Yakima Valley Academy - Pitcanook Yearbook (Granger, WA)

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Page 58 LABOR Can l work my way through school? is a question often asked. lt is hardly possible by work- ing only nine school months, 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 efficiency of the student working. The student is observed during the month by the labor superintendent 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 cer- tain 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. The average amount paid is 18c an hour. If an individual has earned tuition credit and finds it impossible to attend the academy, the Board does not obligate itself to redeem such a credit in cash nor is this credit transferable except by special arrangement with the Board. If the academy in any special instance redeems such tuition in cash it shall be at a discount of not less than 50 per cent on the part of the holder of the total amount earned. WHAT TO BRING Each dormitory student is expected to furnish the following articles: 1. Toilet soap 6. One pillow tains, and other articles to Q. Combs and brushes 7. Quilts and blankets make a room homelike. 3. Four towels 8. Laundry bags 11. Girls are requested to 4. Three sheets 9. Noiseless slippers bring an ironing cord. 5. Two pillow slips 10. Small rug, window cur- 19. l-louse coat or robe. 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 reserve a room. This will apply on the account for the current year, and may be refunded at any time before September 15, 1941. Students now occupying the room will have preference until June 15, 1941. 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 for the following year may be reserved by anyone whose account is paid gt apy time after the beginning of the second semester previous to the school year the reservation is ma e or. All reservations are subject to change by those in charge of the school homes. SOCIAL STANDARDS FOR THE SCHOOL HOME Experience has shown that the purpose for which the Academy was founded are most success- fully attained when the students whose parents do not reside in the neighborhood of the Academy, live in the Academy Home. Students who are altogether unable to meet the expenses of the Home, may be permitted on application to the Principal of the school, to secure approved places to work for their board. All applications for such permission, stating the reasons for the re uest, must be presented and a proved before any such arrangements are made, Failure to compTy with these requirements willgjustify the Faculty in declining to receive such students for classification. lt is the aim of the Faculty to provide a home where kindness and courtesy reign. These graces, toigether with regularity and punctuality in the home duties, are important factors in the students e ucation. 1. Frequent departures prevent the studenfs receiving the benefit which the school was es- tablished to impart. For this reason permission to be absent from school will not be given more often than once a month and such times shall be set by the faculty and known as home-going week- ends. Any exception to this will not be granted except in case of sickness or other emergency. Requests to leave over week-ends must be submitted in writing to the Principal twenty-four hours

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OBJECT OF SCHOOL The object sought is the all around development of the Christian character. ln order to ac- complish this we endeavor to surround our students with a favorable environment. Everything is done to encourage the development of the physical, mental, and spiritual powers of each student. EXPENSES A resident in the dormitory will be charged a flat rate of 539.00 per school month. Ten dollars will be added to the First month to cover all fees forthe year, making a total initial payment of 549.00 for the dormitory student. A 10 per cent discount will be allowed to those paying 5190.00 or more in cash Cproduce not includedj at the time of enrollment. The dormitory student will be asked to pay 549.00 when he enters school, the village.student, s9o.oo. So far as practical purposes are concerned, that arrangement calls for advance payment lor the First month and each succeeding month payable in advance. The 510.00 entrance fee is to cover library, lecture course fees, general expenses in registering a student, student association fees, a subscription to the Pitcanook, and breakage fee. Tthese charges do not cover book store expenses. Books and school supplies must be paid for in cas . Meals will be served on the American plan. As a whole, parents and students prefer this plan, for it enables them to Figure in advance, with reasonable accuracy, just what the cost will be for the entire year. Besides this, there are added values in cultural, economic and dietary lines. Students who enter school late, but make up back work and receive credit will be charged lull tuition from the beginning of the year. No reduction is made on board and room for an absence of less than two weeks. Yakima Valley Academy attempts to operate on a cash basis, and of course, we can do this only as patrons pay promptly. This, we are glad to state has been done during,the past year, with few exceptions. lf students are educated to honor and ay their bills while in school they will carry with them out of school, a most valuable training in Enance. Statements are issued each month. Of course, prompt remittance is in order, but ten days are allowed for settlement, or special arrangement. h Students will not be allowed to draw money on theifaccount, unless arrangements are made by t e parents. The charge lor one or two students will be one-half and three-fourths, respectively, ofthe charge lor the fulljrade in which studies are taken. The charge for three studies is the same as full work. For Five stu ies 59.00 extra is charged. Four studies are considered full work. No student will be permitted to take more than Five subiects and then only by presenting a written request to the Faculty and receiving their permission. A graduation fee of 54.00 will be charged all seniors. This will include diploma, rental for cap and gown to be worn at all graduation exercises. SPECIAL FEES The following fees are for the semester except typing which is charged by the month. Chemistry Laboratory .................. 51.00 Orchestra ......................... . .51.00 Woodwork .... ..... . . . 1.00 Typing ..... .... 1 .00 Chorus ..... . .. 1.50 MUSIC RATES The monthly rates for private lessons are as follows: Piano, one lesson a week .............. 53.00 Piano rental, one hour each day for Voice, one lesson a week ............. 3.00 a school month .......... ......... 5 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. Page 57

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before leave is desired. Under' ordinary circumstances, written statement from parents or guardians is required. Mixed groups traveling to and from school by auto must be accompanied by a com- petent chaperon. 9. Students wishing to leave the school grounds should first 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 student friends in the village, nor will students or friends in the village frequent dormitory homes. Fl d4H Students are expected to conduct themselves in keeping with the order and quiet of a re- ne ome. 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. No heating, cooking, or lighting apparatus, or radios are allowed in the room, other than that provided by the management. 8. The dormitories are private homes, which should be treated as any well regulated house- hold would expect their homes to be treated. Visiting in the dormitories is allowe only by per- mission of the person in charge of the home. 9. Since irregularities in eating are decidedly injurious to the health, and, since regular meals Fre served in the dining room, it is much better that no food be taken to students rooms 'except fresh ruit. 10. 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 discipline and efficiency. 11. The use and possession of master keys and pass keys is prohibited. 12. 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 unnecessary labor. Attendance at the regular services of the Academy is required, suc 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 rooms during such times of service. 13. Students are requested not to use kodaks or cameras on the Sabbath. 14. Students should have their mail sent to the Academy. The management reserves the rigtht tohquestion any mail suspected of being detrimental to the best interests o the students and of t e sc oo . 15. Students having automobiles, motorcycles, or bicycles 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 per- mission is secured from the Principal. ' 16. The school will not hold itself responsible for the personal property of any student in case of damage or loss. 17. Any regulation adopted by the Board or Faculty and announced to the students shall have the same force as if in print. LAUNDRY SPECIFICATIONS All garments should be marked with the full name-never initials only. Laundry 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 Eressing cloth for the pur- pose. Boys are given an opportunity to press their clothes, but must furnis their own pressing cloth. SOCIAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT When large groups come together, certain principles governing conduct must be laid down so that they may get school is to learn schools has given the faculty of this 1. Students must abstain from indecent and disorderl conduct, from profane or unbecoming language, from the use of tobacco and alcoholic drinks of alfllcinds, 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 de ree of reserve in their association with those of the opposite sex. Private correspondence, stroTling together, meeting secretly together, or young gentlemen escorting ladies on the rounds to and from gatherings, cannot be permitted, because they militate against success in schooT work. Proper association is a blessing to both men along successfully and pleasantly. One of the ob'ects of attendin a Christian proper standards of social life. The Educational lllepartment togetger with our caaeful study to this matter and the following principles have been adopted by sc oo . X Page 59