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Show i nrdan bchool tDistrict Tc In Fine Condition - Report 4 j 4 . MURRAY EAGLE AND MIDVALE JOURNAL cacn nas carried a modest teaching the cases handled: oad as well. Brief reports submitted Total cases handled 500 uy the attendance officers follow: Court cases 50 Bingham, Utah, May 20, 1927 Stealing 12 upi. v. c, Jensen Immorality 3 tear Sir; Truancy 12 The following is a brief Superintendent's Annual Report 3 summary of Drunkenness worK lor the past vi ine pupils required to come to year oi visits to homes of patrons 542 school there was an increase in the from Last Issue) ed as the cause, and when no (Cont inui'd more no. oi attendance cases referred number of those and doing adjusting unc or aennite cause was to Juvenile Court Intentions ' good work. ,We had 18 pupils that apparent Inabll)ty to do the work" as as- - No. of court cases other than came in for only part time work who Y it of the total of 4497 enrollment!" Mgneu. q stayed to the finish and have volun iuu'naanee mere was schools the elementary The interesting feature of this stu- Cases of theft investigated and tarily stated that they intend to grad ai of 1G4 retentions. 11 is mter-1- ? dy is solved that, whereas a few years ago uate. We had one high school to note the causes assigned by grad "Poor Attendance" was assigned as a Other problem cases handled .... uate rethis year who three years ago for these hers and principals cause for about 95 per cent of the No. of students in my was one of our most stubborn cases. special - " """ runs, cases of retentions, now only 28 classes The idea that a pupil who is forced worK per do the to .ability cent of the cases seem to result from No. of courses taught into school never makes a good stu in attendance regularity Visits to home of patrons this cause. The fact that eight spec ranged, in dent is wrong. There is still a high ness or physical weakness .. ific causes are now assigned seems to time, from a few minutes to 6 or 7 percentage of nonadjusted cases but 'trence and carelessness indicate that our teachers are studying hours. These visits involved a varie the numbers are decreasing and with Lrded of factors, such as physical welfare a little more individual these ty cases cIosp-l- y more far on the part -maturity than they did when only two or of children, economic status of fami- of officer and teacher this condition ly, health of family, friction between can be overcome. three causes were assigned. of knowledge of English . teachers and parents, friction be- Teachers no employees in the disProbably Principals and Supervisors reason assigned trict have put in more hours per day, tween children and teachers, friction One hundred seventy-eigh- t teachers or have manifested more zeal for the among cnimren, moral conditions of and supervisors were emprincipals 164 U welfare of the children of the district, children and parents one case where ployed in the district during the past mother of children lived illegally with will be noted that these causes and especially for those who are unthirty-fou- r of these, or year. Only a man not related to children this overlap, e. g., inability to do the fortunately situated, than have our atabout 19 per cent were new in the case affected the welfare of the childThe effects of their may be due to several of the oth tendance officers. district. We have had as high as a ren's education. Some of the visits ;i.es assigned, such as immatur-a- k efforts are manifest in the foregoing 56 per cent turnover in previous years. or rather series of visits resulted in inof knowledge of English, sick tables and reports resulting in It is still too heavy for the good of complete reorganization of homes, to the ailments. When any creased efficiency out of all proporar physical system, but it is far more satisthe advantage of the children. were manifestly present, it is tion to the actual cost of this work. than it has been. It takes Cases were referred to the Juvenile factory .o assume that they were assign- Besides doing the attendance work, time for a teacher to adjust to new Court only when other measures failconditions and standards of require ed ment, and the first year in a system From my experience of the last year is never the teacher's best. Permait is my opinion that a great majority nency makes for efficiency. For the of the cases of are fourth year in succession one hundred traceable directly to the teachers of per cent of our principal's accepted the school and the particular curricua record which is cerreappointment lum imposed upon the children; that unusual to say the least, and a tainly is, the necessity of taking subjects in situation which is doing much to sta which the children have not been lead bilize and strengthen our system. As to see any value. is the principal so is his school. Next in importance to the teacher The professional standing of teach and the curriculum, in school delin- ers and principals has been greatly quency is the organization and spirit improved since the scholarship re of the homes, followed by the commuquirements were increased. All exnity or social influence. cept seven of our teachers have now In conclusion, let me express myself reached the standard set three years as having been very happy in my ago, and all but two or three of these Prices are lower, delivery is prompt, the coal you select work, and having profited tremendous- will have met the standard before thu ly by it. My desire is to give the opening of school next September. stored in your bin and all worry is over for the year children of this district my very best Of the total of 178 teachers, principals service. hen you Iniy your coal now. More and more users are and Supervisors employed during the Yours sincerely, year, 122 or 70 per cent, earned addi very year learning of the advantages not to mention ac- D. A. Wootton. tional college credits either by attend lal savings ing summer school, extension classes, by having their winter's suddIv of coal Dut in The nature of the attendance work or by taking correspondence work. luring early summer. is changing i,n the district. A few Our teachers are, therefore, students years ago the antagonism of the par as well as teachers, and the student ent was one of the serious problems attitude of mind adds marvelously to the officer had to contend with. Dur- their teaching efficiency. TELEPHONE YOUR ORDER TODAY ing the past year this has almost enThe resolution recently passed by Midrale 212 tirely heon supplanted by a spirit of the Board requiring Jr. High cerliA cooperation on the part of the parent. cation of all seventh, eighth and ninth In fact this new attitude is such that grade teacher after the year 192S-2we have had calls for help in dealing Is a forward looking movement which with children over IS years of age. will do much to put our Jr. High I feel that this condition is one of the schools on a higher plane of achieve best nroofs of the necessity of the ment. vale Utah work. Our supervisors have maintained a IVlow is given a brief summary of very high standard of work throughout the district in their various lines. They have been constantly "on the job" assisting the weak, encouraging the strong, checking results, and unifying the work of the district. The fine cooperation of supervisors, principals and teachers ha made possible 4 the high grade of work achieved thru-othe school system. Each of our supervisors has very definite objec tives in view. They cannot take a group of teachers and reach these ob jectives m one year. The process or learning Is a gradual growth. We begin in the first grade to reason out for skills and attainments which are brought Ui fruition perhaps in th 12th grade. This illustratcH the impor9i tance of a consistent program from A colorful assortment of patterns and colors printthe first to the twelfth grade, and of ed on an extra fine quality of washable ginghams. permanency In our teaching corps nnd ! I t f specially in our fiujurvising ptaii wng the for dresses for do so much to correlate the work from Very practical, and very smart, grade to grade and who have tha ento be worn throughout children and grown-up- s, tire coure of training from beginning to end in view. Here again, perma the summer. nency of tenure has been a decided advantage to the district in being to carry out policies Linen1 linene, broadcloth, poplin, voile, organdy 100 for several years in urces.-iowere i't teachers our again per cent and novelty fabrics, in plain or printed colors. members of the J. T. A., the U. E. A. and the N. K. A. which hows a com49c cents per yard JOT mendable professional attitude. Miscellaneous Topics It will be inadvisable to go into de Washable flat crepe in a wide range of light colors, tail In the discussion of many phasos fine An black. exceptionally and of our school system which really as well as navy treatment. Our health nu rit m7L. 111 $1.49 to $2.98 wide In efficiency every inches 40 if work Improving quality; now a have year, and patrons an4 wholesome attitude toward it. More home calls, health talk, and follow-u- p work In getting defects corroded. Is king phyt-ita- l done. The coopeiaU'on rendered by the county health departmtnt under ; the direction of Dr. Piul bs helped systematize our work and put It on a higher Frrviee plane. Jordan District probably has the best transportation system in the Mate. It has done more to rqualize opportunities of education than any other one thing. Moet of the students ho attend the Jordan High o. g.. the from valley towns have shorter distances to walk than the Fandy students who live beyond main street UTAH Store" Purely this is approaching the condi"The MIDVALE Big tion of equal opportunities for all. . ,k . ii - fore-thoug- school-delinquen- 9 Jest Jordan Lumber Co. Abu UmuuarQ)5&eriinj 5 IPSee ut G(S1 Our Jahitorial service, with one or two exceptions, has bee.n usually good. This again is due largely to permanency in tenure. Since we have been rating our janitors as we do teachers, and recognizing merit in advance in salary, they have taken pride in placing their work on the highest plane possible. Securing a good rating has made them feel more secure in their positions and has, therefore, tended to more permanency and higher efficiency. Several extension courses in adult education have been conducted in the district throughout the year, fostered and supported by State and Federal agencies. These courses have proved of real value, wherever given, in arou sing interest among patrons in social, economic, civic, industrial and educational problems of the day. Parent-Teachhave associations been active in all communities of the district. Their attitude has invariably been constructive and cooperative and has added a sense of solidarity and unity which has given our teachers the finest kind of moral support. In many schools these organizations have installed playground apparatus and other equipment which have contributed materially to the value of the school plant. We appreciate most keenly the support these organizations have given the schools, and we solicit their continued cooperation and good will. It is with a feeling of deep sorrow and a sense of great loss that I refer here to the passing away of our trusted friend and Mr. Thompson, who was the oldest employee of the Board, having been with the district from the time of its organization July 1, 1903. During the 22 years of service there passed through Mr. Thompson's hands millions of dollars public funds, and it is safe to say er that not one cent of the funds he han died ever to his knowledge went astray. Honesty, integrity and devotion to duty were characteristics so pronounced in his character, that when one thinks of the man, one inevitably thinks in terms of these qualities. In Mr. Thompson's passing, the Board lost a valued and trustworthy servant. Miss Nelson has shown unusual ability in taking up the work where Mr. In conclusion, may I suggest again that the past year has brought most satisfying returns for all the efforts put forth in behalf of our schools. They are in the most prosperous condition in their history. This condition is due largely to the wise and progressive policies adopted by the Hoard of Education. While individual board members may differ in their views and may freely express these differences of opinion in arriving at conclusions when Board . action has once been taken, there has been no de fection from their ranks they have stood by Board actioa as a unit. Such cannot fail allegiance, such team-wor- k to bring results. I congratulate the board members upon your broadmind-ednes- s, your business ability, your to spend time out of all proportion to the meagre salary you draw for your services, and especially do I thank you for the wholehearted ami undivided support you have given me, without which I should have fallen far short of the goal we have willingness reached. Respectfully submitted D. C Jensen, Superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson and Rudy Robertson of Midvale and Mrs. Alma Wheadon, Sr., were guests of Mr. and M- t l,l,rtoin onH Um Marv Mavnard on Tuesday. Alice Grace Shoppe Continuous Classes in Sowing and Art Offered at the ALICE GRACE SHOITE and M RUILDIXG, DRAPER, UTAH Tuition very reasonable. Come and see what we have to offer. Thursday and Friday afternoons. M H.4...4.t-H- - i A Good Investment Personal Appearance Is Your Biggest Asset Keep it untarnished by constant association witk Ras-musse- n, the Tailor where alterations, cleaning and pressing are given prompt attention and delivery. SUITS MADE TO INDIVIDUAL ORDER Styles, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed "A Chance to Fit You is All We Ask" FRED RASMUSSEN PHONE MIDVAI.K 117-- 4 WY.ST CKNTRR STKEET MIDVALE. UTAH 1 S. Celebrate the 1th of July in Midvale with a new suit .! ' le well-planne- d n. Also many other lieillS rcctauiiciuiy priced. i Thompson left off. INGH AMS - LINENS - CREPES - SILKS !TH9 j Mr. Jones Writes "Please discontinue the classified ad which I ordered for four insertions in the Midvale Journal starting last week. The article was sold Friday, the day after the first ad appeared. We were surprised at the quick results-be- ing kept busy all Thursday evening answer ing the phone. The second caller Friday took the article." Have you something to sellor is there some thing you want to buy? Use the Journal y for quick results. Only 10 cents a line. Phone your ads to Midvale 178 ad-wa- The Midvale Journal |