NOTE.

The Author has, from time to time, received letters asking information on points embraced in the following pages. The various rules, regulations, etc., which are given, are not presented as models adapted to the peculiar wants and circumstances of every teacher; but it is believed that they embody the substance of what will be wanted, and each teacher must change or modify according to the condition or wants of his own school. They will, it is hoped, prove valuable as suggestive aids. Many of them are such as have proved satisfactory with teachers of competent judgment and ability.

APPENDIX A.

MANUAL OF SCHOOL DUTIES.

THE following excellent hints and rules were prepared by A. Parish, Esq., one of the most accomplished and successful teachers in New England. Mr. Parish is Principal of the Springfield (Mass.) High School,-a position he has occupied for many years. The Manual of School Duties, which we here give, has been well tried by its author, and others, and with uniformly good results. It will be well for the teacher to read these rules monthly, and accompany the same with such remarks as may be deemed pertinent.

TO A PUPIL ON ENTERING THE SCHOOL.

It is taken for granted, that your special object in becoming a member of this school is, to obtain such benefits as it may be able to afford, for the improvement of the mind, that you may be more useful; for the cultivation of your manners, that you may be better able to render yourself agreeable to those around you;- for the cultiva tion of your moral feelings, that your own personal happiness may be increased.

While it is expected that the teachers will be faithful in

General Directions.

imparting instruction, and in directing the general operations of the school, in the most thorough and agreeable manner, certain duties no less important for the success of the school are to be faithfully and honestly performed on your part, as pupils.

The following directions are given, that all may know, at the beginning, what their duties are, as pupils, and on what conditions they are permitted to enjoy the privileges of this school.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS.

I. Resolve, on being received as a member of this school, to comply cheerfully with all the requirements of the teachers; and faithfully perform every duty assigned you.

II. Always manifest and cultivate a kind and accommodating disposition towards schoolmates, and respect towards teachers.

III. At all times let the school-room be regarded as sacred to study and mental improvement. Never indulge in rudeness, childish trifling, loud and boisterous speaking, or anything that would be considered unbecoming in genteel company.

IV. Resolve, to lend your influence, in every possible way, to improve the school, and elevate its character.

DEPORTMENT.

Remark. It is as much a part of your education to correct bad habits and obtain good ones, to cultivate good manners, and learn to conduct with propriety on all occasions, as to be familiar with the studies pursued in school. Read carefully and remember the following particulars.

1. On entering the school, pass as quietly as possible to your seat, taking care to close the door gently, and avoid making unnecessary noise with the feet in crossing the

room.

2. Take out books, slate, etc. from your desk with care, and lay them down in such a manner as not to be heard. Avoid making a rustling noise with papers, or noisily turning over leaves of books. Never let the marking of a pencil on your slate be heard.

3. Be careful to keep the feet quiet while engaged in study; or, if it be necessary to move them, do it without noise.

4. In passing to and from recitations, observe whether you are moving quietly. Take special care if you wear thick shoes or boots, or if they are made of squeaking leather.

5. Avoid the awkward and annoying habit of making a noise with the lips while studying.

6. Scuffling, striking, pushing, or rudeness of any kind, must never be practised, in the least, under any circumstances, within the school building.

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PROMPTNESS.

1. Be punctually at School.

Be ready to regard every signal without delay, -to commence study, at once, when study hours" begin,—to give immediate and undivided attention, when a teacher addresses you, either individually, with the class, or with the whole school.

2. On appearing in the school-room after an absence from one or more exercises, your first duty will be to present a written excuse specifying the time and cause of the absence.

Neatness. Scholarship.

NEATNESS.

MOTTO.—“A place for everything, and everything in its place."

Remark.

The habit of observing neatness and order should be cultivated as a virtue.

1. Let your shoes or boots be cleaned at the door-steps; always use the mat, if wet, muddy, or dirty.

2. Never suffer the floor under your desk, or the aisles around it, to be covered by papers, or anything else dropped

on it.

3. Avoid spitting on the floor; it is a vulgar, filthy

habit.

4. Marking or writing on the desks, walls, or any part of the building, or school premises, with pencil, chalk, or other articles, manifests a bad taste, or a vicious disposition to deface and destroy property. None but a vicious, reckless, or thoughtless person will do it.

5. Knives must never be used in cutting anything on a desk.

6. Particular care should be observed to avoid spilling ink anywhere in the school building.

7. Let your books, etc. be always arranged in a neat and convenient order in your desk and upon it.

8. After using brooms, dust-brushes, etc., always return them to their places.

9. Be ambitious to have every part of our school in so neat and orderly a condition, that visitors may be favorably impressed with this trait of our character.

SCHOLARSHIP.

MOTTO." Knowledge is power."

Remark. Three things should ever be sought for by the scholar in all his studies and recitations. They are the index of scholarship.