Yakima Valley Academy - Pitcanook Yearbook (Granger, WA)

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anyone whose account is paid at any time after the beginning of the second semester previous to the school year the reservation is made for. All reservation are subject to change by those in charge of the school homes. Key Deposit Each room in the dormitory has a lock on the door. The school is willing to furnish a key to the occupants on the deposit of 51.00, which will be refunded if the key is not returned to the business ofhce within two weeks after the close of school and is accompanied with a notice from the one in charge of the dormitory saying that the room has been left in good order. The School Home and Its Regulations Experience has shown that the purposes for which the Academy was founded are most successfully attained when the students whose parents do not reside in the neighbor- hood of the Academy, live in the Academy Home. Students who are altogether unable to meet the expenses of the Home, however, may be permitted on application to the Principal of the school, to secure approved places to work for their board. All applica- tions for such permission, stating the reasons for the request, must be presented and approved before any such arrangements are made. Failure to comply with these require- ments will justify the Faculty in declining to receive such students for classification. It is the aim of the Faculty to provide a home where kindness and courtesy reign. These graces, together with regularity and punctuality in the home duties, are important factors in the student's education. 1. Frequent departures prevent the student's receiving the benefit which the school was established to impart. For this reason permission to be absent from school will be given no oftener than once a month, unless in case of sickness or other emergency. Requests to leave over week-ends must be submitted in writing to the Principal twenty- four hours before leave is desired. Under ordinary circumstances, a written statement from parents or guardians is required. Mixed groups traveling to and from school by auto must be accompanied by a competent chaperon. 2. Students wishing to leave the school grounds should Hrst obtain permission from the proper authority. 3. Students residing in the dormitories will not be permitted, except in rare and exceptional cases, to stay over night with students' friends in the villageg nor will students or friends in the village be expected to visit with dormitory students. 4. Students are expected to conduct themselves in keeping with the order and quiet of a refined home. 5. Tidiness and cleanliness of person and room must be observed. 6. Noiseless slippers must be provided and worn during the evening study hour. 7. Visiting during study hours is allowed only by permission of the person in charge of the home. 8. No heating, cooking or lighting apparatus is allowed in the room, other than that provided by the management. 9. Since irregularities in eating are decidedly injurious to the health, and since regular meals are served in the dining room, it is much better that no food be taken to students' rooms except fresh fruit. 10. Students will deport themselves upon the seventh day of the week, the Sabbath, in a manner in keeping with the spirit of the institution, avoiding all play and unneces-

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Students will not be allowed to draw money on their account, unless arrangements are made by the parents. The charge for one or two studies will be one-half and three fourths, respectively, of the charge for the full grade in which studies are taken. The charge for three studies is the same as full work. For five studies 52.00 extra is charged. Labor Can I work my way through school?', is a question often asked. It is hardly pos- sible by working only nine school monthsg but some are decidedly successful by working twelve months. Let the student make the most of his time during the summer months. Owing to the large amount of work needed to keep our institution in order and our industries running we can offer a certain amount of work to students who desire it. A reasonable amount of credit may be earned, depending upon the nature of the work and the manner in which it is done. The amount paid per hour for work depends upon the dependability and eiiiciency of the student working. The student is observed during the month by the labor super- intendent in charge of the department in which the student is working and at the end of the month the work is graded on a basis of efficiency and dependability. There is some work which is done by contract of a certain number of hours per month. This work will also be graded at the end of each month on the same basis as the regular hour work. Music Rates The monthly rates for private lessons are as follows: Piano, one lesson a week ,,,,,,, ..,,, 33 3.00 Piano rental, one hour each Voice, one lesson a week ,t,,,, ,,,,. ,.t,., S 3 .00 day for a school month ,,,,,,,,. .,., S 1.00 Music students are not allowed to drop their work during the month. Charges will be made on a monthly basis, without refunds whatsoever. Lessons missed on account of illness may be made up by special arrangements with the instructor. Our excellent music department deserves special mention. Strong courses are offered in piano and voice. We also have an orchestra, and a large chorus. Directing classes are also formed. What to Bring Each dormitory student is expected to furnish the following articles: 1. Toilet soap 7. Two pillow slips curtains and other ar- 2. Brushes 8. One pillow ticles to make his 3. Combs 9. Quilts and blankets room homelike. 4. Three napkins 10. Laundry bags 5. Four towels 11. Noiseless slippers 13- Girls are requested to 6. Three sheets 12. S m a 11 rug, window bring an ironing cord. Room Reservations Some students desire to have certain rooms so the following plan will be carried out in regard to room reservations: A deposit of 55.00 cash will be required of each one to occupy the room. This will apply on the account for the following year, and may be refunded at any time before September 14, 1939. Students now occupying the room will have preference until June 15, 1939. The account for the previous year must be paid in full besides the deposit to reserve a room. A room not to be occupied by the same students the following year may be reserved by

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sary labor. Attendance at the regular services of the Academy is required, such as Sabbath school, Sabbath preaching services, Friday evening vespers and Y. P. M. V. Those excused from any Sabbath service because of illness or any other cause are required to remain quietly in their homes during such times of service. 11. Students are requested 110K to use kodaks or cameras on the Sabbath. 12. The kitchen, dining room, laundry, bakery, boiler room and all departments should not be made a place for loitering or visiting, as such a course militates against dis- cipline and efliciency. 13. The use and possession of master keys and pass keys is prohibited. 14. Students should have their mail sent in care of the Academy. The management reserves the right to question any mail suspected of being detrimental to the best interests of the students and of the school. 15. The dormitories are private homes, which should be treated as any well regulated household would expect their homes to be treated. Those desiring to call upon members of the Home family will kindly observe the customary civilities. 16. Students having automobiles or motorcycles are requested to leave them at home. If they are brought to school, they are expected to be left in a garage and taken out only when permission is secured from the Principal. 17. The school will not hold itself responsible for the personal property of any student in case of damage or loss. 18. Any regulation adopted by the Board or Faculty and announced to the students shall have the same force as if in print. Laundry Specifications Students living in the school home are entitled to fourteen pieces of plain laundry each Week. An extra charge of five cents will be made for each piece above that number. All garments should be marked with the full name-never initials only. Indelible ink must be used. This should be done before the student comes to school. Students wishing to press their own clothes must furnish their own pressing cloth for the purpose. Regulations Governing All Students It is assumed that in all matters involving moral principles students know what is right, and they are held responsible for doing it. The moral character of our school must be carefully guarded, and those who feel themselves unable to comply with the regula- tions as here published should not enter. Experience has shown that long forbearance with students who are indisposed to cooperate fully with the school, is not, as a rule, beneficial to themselves, while the influence is positively dangerous to others. 1. Students must abstain from indecent and disorderly conduct, from profane or unbecoming language, from the use of tobacco and alcoholic drinks of all kinds, from card playing or having cards in their possession, from having or reading pernicious literature, and from improper associations. Firearms are not permitted on the school premises. 2. Students are expected to maintain a proper degree of reserve in their association with those of the opposite sex. Private correspondence, strolling together, surreptitious meetings, or young gentlemen escorting young ladies on the grounds to and from gather- ing cannot be permitted, because they militate against success in school work. Proper association is a blessing to both men and young women. Experience has shown that such associations during school life are most beneficial when restricted to groups. The