RULE XXXIX. In all ordinary ungraded district schools in the State, where there. are pupils of the proper age and degree of advancement, classes may be organized and kept up in the following-named studies, towit: First, second, third, fourth and fifth readers; orthography (embracing pronunciation and word analysis); penmanship; primary, elementary (mental) and practical arithmetic; elementary and comprehensive geography; beginners' and advanced grammar; United States history; elementary natural science; common school literature; citizenship; physiology and hygiene, and vocal music. In such schools, no branches additional to these shall be taught unless the directors so order by positive vote; and in no case shall teachers neglect the classes pursuing the above-named studies in order to make room for any additional branches. In high schools and other public schools of advanced grades, the following-named studies may be taught in addition to those above mentioned, to-wit: Algebra, geometry, general history (advanced), composition, physiology and hygiene, natural philosophy, chemistry, botany, bookkeeping, and science of government, and vocal music; provided, that the State series of text-books, as set forth in rule XL., and no others shall be used. Nothing in this rule shall be so construed as to prohibit or prevent teachers from introducing into their schools such oral instructions and "object lessons" as they may deem necessary or suitable. RULE XL. Following is a list of the text-books which have been adopted for use in the public schools of this State, to-wit: Orthography-Watson's Independent Series, viz: Childs' Youth's and Complete Spellers, Pronouncing Handbook (3000 words) Soule & Campbell, Swinton's Model Word Blanks, and Swinton's New Word Analysis. Reading. The Independent Series, consisting of the Primary, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Readers. Penmanship.-Spencerian system and copy books. Arithmetics.-Brooks' Series, consisting of New Primary (Mental), Elementary and New Written Arithmetic. Geography-Monteith's Independent Elementary and Monteith's Comprehensive (both Pacific coast editions). Grammar-Sill's Practical Lessons in English. History.-Barnes' Brief History of United States, and Barne Universal History. Science.-Monteith's Popular Science. Literature.-Westlake's Common School. Citizenship-Young's Government Class Book. FOR ADNANCED GRADES. Arithmetic.-Brooks' Normal Mental. Geometry-Brooks' New Normal. General History-(Advanced) Barnes' Universal History. Letter Writing.-Westlake's How to Write Letters. RULE XLI. In primary schools where it is deemed necessary to begin instru tion in reading of easier grade than the first reader, charts or suitable primer may be used for that purpose. E. H. Butler's new American reading charts are hereby recommended. RULE XLII. Every teacher in the public schools shall prepare at the beginnin of each term a programme of daily exercises and recitations an post the same in a convenient place in the school-room for the benefi of the school. RULE XLIII. Every teacher in the public schools shall be provided by th board of directors with a school register in which he shall carefully note the attendance and standing of his pupils. At the close of the school the teacher shall deposit the same with the clerk of the dis trict, who shall preserve the same along with other books and paper belonging to his office for inspection. RULE XLIV. At the close of every term of school the teacher shall thoroughly examine his pupils in the studies of the term, using written questions and requiring written answers whenever practicable; and the standing of each pupil in examination shall be noted accurately upon the school register. RULE XLV. Teachers are authorized to require excuses from the parents or guardians of pupils, either in person or by written note, in all cases of absence or tardiness or dismissal before the close of school, and no excuse shall be deemed valid except that of sickness or necessary employment. The teacher shall be the judge of the sufficiency of excuses, subject to an appeal to the directors. RULE XLVI. Whenever the unexcused absences of any pupil during any term shall amount in the aggregate to seven days he shall be reported to the directors, and the teacher may suspend him until the opinion of the directors can be taken. For this purpose an unexcused absence or tardiness for a half day or less, or for more than one hour at any one time, shall be deemed a half-days' absence; and such absence or tardiness for more than half a day at one time shall be reckoned as an absence for a whole day. RULE XLVII. The names of all those pupils of the public schools of this State who at the close of any term shall be found to have been neither absent nor tardy during the term and who have maintained correct deportment, shall be inscribed by the teacher upon suitable rolls of honor and displayed in some prominent and safe place in the school-room. RULE XLVIII. The teacher of every public school shall at the close of each term make out and transmit to the county superintendent a written report according to such form as may be furnished by the State board of education, and file a duplicate copy of the same with the district. clerk. RULE XLIX. Teachers in the public schools in this State are required to attend all teachers' institutes held under authority of law in the counties where they reside; provided, that they shall be required to attend the annual institute in their county in each year. For non-attendance of any teacher at the institute without a good and sufficient reason, the county superintendent is hereby authorized to lower the grade of his or her certificate or revoke the same, in his discretion. School directors are required to allow their teachers two days of actual school service for such attendance, without any deduction from their wages, and without requiring them afterwards to make up the time so spent. RULE L. In all public schools in this State, the teachers shall require of their pupils regular stated exercise in composition and declamation. RULE LI. In all schools where there are primary pupils it is recommended that exercises in free gymnastics and suitable voice and “breathing exercise" be given daily. PUPILS. RULE LII. No pupil shall be allowed to retain connection with any public school unless provided with books, slate and other things required to be used in the classes to which he is assigned; but no pupil shall be excluded for this cause, unless the teacher shall have given one week's previous notice to his parents or guardians of the articles needed. Indigent pupils may be supplied with books, etc., at the expense of the district if the directors so order. RULE LIII. Pupils affected with contagious diseases shall not be allowed to remain in any of the public schools. RULE LIV. Every pupil is required to attend school punctually and regularly; to conform to the regulations of the school, and to obey promptly all the directions of the teacher; to observe good order and propriety of deportment; to be diligent in study, respectful to teachers, and kind and obliging to schoolmates; to refrain entirely from the use of profanity and vulgar language, and to be clean and neat in person and clothing. RULE LV. Any pupil who shall, in any way, cut or otherwise injure any school-house, or injure any fences, trees or outbuildings belonging to any school, or shall write any profane or obscene language, or make any obscene pictures on the school premises, shall be liable to suspension, expulsion or other punishment, according to the nature of the offense. RULE LVI. That portion of the rules and regulations pertaining to the duties and privileges of teachers and pupils shall be read and explained by the teacher, in the presence of the school, at least once during each term. SYLVESTER PENNOYER, Governor, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES. The following lists embrace the names of all persons who have received life diplomas, State diplomas, first and second grade State certificates since the organization of the department of public instruction, in January, 1873, and now in force, viz: |