Pasadena Chronicle, October 14, 1926

rasffl tu VOL. XVIII PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 14, 1926 “No. 2 New System Of ^ Grading At P.H.S. College Letter Methods Re¬ places Numbers Formerly Used in 10 to 12 years. One of the important changes which has been made at P. H. S. for the first time this year is the new grading system. To take the place of the 1, 2, 3,and 4 of last year, the letters А, В, C, D, and E, have been adopted. Under this plan, the students who formerly just missed getting a “2” will be given a C, while the student who just slides through will make a D. A more detailed description of the grades follows; An “A” Student— 1. Has no particular difficulty in meeting the requirments of the lesson and often “a little more.” 2. Always knows how to go at the task and get it done: has at hand materials needed. 3. Shows increasingly that he is making the subject a part of his own knowledge and so can think through and apply. 4. Expresses himself clearly and knows that he knows. 6. Often adds to the value and interest in class discussions. 6. Can make use of references and outside reading and give their bearing on the topic assigned. 7. Consistently passes with a high average intelligence, educa¬ tional, and other standardized tests. 8. Accomplishes results him¬ self; is not dependent on another's help. Achievement in this rank should be distinctly above the В grade and is attained by relatively few students. A “B” Student 1. Usually meets the require¬ ments of the assigned work. 2. Usually knows how to go at the task and get it done and has at hand the materials needed. 3. Shows a satisfactory knowl- ledge of the subject and the ability to retain the general prin¬ ciples of the course. 4. Expresses thoughts intelli¬ gently and is fairly sure of his ground. 5. Sometimes adds to the value and interest of the class discus¬ sions. 6. Usually reads understand¬ ing^. 7. Only occasionally shows a low grade on tests. 8. Is sometimes dependent on others for help. A “C” Student is passing but not recommended. 1. Often does not complete the assigned work. 2. Is sometimes unable to pro- cede promptly with the task and to know what is needed to go ahead. 3. Shows some knowledge of the subject but is not able to carry this over easily into the underlying principles -gets as knowledge rather than under¬ standing. 4. Does not always express himself clearly in the subject. 5. Takes little active interest in adding to class discussions. 6. Requires extra time for out¬ side reading and finds difficulty in locating his material. 7. Sometimes fails in tests and seldom gets very high grades. 8. Is inclined to get help from others. This student may in general be considered as able to continue the same subject or department of work in high school, but not as able to advance to the college standards in the work either in quantity or quality. A“D” Student is barely passing and in general would not be ex¬ pected to continue in the subject unless a requirement of the school for graduation. An “E” Student has a chance by completion of work by re-examina- tion or other assignment of the department head, to obtain a NEW INSTRUCTORS AND THOSE RETURNING FROM MORE THAN ONE YEAR’S ABSENCE FROM P. H. S. OR J. C. fflr У'ф ts I ШШ 'Ш тШЯ1т * 'HE fJ|V * t" ’’ V' I Щ; ■ § Щ тШ ■ . 1 BETTER PLAN OF ADVANCING MONEY FOR SENIOR PICTURES PVT UNDER CONSIDERATION “Annual” for First Time in Position to Underwrite Contract So That Seniors, May Have Free Sittings, with Usual Discounts on Pictures Ordered. Miss Butler, Mr. Miholin, Mr. Templeton, Mr. Forster, Mr. Hattersley, Miss Wright Mrs. Hardy, Miss Eckersley, Miss Stason, Miss Richards, Miss Kester. Mrs. Giddings, Miss Sawyer, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Miller, Miss Denning, Miss Johnson. One good turn deserves another. In the past the senior classes have donated $500 to$600 to the ‘Annu- ’ al’, which amount was usually received as a special discount from from the photographer who took the senior and other ‘Annual’ pic¬ tures. On the other hand, each j senior, officer, or faculty member who sat for an individual picture had to pay a deposit of one dollar. This tax practically made up the amount returned later as a rebate and then turned over to the ‘An¬ nual.’ This year for the first time the ‘Annual’, which is now a regular departmental and class project, is in a position to make the down payment for the indivi¬ dual seniors by underwriting the contract and securing for the sen¬ iors the same discounts they had in the past. In return the ‘An¬ nual’ hopes to benefit by a better quality of work and better econo¬ my making for a better book. The publication committee and SOPHOMORES WIN OVER FROSH IN J. C. GAMES Fighting grimly against odds the men of the class of ’26 held back the frosh stampede on Fri¬ day, October 26, and defended the sacred banner at the top of the greased pole. The ten minute bat¬ tle, refereed by coach McAuley, gave the men of both classes am¬ ple opportunity to settle any and all grievances they had against each other. The bruised and bat¬ tered remains of many a warrior bespoke numerous grievances for¬ ever settled. Thrice during the melee, frosh warriors almost reached their goal, only to be dragged back to earth minus trousers, skin, and disposi¬ tion and plus large quantities of sticky graphite. In the haze of dust and heat of battle, color be¬ came a matter of question. Fresh¬ men green mingled with grease and perspiration until a man was not safe from his own brother. Men of the same politics found themselves struggling with each other. A man’s identity was al¬ ways in doubt until he started up the pole. Then things took place. With the blowing of the final whistle, everyone was through and glad of it. BOYS USE SKATES Oregon Agriculture College scu- den- nave -■stituted a new fad. It is uuw quite proper to go to class, „own, and even to dances on roller skates. passing grade in the course. With an “incomplete,” a student may have a grade of A, B, or C on what has been done, but the assigned work is not fully enough completed for credit to be awarded. An “F” Student — 1. Seldom meets the require¬ ments of the assigned work. 2. Cannot proceed promptly with the task and has usually not provided materials needed. 3. Seems to get no comprehen¬ sion of the subject and makes the same errors over and over. 4. Expresses himself as a mat¬ ter of memorized knowledge rather than with any understand¬ ing. 5. Is often inattentive arid if asking any questions detracts from value of the class discussions rather than adding to them. 6. Seldom attempts any outside reading. 7. Fails in tests. 8. Is often ready to get help and in a way which does not tend toward improvement in under¬ standing of the work. Budget for 1926 Is Formed by Commission Several Changes Made in Dis¬ tribution of Student Body Funds this Year Several changes made in allow¬ ances for various student body activities. Distribution of the student body funds to the various activities of the school was made last Thurs¬ day at a joint meeting of the Com¬ missioners, and various faculty advisers concerned. The funds are acquired by the student body trea¬ sury by the sale of the $2.50 stu¬ dent body ticket that admits to games, contests, and debates, and for which activities non-members must pay admission. Each of the 13 departments in the school is given a certain per¬ cent of the annual income to carry on its activities. This year the following distri¬ bution has been decided upon: Annual, 30%; Chronicle, 15%; Football, 15%; student body, 10%; Girls’ League, 9% ; Swimming and water polo, 3 xk % ; Debating, 2V2%; Baseball, 5%; Track, 3% ; Basket ball, 4%; Boys’ League, 2%; Tennis, 14%; Honor Society, 4%. NO MORE TARDY SLIPS FOR J. C4 STUDENTS Much to' the joy of the junior college students, Miss Ida E. Hawes, director of attendance, announced at the first J. O. assembly that no more tardy ex¬ cuses are necessary for late comers to their classes. At the same time Miss Hawes stated that ab¬ sence excuses were absolutely necessary, and that they should be filled out and signed by the teacher. Miss Hawes said that although there is no need for junior college students to obtain tardy slips an explanation of tardiness should be made to the teacher. However- since the appropriation of money by the state to the schools is bas¬ ed upon the average daily attend¬ ance, a thorough check on all leaving the campus during class periods is required to inform the attendance office before leaving. This is necessary to prevent a frantic search for pupils in .case of emergency calls. A SCHOOL LIBRARY ALL TOO OPTOMISTIC On being sent to interview Mr. cation department concerning the Dunn, head of the physical edu- new equipment , the reporter was told that he was entirely too op- tomistic, and that there was no new equipment. However, Mr. Dunn admits that he has a new office. FOOL TOURISTS American tourists in France have a new fad. The franc is not worth much so our worthy breth- ern enjoy passing fifty and one- hundred franc notes on their lug¬ gage. National currency is closely related to the national emblem. Imagine the feeling of a French¬ man when he sees a wealthy for- iegner uselessly destroying enough money to supply his family with a month’s food. He probably de¬ cides to keep the war debt mon¬ ey where it will do the most good. What does the school library mean to the students of P. H. S.? It means that we can go after school and study our lessons in¬ stead of having to study at home while all the family is conversing or while the baby is crying; it means that we do not have to go down to the city library to ob¬ tain information or books; it means that we do not have to carry a large stack of books home every night; it means that we have in our school the works of hundreds of writers from which works we are at liberty to gain knowledge. As a rule most of the students in the library attend to their studies, but there always is a small minority who has to talk and visit. These persons can be heard throughout the library, thus dis¬ turbing students who are in ear¬ nest about their studies. If the offenders were asked to leave, perhaps there would be fewer dis¬ turbances. NEW J. C. CAMPUS With the passing of a 485,000 bond issue, the San Bernardino junior college is assured a new campus and buildings, located mid¬ way between Colton and San Ber¬ nardino. the “Annual” staff are at present considering having the $500 that has in the past been paid in. ad¬ vance to the photographers from the senior class, advanced this year by the “Annual” from the student body budget. Upon receipt of the advance money, the photographer will begin his work, the proofs to be finished shortly after the sittings. The seniors can then put in their orders, the prices of which will be at a reduced rate, and the pictures will be ready before Christmas, so that they may be used for gifts. Kenneth M. Kearns, school re¬ corder, is the faculty member di¬ recting the taking of the pictures. Eileen L. Paul, vice president of the senior class is in charge of student interests. The reason for the fine pro¬ gress in the work on the Annual, is accounted for by the fact that a special Annual class is organ¬ ized this year, under then direction of Miss Gladys L. Snyder. POPULAR VIOLINIST RENDERS PROGRAM That students of P. H. S. ap¬ preciate good music was demon¬ estrated in Tuesday’s assembly when Henri J. van Praag, promi¬ nent violinist of Pasadena, played several well-known selections. Mr. van Praag, accompanied by Mr. Jones, commanded almost perfect attention from the students throughout the whole program. Mr. van Praag has two daugh¬ ters attending P. H. S., therefore he is interested in the institution and is always willing to give his time in several assemblies during the year. Mr. Jones played sever¬ al selections. GIRLS SING Having already accepted several invitations to sing at various places, prospects pomt to a busy season for the P. H. S. gins’ ilee club. Among the invitations is one to sing at the Pasadena Rotary club and the Glendale Sanitarium. On October 21 the glee club will sing for the Pasadena Study Club at the Shakespeare Clubhouse. ENROLLMENT FIGURES REVEAL MANY FACTS ALTADENA TO HAVE A NEW SCHOOL Answering a need that has brought repeated appeals from residents in the northwest section of Altadena, the board of educa¬ tion of Pasadena has adopted a resolution directing the county council to begin condemnation of property for a school site near Pasadena Country Club. After visiting various proposed sites the members of the board de¬ cided on this location, which is bounded on the north by Meadow- brook Road, on the south by Baker street, on the west by Senaloa ave¬ nue, and on the east by Pasadena Country Club, as being the best suited to this growing section of Altadena. The first unit of the building schedule will probably consist of a kindergarten and the first three grades. LOCAL CLUBS P. H. S. has clubs on almost every branch of study and art. Favorite hobbies have also been made into the purpose of group organizations. Literature, drama, drawing, writing, language,, stamps, and coins, all are represented among our clubs. All new students are invited to join at least one P. H. S. club. Mary Wark and Lois Crump were admitted as whistlers. Inside of the first four weeks of this semester, the entire enroll¬ ment of students, high school and junior college together, has reach¬ ed 3107. Out of the 2505 high school pupils, approximately half are boys and half girls. The numbers also seem to indi¬ cate that each year 100 students drop out, as there are 100 less seniors than juniors, and in turn the juniors number 100 fewer than the sophs. The post-graduates number only 45 against 602 J. C. students. Miss Ida E. Hawes, director of attendance, has given out the following statistics regarding en¬ rollment. Tenth Eleventh Twelfth Graduates Total Jr. College J. C. and H. S. Boys Girls Total 510 461 971 385 441 826 330 333 663 18 27 45 1243 1262 2505 602 3107 FIRST MUSICAL SOCIETY ORGANIZED IN P. H. S. Remaining tryouts for the Or¬ pheus club, the first of which were held Thursday, September 30, and Monday, October 4, were held last Thursday afternoon. The club is the first musical club to be formed at Pasadena high school. All stu¬ dents of P. H. S. and J. C. who could play instruments or sing, . were invited to the tryouts. The judges were Miss Lula C. Parm- ley, head of the music department; Miss Mary Petcina; and H. H. Parker. Those who were successful in the instrumental tryouts are: pi¬ ano, Dorothy Sayles, Altie Miller, Virginia Gilloon, Raymond Ken¬ dall, Harlow Mills, Laura McDon¬ ald, Isabelle Fox, Mildred Morri¬ son, Alvin Smith, Esther Good, Maxine White, Charline Gates, Josephine Tucker, Bernice Carson, and Doris Adele Pomeroy; flute, Velma Whipple; harp, Elizabeth Cover; horn, Garth Blakeslee; vio¬ lin, Margaret Hayes, Dorothy Dib¬ ble, Laura Belle Pullen, Paul Rung, and Vera Jeannerette. Those successful in the vocal tryouts are: Harriet Nelson, Mary Martha Campbell, Don Anderson, Altie Lee Cable, Virginia Yerxa, Donald J ones, Elva Lois Kellogg, Bernice Skeeters, Marie Van Praag, Miriam Howland, Eunice Erikson, Floyd Brehm, Virginia Roess, Donald Wilcox, and Robert Kidder.