Yakima Valley Academy - Pitcanook Yearbook (Granger, WA)

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Earding his character, this to be signed by his former teacher, pastor, family doctor, or any well- nown and responsible person. All freshman students must bring their ei hth grade certificates of graduation to present upon registering. All students coming from hi h schools or other academies should have trnascripts sent direct from school formerly attend ed, to the registrar at Yakima Valley Academy at least two weeks before the opening of school. Students coming from church schools or Junior academies should have transcripts forwarded from the Union Conference office. lt is requested that each student have such defects as eyes, teeth and throat complications cor- rected, before entering school. OUTLINE OF COURSES OF' STUDIES ACADEMIC COURSE A student may be admitted to the Academic Course upon presenting acceptable credits, show- ing that he has completed the work required in the first eight grades or its equivalent. To be graduated from the Academy a student must show evidence of a good moral character. Sixteen units as indicated in the outline below is required. GRADE 9 GRADE 11 Hebrew History .......... .... 1 unit Denominational History .... ..... M unit English I ............... .... 11 unit Eocialhpnoblems ........ Vg unit io o y ................ .... u nit ng is ,......... . unit World History ........... .... 1 unit TBookkeeping ......... unit Foreign Language I .... unit GRADE 10 Igeometry .............. .,.. u nit yping ...........,....... .... u nit New Testament History .... .... 1 unit GRADE -19 ........ ...... ...... El U nit D tri es .t Algebra .,..................... 1 unit Ch ei toc n ' ' unlt Vocational ........ ............ 1 unit Fog? 5 'K ' gn U nit Sewing, Baking, or Woodwork. . Amer?2dndlZ?3':3y aria U nl TElective. Government ......... unit Shorthand may be offered if there is sufficient cal I for this subject. Page 61

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Page 60 and young women.. Experience has shown that such associations during school life are most bene- ficial when restricted to groups. The group plan is the one adopted by this school. Each group must be under the supervision of a mem er of the faculty. . 3. The committee on Social Activities will rovide for frequent educational programs and lectures, and occasional social gatherings or outings for all students. Attendance at social gatherings, other than such as shall be provided will be permitted only upon approval of the Faculty. Those arrangin for any such gatherings must submit a request, with a list of those to be invited, to the Faculty before the regular Faculty meeting preceding, and secure a member of the Faculty as a chaperon. 4. Regular attendance at all exercises is required. Attendance at worship, chapel, library periods etc., is required on the same basis as class attendance. All excuses for absences shall be signed by the preceptor or preceptress, parent or guardian, and approved by the Principal. Only cases of sickness and emergencies will be accepted as valid excuses for absences. A tardiness must bg excused the same as an absence. Three unexcused tardinesses will be the equivalent of one a sence. 5. The number of absences, excused or unexcused, must not exceed six absences from any one class during a period of six weeks, re ardless of the reason. A seventh absence causes the student to forfeit his grade in the subject. 'lshe student may, at the discretion of the faculty, be permitted to make up his work and have credit restored. 6. Vacation requests for leaving early or returning late after such, must be submitted in writing to the faculty forty-eight hours before vacation begins. Students missing class without faculty per- mission will be required to pay a reregistration fee of fifty cents a class. P 7. 'No student is expected to take up or drop any class except by written permission of the rincipa . 8. Each student is expected to pay for damages done by him to the property of the Academy. DRESS STANDARDS God is the author of all beauty, and only as we conform to His ideal shall we approach the standard of true beauty. -M. H. 2993. lt Cour dressj should have the grace the beauty, the appropriateness of natural simplicity. Eihrist has warned us against the pride of life, but not against its grace and natural beauty. -M. . 288:4. The following recommendations have been presented and adopted as rules to follow in regard to modest Christian dress. 1. Young women are re uired to dress in modest, simple, and healthful attire. V-shaped necks should not be cut lower Ltlwan two inches below the clavicle. Sleeves should be at least half way between the shoulder and the elbow, and slits in the sleeves should not come above this point. The skig should be of such a length that it will completely cover the knees at all times whether sitting or stan ing. 9. Common sense shoes are recommended. Sport shoes or oxfords, are the best type for school wear. Spike heels must not be worn. 3. Modesty requires hose to be inconspicuous. Lisle hose is recommended for school wear. The hose must cover the knee. 4. The use of rouge is discouraged. Young women are asked to abstain from the use of lipstick, eyebrow pencil and finger nai polish of dee colors as they cheapen a young woman in the opinion of refined people. Cleanliness, careful diet, regular hours of sleep, exercise at work and out-of-doors are nature's beautifiers. 5. Modesty must also be considered in the selection of wardrobe materials. 6. Jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, or lockets may not be worn. 7. Young men should not wear ordinary work clothes while attending classes, chapel, or special services or programs. 8. For all Sabbath services, classes, formal entertainments and programs, and in the dining room, a coat or a sweater, a collar, and a tie shall be worn. ADMISSION As far as possible, all students interested in attending the school should apply for admission at least two weeks before the opening date. The school maintains a high Christian and social standard and those not interested in the developing of a Christian character need not apply for admission. A student not personally known to the school administration should present a statement re-

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