Packer Collegiate Institute - Pelican Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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i The Poteken Collegiate Institute Q5 lllruniutiuus. Students are promoted from one depart- nt to another according to their attain- ments, tested by their daily records. Pro- motions usually occur at the close of the year. In cases Where a teacher declines to advance a student to a higher grade with her classmates, the student has the right to de- mand a special examination to prove her fit- ness for promotion. Witlo snelo exceptions, tioe test for ,oroniotion is fonnei in the eietib work--not in it jinoi exetininotion. Arrangements are made by which pupils than the regular time IHC who Wish to give more to the course, can defer part of the studies assigned, so that there need be no sacrifice of health in completing the course.

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Q4 The Petefrer Cettegiette Institute s Glbe Eailp Sezsiuu. The daily session of the school begins at nine o'clock, and continues until two o'clock. Every forty minutes the students have five minutes of relaxation from the Work of the class-room, and there is a recess of thirty+Hve minutes at midday. T Stump Requireh at ipumz. The time-table of every student is so ar- ranged that she has one studyhour, at least, in the daily session of the school. Her Work will require from one to three hours of close study, daily, at home, the greater length of time being required of students in the higher grades. In no case, however, should study at home interfere with proper rest and recrea- tion. lfa student spends the afternoon and evening over her books, it is certain either that she is attempting too much, or that her method of study is at fault. The Principal should be informed of any such case, that he may ascertain the fault and have it corrected.

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Q6 The Petefeer Collegiate Institute ianttarp Qllppuintments. On the ground of its signal advantages as a place for healthful Work, the Institute com- mends itself with confidence to parents Who feel the need of special provision for a daughter's health. Its pleasant grounds, Where the younger students go for recreation twice a day when the season permits, its spa- cious, Well-lighted rooms, carefully warmed and ventilated, its Wide halls, opening on all sides to the air, the seats arranged to suit the light and prevent injury to the eyes, all these advantages are shared by the Whole school. i The attention given to physical training has been beneficial in its effect upon the health of the entire school, and has secured exceptional regularity in attendance, keeping the classes free from the usual inroads of sickness at the end of the year. ilnnrbzuu. At noonthirty-five minutes is given to the recess. All Work is stopped, and the