Curricula And General Information For The Greenville High School Greenville, North Carolina 1928--1929 Foreword to Parents— This booklet is published by the school fer the pupils and the patrons of the school. The purpose of the book- let is to acquaint the pupils and their parents with the policies of the school. So far as possible all the things concerning the school which pupils and par- ents would profit by knowing have been written into the following pages. Pupils and parents should bear in mind that a school is a two-sided affair: the parent-pupil group and the school official-teacher group. It is the business of the pupils to attend regularly, of the parents to see that the pupils attend and maintain a proper atti- tude toward the school. This attitude should be one of active reception. It is the business of the school officials to provide a proper place and environment and the right kind of teachers and see that school affairs are run off smoothly. It is the business of the teachers to present their subjects in such a man- ner that the great majority of the pupils can receive it (Not much less than 90 per cent if any) It is also the business of the teachers to set themselves up as good examples for young people It would seem, then, that there exists a contract of sorts between the two groups making up the school If one side fails to do his part then the school fails in accomplishing its purpose We of the school feel that the balance of effort lies at present on our side However, the fac- ulty is ready at all times to discuss with the parents, individually or collectively, the policies relating to the handling of the pupils in our jurisdiction As is set forth under the topic “Aims” on the next page, we feel that we cannot do better than to try with all that we have to so change the pupils who come un- der our tutelage that they will become honorable and useful members of the society in which they live It is hoped that the patrons of the school will feel free to consult with the teachers and school officials at all times. Visitors are always welcome, they are re- quested to call at the office before visiting classes or teachers in the building. 2 CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE : Examinations— Aims— Examinations are given every half year. All pupils are The generally accepted aims and objectives of secondary education are (1) health, (2) command of funda- mental processes, (3) worthy home membership, (4) citizenship, (5) worthy use of leisure, (6) ethical character, (7) vocation. The Greenville High School aims to train its pupils to attain these objectives. In addition to these general aims the school is en- deavoring especially to train the boys and girls to fit into the particular environment in which they live. The Sckool Day— The school hours are from 8:30 a. m. to 3.10 p.m. There are six periods of sixty minutes each, five of which are for recitation and directed study. The sixth p2riod will be used for study, assemblies, and some extra-curricular activities. All pupils are required to remain in school until 3.10. Tke Lunch Period— Lunch will be served in the lunch room below the front of the auditorium twice during the school day. There will be food enough for sale to provide an adequate lunch for every one. Pupils may bring their lunches with them but they must eat them in the lunch room with the rest of the pupils. No pupil will be allowed to leave the building during the lunch period unless he has a permit signed by his parents or guardian and the principal giving him the privilege to lunch elsewhere. The lunch period is thirty minutes long. A part of this time will be given to directed play in the gymnasium. The first lunch period will start at 11:40 and will close at 12:10. The second will begin at 12:40 and close at 1:10. The Marking System— Prior to the Fall of 1926 the passing grade for this school was 70. At the same time the grade required for rec- ommendation to do college work was 70. This figure was supposed to have represented the percentage of work done by the pupils. Grades for the vear 1926-7, for this year and until further notice will be given as follows: The passing grade is 4 but the college recommendation grade is 3. A grade of 5 constitutes a failure. A grade of 1 is the highest grade and a grade of 2 is next to the highest. These grades are not transmutable into percentages, as percentage is ordinarily interpreted. The second and third quar- ters of the group make up the grade of 3. The fourth quarter includes those who receive 2’s and 1’s and the first quarter includes those who receive 4’s and 5’s. The first quarter is, therefore, the lowest and the four'th the highest. required to stand these examinations. None are ex- cused. The examination counts as one-third the semester’s work and the daily work counts as two- thirds. Promotion— Required for full promotion: To the Eighth Grade.. -Elementary School Cert. To the Ninth Grade 4 Units To the Tenth Grade 8 Units To the Eleventh Grade........./..2.... 12 Units For Graduation 16 Units A unit is given for a school subject that has at least five prepared recitations per week, pursued for one school year. A pupil who has failed of promotion may regain his standing with his class in either of two ways: (a) He may pass make-up examinations in Sep- tember in the subjects which he failed. (b) A pupil who lacks one unit may, with the consent of the principal, take and extra sub- ject. Whenever he passes the five subjects for two consecutive marking periods without a deficiency (5) he will be promoted to his original class. Home Study— No pupil carrying a full schedule can prepare all his work during school hours. An exact amount of time neces- sary for home study cannot be set by the school. It depends upon (1) the mental ability of the individ- ual, (2) the amount and degree of application and his power to concentrate during the study periods in school and (3) the degree to which the pupil likes the work he is doing. The school will be pleased to assist the pupil and the parent in determining how much time he should spend in study outside of school hours. The duty of the parent is to see (1) that the pupil re- serves a fixed time every day for home study and that he is required to use this time for this purpose only, (2) that he has a place where he can study without interruption, (3) that he works und:r proper physical conditions of light, heat, ventilation, etc. It is very essential for success that this habit of home study be formed during the first year of high school. CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE Scholarship Rules— (1) A pupil who fails in a school subject for three consecutive marking periods shall drop that sub- ject. The princ’pal shail make such arrange- ments for future work as are possible and seem wise. If a pup'l is carrying five unit subjects and fails in one or more of them for two consecutive mark- ing periods, he shall drop one of his svbjects. The principal shall determine which subjec: shall be dropped. When a pupil fails in three unit subjects for any marking period, a written warning shall be sent to the parent by the principal. A pupil must pass at least two unit subjects once in three consecutive marking periods to remain in his class. Any pupil who fails for two consecutive marking periods in all of his subjects shall be dropped back to the grade from which he was promoted. A written warning shall be sent to the parent at the end of the first marking period. Pup‘ls who are absent from classes more than 10 per cent of the time must present a doctor’s cer- tificate showing that absences exceeding 10 per cent of the tme were due to personal illness. Pupils failing to do this must attain a grade of 3 or better in the subjects "whose classes they have been absent in order to pass these subjects. The Marking Period and Reports— The school year is of thirty-s'x weeks or 189 teaching days duration and is divided into two main parts called semesters or half-years. These are of equal length having 18 weeks or 90 teaching days. Each semester is divided into three marking periods of six weeks each. On the Monday following the close of each marking period a report card will be issued to each pupil showing his grades in the subjects he is taking. Pupils are required to take these reports home and to have them signed by their parents or guardians and return them to the home-room teach- ers who issued them. In addition to the above reports there will be issued a failure report at the end of the first three weeks of each marking p?ricd. This will be mailed to the parent or guardian. CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE College Preparation— At the present time most colleges make for a consider- able gap between the freshman year and the high school graduating year. Since this is so, and the fact that somewhat of the rating of the high school is based upon the records made by its graduates while in college, it seems best to inaugurate the following scheme of recommending high school graduates to go to college. In order for the high school to recommend a pupil to go The to college the pupil must have made grades of 3 or higher in 75 per cent of his work in high school and must not have made more than two grades as low as 4 during his last two years. The certificate grade is 3. Merit System— Every pupil is given 100 merits at the beginning of the Fall semester. Misdemeanors cause the loss of merits. The following is a partial list of offences and their corresponding penalties. First tardy merits Second tardy meri's Third tardy merits (Etc.) First unexcused absence merits Second ditto merits Third ditto merits (Etc.) CRORES Sadan ctikhevies Gackt o> Cin es Seen 25 merits Lying . merits Insubordination . merits Impudence . merits Cutting classes 2 merits per class, first offence Disorder in the hall Disturbing a class When a pupil has lost 40 merits he will be sent home and one of his parents or his guardian must return with him for a conference before he may be reinstated in school. Upon the loss of 50 merits (ten more after the conference with the parents or guardian) he may be expelled or suspended indefinitely from school. Should a pupil not lose more than five merits in a semester he will receive a reward of 20 merits for the following semester. That is, he will have 120 to start the semester. CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE The Telephone— The telephone in the principal’s office is for school use. Pupils desiring to use the phone may do so upon payment of five cents. Pupils will not be called to the phone except in the case of dire necessity. It will require a payment of five cents to answer the phone. Pupils will take a receipt for all money given. Lockers— Every pupil will be required to rent a locker. The price of a locker key is fifty cents which will be refunded when the key is turned in at the close of the school year or in case the pupil leaves school and returns the key. There is in the office a master key which will open any locker. The pupils may have the serv- ice of this key upon payment of a fee of five cents to the one in charge of the key. Pupils will take a receipt for all money given. Pupils may not go t otheir lockers except at the times specified. Lockers left unlocked will be locked and a fine of five cents imposed upon the offender. Hats, caps, coats, or wraps of any kind and books left about the building will be brought to the office and may be had upon payment of five cents per article claimed. (Note: Money collected from fines will be turned over to the S. A. A. Council). Pupils will take a receipt for all money given. Tke Senior Boys Club— This club, although it did not function in 1927-8, is com- posed of all the boys in the senior class together with boys selected. from each of the lower classes on the basis of scholarship, and ability along extra-curricu- lar lines. The purpose of the club is mainly social. The Senior Girls Club— This club is composed of all the girls in the senior class and three representatives from the junior class who are invited to become members. The sponsors of the senior class are the sponsors of the club. The pur- pose of the club is to offer some form of entertain- ment and wholesome amusement. The monthly meet- ing consists of a dinner and a program. The most important meeting of the year is Mother’s Night. The club does not have elected officers. Each month the sponsor appoints officers for the next meeting—a chairman, a committee of three to be responsible for CURRIOULA, WGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE the entertainment, a committee of three to pian ine dinner, a transportation committee, and a collector who collects the dues necessary to pay the expenses of the meeting. The Debating Club— All pupils are eligible to become members of the debating club. The purpose of the club is to train pupils to appear in public to a good advantage and to improve their English diction. There will be several debates during the year. This school is a member of the High School Debating Union of North Carolina and as such is eligible to enter a team in the state debate. This debate is run off in triangles. Our triangle is composed of Greenville, Roc Mount and Washing- ton. Each school trains an affirmative and a nega- tive team. Each team is composed of two speakers and their alternates. If both teams from one school win in the triangle then that school becomes eligible to enter the elimination contest at Chapel Hill for the Aycock Memorial Cup. The triangular debates take place about the first of April. In the fall just prior to the Christmas holidays there is an annual debate with Farmville High School. Other debates will be arranged for as time permits. The Latin Club— This club holds its meetings once each month for the purpose of giving Latin students a better knowledge of the life and manners of the people whose language they study. Much attention is paid als» to the beau- tiful stories of Greek and Roman Mythology. Mem- bership in the Latin Club is open to students tak- ing third and fourth year Latin. Next year it will probably be open to all Latin students. It has the following officers for the year 1927-8: Consul, Charles Whedbee; Praetor, Nora Lee Harris; Quaester, Fran- ces Morton; Aedile, Zelle Foley; Nuntius, Jane Hall. The French Club— The officers of this club are President, Rebecca Scoville; Vice-President, Lillian Hardee; Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth Skinner; Chairman of the program com- mittee, Louise Richardson; chairman of the refresh- ment committee, Eleanor Tyson. The purpose of the club is to foster the study of the French language, to bring together students socially, and to promote mutual ee srstanding and a spirit of friendship be- tween the French and the Americans. Conversation in French is the chief aim. Meetings are held once a month. They consist of dramatizations, songs, games, talks on French life and customs, and dis- cussions of letters received by pupils in correspond- ence with native French students. CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE The Home Econemics Club— The Greenville High School Student The purpose of the Home Economics Club is to stimulate Activity Association interest among the girls of high school for better home making and problems of charity which will re . To rae draw public interest. Through organization such as ‘ he S. A. A. Council programs, soc‘al gatherings and picnics it also fur- (1) The Siudent Activity Association Council is com- nishes opportunity for social life. The officers are posed of the captain and student manager of the ac- President, Mabelle Bamber; Vice-President, Mary tivity going on at the time of the meeting or con- Frances Whitehurst; Secretary, Queenie Jones: cerned in the action taken in the meeting; the aires 2 ~ pret of a om? coaches in action; the president of the S. A. A.; the Treasurer, Lala Brantley. secretary-treasurer; the faculty manager of student activities; the principal of the school. Boys and Girls Glee Clubs— The duties of the Council shall be to determine poli- . ’ cies relating to the Student Activity Association; There will be both a Boys and a Girls Glee Club. Mem- award letters and numerals; act as executive com- bers will be determined by trial. mittee of the Association; nominate candidates for offices in the Association. (3) The Council shall meet once each month on the first Wednesday. MISCELLANEOUS Officers of the Student Activity Assemblies— Association— From time to t'me there will b2 assemblies of the entire PRESIDENT—Elected by the memb2rs of the associa- school in the auditorium. These will occur during the ion (the student body). He shall preside over all sixth period. All pupils are required to attend. At meetings of the Association. He shall be selected from other times there may be meetings of the various sor, ed anemia manmend classes and all members will be required to attend. a : Parents and patrons are cordially invited to be pres- VICE-PRESIDENT—Elected by the members of the As- ent at any assembly. sociation from candidates selected from the incom- ing junior class by the council. He shall preside in ra qe the absence of the president. Spelling— 2 ee : ; SECRETARY-TREASURER—Elected by the members of Pupils may be required to take spelling according to their the Association from cand‘dates_ selected by deficiency. the Council. He shall have charge of all money collected by the Association and all money collected and all money transactions carried on by any ac- r i 5 ieee tivity pertaining to the high school not taken care Cho aa Singing of in the office of the city superintendent and by Chorus singing, one or two periods each week, is required the board of education. He shall make reports at for all pup'ls in the eighth grade; optional for pupils regular mentings. in other grades. Vieetings of the Association— The annual meeting of the Student Activity Association d ‘ ; . ee will take place in the auditorium during the second Physical education is required of all pupils in all grades week in May at which time all officers shall be at least twice each week. elected. Other meetings shall be as follows: One in Physical Education— CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE the week following the close of the football season, one in the week following the close of the basketball season, and one in the week before the week of final examinations in the Spring. The Association may meet at any other time it may seem necessary. Dues— The dues of the Association shall be two dollars a year— payable in two installments as follows: (1) Seventy- five cents during the first week of school in Septem- ber and (2) Seventy-five cents payable during the week following mid-year examinations. Upon pay- ment of dues the member shall receive a pass to all games occuring in the half year of issue. Eligibility— he following eligibility rules govern the players on ath- letic teams and the debaters: Rule 1—Participants must be in regular attendance in school. Rule 2—For football, the players must have made an average attendance of 60 per cent from mid-year of the year previous to the date of playing. This holds good for all teams taking part prior to mid-year. For all teams taking part after mid-year the players must have made an average attendance of 60 per cent from the beginning of school in the semester preceding. Rule 3—Players and participants must have made passing grades for the three months or longer term (semester) previous to the one in which they are playing in at least three regular subjects (clear of duplications) each carrying at least four recitations per week of 40 minutes each. Rule 4—The players or participants must have made passing grades in at least three regular subjects (as in rule 3) for the month previous to the one in which he is playing. Rule 5—Players and participants may not represent the school on any team or teams for more than four years including years in which they were player or participants for other secondary schools, above the seventh grade and doing college preparatory work. Rule 6—No one may take part in any extra curricu- lar activity sponsored by the Student Actiivty As- sociation who has graduated or received a diploma CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE 11 from this school or any other secondary school hav- ing four grades above the seventh. Rule 7—No one may take part in any extra curricu- lar activity sponsored by the Association who has ever matriculated or registered as a student in any university, college, or institution offering work above the high school grade. Rule 8—No one may represent the high school in any extra-curricular activity sponsored by the Asso- ciation who received or has received any remunera- tion for his participation in any extra-curricular ac- tivity of any school, club, or other society or insti- tution. Rule 9—No one may take part in any activity spon- sored by the Association who has not paid his Asso- ciation dues or is not a member of the Association. Rule 10—No one may represent the high school dur- ing the season who is a member of or player on any organized outside team in the same branch of ac- tivity. Rule 11—The parents of each representative must be living in this county and must have resided there since January 1 of the same year of the game or con- test except those occuring between January 1 and April 1 in which case it must be January 1 of the previous year. RRIC TIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE ‘H SCHOOL, GREENVILLE - RICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREE Yotes and Regulations Concerning CURRICULA the Curricula 1, These curricula have been outlined to aid pupils in the wise selection of studies according to the ultimate life pur- pose of each individual. He should, therefore, determine his vocational aim just as early in his school career as possible. College Academic (For A. B. Degree) i i : EIGHTH GRADE NINTH GRADE 2. It is always difficult and often impossible to provide for changes in a pup'l’s schedule of studies after school opens English 8 (Gram. & Lit.) Py oom ; Aap in September. If changes appear necessary, the principal . rey 8 Latin 9 should be notified in writing before September 1. ( eto History 9 3. There will be no classes in any elective subject unless a sufficient number elect it. TENTH GRADE ELEVENTH GRADE 2 ‘ : : sts eal eens er Melis 4. No pupil can possibly take more than five unit subjects. English 10 (Gram & Lit.) a E NR EN ei Jail doit ieectuey var sce Geometry 10 (Plane) istory (Americar (A unit subject recites five times per week.) ¢ oF two foreign One or two foreign azes: languages: 5. For graduation a pupil must have met the requirements tin 10 and (Latin 11 and French 11 of one of the curricula outlined. French 10 or Spanish, or Spanish 11, (Note 3) Note 2) 6. The schedule of studies of each pupil must have the ELECTIVES (Choose One signed approval of a parent or guardian and of the principal or ELECTIVES (Choose One Or Two) spt O 177 ) a sponsor. Or Two) Chemistry 10 History 10 (Mod. European) Geometry 11 (Solid) 1st half Chemistry 10 and Trigonometry 2nd half yr. Home Economics 10 Mathematical review % year Home Economics 10 or 11 All pupils are required to take physical education. A pupil may not start two foriegn languages in the same year. Colleges do not accept one unit of a foreign lan- guage. Four units of foreign language are re- quired in this curriculum. General Science will be given in the 8th grade only. One science is required of every graduate. CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE College Technical EIGHTH GRADE English 8( Gram. & Lit.) Algebra 8 Civics Science 8 (General) TENTH GRADE English 10 (Gram. & Lit.) ELECTIVES (Choose Three) Geometry 10 (Plane) History 10 (Mod. European) French 10 Spanish 1 or 2 Latin 8 or 9 Science 10 (Chemistry) Home Economics 10 NINTH GRADE English 9 (Gram. & Lit.) Algebra 9 History 9 (Anc. & Med.) ELECTIVES (Choose One) Science 9 (Biology) Spanish 1 Latin 8 ELEVENTH GRADE English 11 Hiscory 11 (American) ELECTIVES (Choose Two) Latin 9 or 10 French 11 Spanish 2 Science 10 (Chemistry) Home Economics 10 or 11 CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE Business EIGHTH GRADE English 8 (Gram. & Lit.) Algebra 8 Science 8 (General) Civics TENTH GRADE English 10 (Gram. & Lit.) Bookkeeping 10 Typewriting & Shorthand 10 ELECTIVES (Choose One) Science 10 (Chemistry) History 10 (Mod. European) Spanish 1 or 2 French 10 Home Economics 10 NINTH GRADE English 9 (Gram. & Lit.) Business Arithmetic 9 ELECTIVES (Choose Two) Science 9 (Biology) History 9 (Anc. & Med.) Algebra 8 Spanish 1 ELEVENTH GRADE English 11 History 11 (American) ELECTIVES (Choose One) Bookkeeping 11 Typewriting & Shorthand 11 ELECTIVES (Choose One) Science 10 (Chemistry) Spanish 2 French 11 Home Economics 10 or 11 All pupils are required to take physical education. Note 1: All pupils are required to take physical education. A pupil may not start two foreign languages in the same year. Note 2: A pupil may not start two foreign languages in the same year. Colleges will not accept one unit of a foreign language. Colleges will not accept one unit of a foreign language. General Science will be given in the 8th grade only. General Science will be given in the 8th grade only. One Science is required for graduation. CURRICULA, HIGH SCHOOL, GREENVILLE General EIGHTH GRADE English 8 (Gram. & Lit.) ce 8 (General) TENTH GRADE English 10 (Gram. & Lit.) ELECTIVES (Choose Three) Geometry 10 (Plane) History 10 (Mod, European) French 10 Spanish 1 or 2 Latin 8 or 9 Science 10 (Chemistry) Home Economics 10 NINTH GRADE English 9 (Gram. & Lit.) Algebra 9 History 9 (Anc. & Med.) ELECTIVES (Choose One) Science 9 (Biology) Spanish 1 Latin 8 ELEVENTH GRADE English 11 History 11 (American) LECTIVES (Choose Two) Latin 9 or 10 French 11 Spanish 2 Science 10 (Chemistry) Home Econcmics 10 or 11 All pupils are required to take physical education. A pupil may not start two foreign languages in the same year. Colleges will not accept one unit of a foreign language. General Science will be given in the 8th grade only. Cne Science is required for graduation.