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A new feature recently introduced here is a course of instruction in nursing which is being given at the hospital to a limited class of girls showing an unusual adaptability to the work.

The dental work required by the students is now also being done at the school hospital.  Arrangements have been made with two dentists of Carlisle by which each makes regular weekly visits to the school.

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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

The rooms of the first three grades are grouped into two divisions. The brighter and more evenly developed pupils constitute one division. If teachers do more effective work by dividing these classes into two groups and alternating some of the recitations for each session they do so; but ordinarily it is found best to have half of each grade composed of the brighter pupils, and the rest of the grade classified so that the lower and less-gifted pupils be grouped by themselves, in the more difficult subjects, thus making allowance for individual differences and peculiarities.

In groups of this kind and correlation of subjects four or five recitations, according to their nature and the method of classifying, is the maximum number planned for at one session.

Pupils are advanced to higher groups or grades as soon as their work indicates sufficient mental power to do the work required in such groups or grades. Promotions are made every month.

A system of grading which includes both the daily recitation as well as monthly and term examinations is now in vogue.

The individual and his special needs are the constant consideration of the teacher.

Pupils attend school one half day of three hours and work in the industrial department the other half day.  The school is divided into sections.  The first of every month the divisions change their school period thus giving every pupil an equal chance to get the advantage of morning school.

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