school authorities that the absence of a local High School student for one day, whether the reason is avoidable Olf 11Ot costs the District approximately 46 cents. The absence of a grade pupil for one day costs the District about 29 cents. lVIuch money could be saved the District, and therefore the taxpayers, if pupils were required to attend every day they are able. I Reports by Students to Parents Every ten weeks, your boy or girl will bring his report for your examination and signa- ture. After noting any irregularity or unusual condition, either marked improvement or deficiency, the parent should feel free to consult the teachers or the principal. Please note, in making up the character ratings each teacher hands in to the oflice her own sincere opinion of each of the students in her classes or study hall. Teachers dq not work together in the rating of pupils. The pupil who is listed on the honor roll of Onondaga Central is one who has reached a certain standard of improyement or whose average is above 90Z. Any pupil therefore has an opportunity to win a place of honor. Visitors Parents and friends of the children in the school are invited and urged to visit the school in order that they may see the school in actual operation. Visitors are asked to call at the ofiice and register. They will be shown to the room or class they wish to visit. Tuition No tuition is charged non-resident academic pupils or pupils in the Junior High School grades. Pupils may be admitted in the elementary grades without tuition if the enrollment makes this advisable. Information may be obtained from the Board or Fducation or principal. -9.

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F' Aims of High School Training According to the National Education Association the aims of High School education are: 1. Health 2. Command of the Fundamental Processes 3. Worthy Home Menibership 4. Worthy Use of Leisure 5. Citizenship 6. Vocation 7. Ethical Character The entire organization of Onondaga Central High School has for its fundamental purpose the attainment in so far as possible, of the above aims of education. School Attendance Pupils who are absent or tardy bring serious harm to themselves and also to the welfare of the school as a whole. A student attending Onondaga Central School is expected to do his best workg this can best be accomplished with perfect attendance. The following excuses are legal: l. sickness of child or sickness in family 2. inclement weather 3. impassable roads 4. religious observance 5. required to be in court All other absences, according to law, must be classified as: I . illegal employment 2. unlawful employment 3. truancy The law states that in case of an absence or tardiness, an excuse, stating the exact reason and signed by the parent or guardian, shall be sent to the school as soon as possible. This excuse should reach the school before roll is called on the day of the absence. If it is impossible to send the excuse immediately the situation should be explained by telephone, and the signed excuse forwarded to the school. Cooperation on your part will aid to perfect the operation of your school. Pupils attending school for a part of a day are not to leave before the close of the school day without permission of the principal. Parents, desiring to have children excused for some necessary reason, please send a signed note making the request to the school oH'ice. Advantages to Parents of Regular Pupil Attendance Onondaga Central School District Number 1 receives annually from the State of New York about 68'Zp of the total amount of money spent for school purposes. The total budget for the coming year is 552,783.82 of which 534,401.84 is received from the State in the form of State Aid, based upon attendance of pupils and other fixed quotas. -g-

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Organization of Classes ln the High School the Home Room system is used. Each group working with it faculty advisor, has its meeting, elects its oflicers for each term and plans its class activities You can decide in which class you belong from the essential facts listed below. SENIORS Home Room-202 Home Room Teacher-Miss Daugnrd Class Advisoir-Mr. Helfcr Requirements-Three years linglish and 9 other units JUNIORS Home Room-206 Home Room Teacher-Mr. Watson Class Advisor-lVlr. Watson Requirements-Two years English and 6 other units SOPHOMORES Home Room-206 Home Room Teacher-Mr. Watson Class Advisor-Mr. Davies Requirements-One year English and 3 other units FRESHMFN Home Room-210 Home Room Teacher-Mr. von Schlichten Class Advisor-Mr. von Schlichten Requirements-Earning of preliminary Regents certificate JUNIOR HIGH EIGHTH SEVENTH Home Room-209 Home Room-208 Home Room Teacher-Miss Phillips Home Rocm Teacher-Miss Alexander Class Advisor-lVIiss Phillips Class Advisor-lVIiss Alexander Requirements-Seventh grade promotion Requirements-Sixth grade promotion Each home room teacher desires to be of help to you. When you need advice about your schedule, school Work or other problems be sure to cooperate with your advisor. Make your home room the best in school. -10-