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6 t l General Editor's note: Following is the general philosophy and educational responsi bilities of the Medf ord pub lie schools. It has been in , preparation more man two years by district administra tors anu school board mem bers. It has been edited only slightly.) GEigERAL PHILOSOPHY "The public school in a rep . resentative. democracy has unique functions. It is design ee 10 accept U the children of all the people. Its major em phasis is to prepare each child for his role in a self-governing society. . "The individual wllonly be able to fulfill satisfactorily his role as a citizen if he has due regard and respect for the rights of individuals and an understanding of the privileg es of free men in a free socie ty. This necessitates not only an understanding of individ ual's rights but also those rights of our group society, each in proper focus to the other. "Citizens of the country, in establishing and supporting thft public school, have com- mitted themselves to the prin- ciple of human improvement; and by this process, society : as a whole will advance. This idea implies tha education is a process of acquiring knowl edge, skills, values, and of learning to contribute to im proving the culture for the benefit of all people. Education Is Process "Education is the process, both in school and out, where by these functions are exper ienced. The school must con stantly attempt to extend the mind to attain its capacity to 9 learn, to adapt, and to grow. The majo responsibility for educating our youth in our so ciety belongs to public ele mentary and secondary schools at the local level. "This is achieved primarily through a formal education program based on accepted values of the people with some emphasis on post-high school and adult vocational programs. It is 'recognized that our concepts as to what a democ racy is and ought to-be may change front time to time. However, the school has the responsibility of separating besic fundamental principles of both content and method from. fads, fallacies, and self centered pressure groups -but, jiever at the expense of curtailing individual or minor ity rights. "Our public schools are not cxperim ental laboratories where students are constantly used as 'guinea pigs.' On the other hand, good schools do not intend to become so fixed hat they become educational ly likened to 'ancestor wor shippers.' The latter too often produces an assembly - line a type program, which results in such stereotyped uniformi ty and conformity that the in dividual becomes lost through subjection to the group. . "Schools should, under the guiding principles of research, experiment with promising new ideas and improved ways of doing things. The curricu lum must serve, not dictate, educational direction. 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This broad program provides a large selection of academic and vocational type subjects to meet the diverse needs, in terests, and abilities of youth. "The challenge of excelling in quality is more difficult to achieve, particularly in a world where values are changing and there appears to be a lessening of 'a willing ness to pay the price necessary to excel.' "In order to be alert to con ditions in our fast-moving world, teachers are encourag ed-to plan class work so that each student 'mentally sweats in each school day. The amount . and complexity of such mental challenges are based on the age, subject area level, and innate abilities of the student. If one is to suc ceed, the selective quantity and attainable quality of learning must keep pace to gether. Opportunities and en couragement must be offered each youth to attain the opti mum of his potential. Accept Obligation "Through the years, the Medford schcol system and the people of our community have accepted the obligation of providing and maintaining the kind of 'educational cli mate' which recognizes the right of each student to learn as fast and as thoroughly as he is potentially able. In order to provide equality of oppor tunity for all youth, members of the school board and .bud get committee believe that this can only be achieved by providing equal educational programs and physical plants for each school service area of the district. "It is believed that this is more effectively achieved by keeping elementary childern closer to their homes. Chil dren of junior and senior high school age levels can best be taught in larger centers where considerably more specializa tion on the part of both pro gram and teachers is possible. "There are many influences other than the school affecting the education of youth. Among these are home, church, var ious child and youth agen cies, press, radio, television, motion pictures, and other community forces. The part which each contributes to the education of the child, and the extent to which some may set up barriers to the achieve ment of the schools' purposes cannot be ignored in planning a successful program of pub lic education. The Medford school system cooperates with all agencies and institutions interested in the welfare of youth. More Costly Process "It requires a far more cost ly and comprehensive process - "i. ' wherever toiletries are aold! And hair beauty preparation MAM LUXURY Mil MtSSMI NUTRI-TONIC LOTION SHAMPOO 9ANDRUPF SIT! PIN CURL PERMANENT PERMAJKNT mmmm ts " X , I 1 y . r and Responsibilities of to become 'educated' in prep aration of assuming compe tency as a citizen in today's world than was necessary one of more generations ago. This is a challenge which profes sional educators, school board members, and citizens at the local, state, and national lev els must meet. In order to be effective the challenge should be considered a cooperative one with responsibilities spell ed out and with each govern mental level meeting its mor al, professional, and finan cial obligation. "A good school today re 1 4 1. ill t . HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING Above is a view of the space between the music rooms (left behind tree) and the shop rooms (right) where the boys physical education plant will be completed. Completion of the unit will provide seven teacher stations, and another teacher station will be made available by Relationship of Building Plan To Consolidation Is Discussed (Editor's note: This is th last in a series of articles in which the $750,000 bond issue is discussed. Today's article discusses the relation of consolidation with the building program, alterna tives considered before a decision on the building program was made, and the type structures planned.) Reorganization of school districts into one school ad ministration unit has had lit tle or no effect on the pro posed building program of Medford school district 549C, school officials said. An election on a $750,000 bond issue to finance a two year construction program will be held tomorrow. Consolidation hastened by one or two years the need for additional classrooms at Hed rick Junior High school, where two classrooms are planned next school year and three for the 1961-62 school year. Renovation work plan ned at McLoughlin Junior High school, which will pro vide a woodshop and drawing room and two other class rooms, was planned on the basis of need before consoli dation. Before Consolidation Additions and renovations at Medford High school were planned and contemplated prior to consolidation, school officials said. Funds from the bond issue will be used to complete the boys physical education plant and provide eight teacher stations. Consolidation, however, may hasten the need for a new high school by two or three years, administrators noted, and may cause the need for future classrooms at Hed rick one or two years earlier than if there had been no re organization. Reorganization had little or no effect on elementary school needs. Additional class rooms are planned at schools within the boundaries of the original school district, and within the areas of West Side and Oak Grove, which con solidated with Medford some years ago. Additional Classrooms Of the schools which con solidated with Medford last year, Griffin Creek is the only one where an additional classroom is planned. That is scheduled to be built for the 1961-62 school year. ; School officials pointed out that renovations and additions for those elementary schools consolidated with Medford will be paid by taxes which are assessed on property in the total district; Renovation work is plan ned at Jacksonville and Ruch, two schools which were con solidated with district 549C last year. In considering the addition al children in the district, the school board and budget com mittee reviewed alternatives which might be used instead of constructing new buildings and additions. Alternatives Listed These alternatives, all of which were considered un satisfactory, are: (1) operating schools on a double-shift pro gram, (2) operating schools on quires team effort. This means a well-prepared, competent staff of teachers, administra tors, custodians, maintenance personnel, and other em ployees, working under, the leadership of a well-informed school board, assisted by in terested lay groups such as our parent - teacher associa tions and citizen, advisory committees. "In the final analysis the real test of a public school is determined by the quality of work being done by classroom teachers. Fine buildings and excellent equipment, while a 12-month year, and (3) in creasing class loads. Officials pointed out that operating on a' double - shift basis deprives the pupil of half his schooling. Six hours or more of school work, they said, cannot be crowded into a half day. Officials also noted that children would be in school only part time, and might be roaming the streets during out - of - school hours tending to increase delin quency problems. Such an arrangement, they added, "would deprive the pupils of practically all the special activities, which are accepted as a significant part of the school program." Additional Help The cost of operating schools on a double - shift would be about the same since it would be necessary to es tablish two shifts of teachers instead of one, officials noted. Additional custodial and main tenance service would also be needed, they said. The 12-month year, admin istrators and board members said, presents three major Typewriter Stolen In Yreka Burglary Yreka A large typewriter was taken from the ONC freight office at Mt. Shasta during a burglary last Wed nesday night, the sheriff's office here reported. In other action last week, deputies said Harry O. Black, 61, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace and public intoxication and Rob ert G. Burgess, 46, was arrest ed for disturbing the peace. Roger J. Wardinski, 20, was picked up by Yreka police on a similar charge and Happy Camp sheriffs deputies arrest ed William H. Donegan, 54, on a charge of driving while under the influence of intox icating beverages. The sheriffs office report ed that Hershell L. Fields, 35, was arrested in Muse, Okla. on a failure to provide war rant for this county. He will appear in Dunsmuir justice court. Texan Cited, Wife Injured in Crash Yreka - A Texas man was cited for speeding and his wife was hospitalized follow ing an auto accident on high way 97 a mile south of Juni per lodge at 6:50 a jn. yester day, reports the California highway patrol.' Cited was Sidencio Quinta nill of McAllan, Tex. His wife Joanna, 54, was taken to Dor ris hospital for treatment. The CHP said the accident occurred when Quintanill, while passing one car, met an oncoming car and slammed on his brakes. The car skid ded, left the road and struck a tree. Gold Hill-The Bible study group of the Gold Hill Chris tian church will meet at 7:30 tonight, instead of Thursday night, at the home of Mrs. Tom Henderson. important, are secondary, in their positive impact on stu dents as. compared to the ef fect of a good teacher in any type classroom. "It is therefore imperative that every effort be made to attract and to hold superior, qualified teachers by provid ing the necessary incentives and favorable working condi tions. These include adequate salary, security, educational leadership, reasonable work loads, stimulating in-service programs and such other rights, recognition, and priv ileges as would encourage renovation in the original high school struc ture. The covered section where the unit will be built contains stubbed in utility facilities for the plant. The walls of the present buildings will serve as interior walls for the proposed new unit. problems. They are disruption of .family vacations, which usually are scheduled to co incide with the school cal endar; loss of income to pu pils who work in the harvests during the summer and fall; and difficulty for students transferring to and from Med ford schools. Administrators noted that the 12-month year has not proved successful where tried, Increasing the class loads in all schools are impossible under present conditions, offi cials said, in view of the small size of most of the classrooms. And if it were possible, they stressed, it would be educa tionally disastrous to overload teachers. Dr. Leonard B. Mayfield, superintendent, pointed out that state standards set the number of pupils in an ele mentary school at 25 students and in the secondary grades Ht 30 students. These numbers can be exceeded, and schools will not be closed, but if state standards are not met, state financial assistance may - be jeopardized, he noted. Attorney General's Ruling A recent attorney general's ruling, Dr. Mayfield said, states that state funds cannot be taken from a school dis trict, but can be withheld un til qualifications are met. "Since state funds will pay for approximately 21 per cents of , the operating costs of the Medford schools," he said, "it would mean a cor responding increase in taxes of approximately 18 mills if state aid were withdrawn or withheld." " Buildings which will be constructed with: funds from the bond issue, if approved, will be the most economical possible, consistent with low maintenance and upkeep costs, and the safety and wel fare of the children, officials noted. School board and budget committee members said that architects have been instruct ed to design, select, and use economical construction ma terials that will result in a low cost building with all non - essentials eliminated. Local products, materials and labor are given primary con sideration. Costs Increasing Officials added that the cost of building schools has gone up steadily for several years, but generally schools are being built in Oregon 25 to 45 per cent less than in Cali fornia or Washington. Architects- designing new school buildings here and the same building in California have informed school officials that the structure in Cali fornia costs about $4 per square foot more to build than it does here. In Washing ton, the cost is about $2 per square foot more than in this area for an identical building. Authorities on school build ing costs indicate that con struction costs have increased 5 to 10 per cent a year during the past few years. Contrac tors, architects, and financial authorities indicate that in all probability, building costs will not go down, and are more apt to continue to in crease, school officials said. Medford every member of the school staff to excel. The strength of MHfnrH'e school program is the large umber of excellent, well- trained, and dedicated teach ers on the staff backed up by the other well-aualified mem bers of Medford's educational team. Any school program is made ud of (1) who is doine it, (2) what is being done, (3) where it is being done, (4) when it is being done, and (o) why it is beine done, of these five, who is doing it' is most important. Educational Responsibilities "The resDonsibilitv of the Medford public schools for fulfilling their function cs an educational institution may be classified in the following gen eral areas: CITIZENSHIP "Respect for the worth of all men, participation in gov ernment, and concern for our country's role in internal and world affairs are inherent in good citizenship. Knowledge of our country and govern ment, respect for constitution al authority, and participation in democratic school proce dures are basic to an appre ciation of and loyalty to the ideals and privileges of our representative democracy and are ways in which schools provide opportunities for the practice of good citizenship. BASIC SKILLS AND APPRECIATIONS "Ability to think, critically and to make constructive de cisions are fundamental to the improvement of society, and their development is inherent in good education. "The basic academic pro gram of studies, which includ es the traditional '3-R's,' is of first significance. All other aspects of the total program assume a. subordinate but definitely a significant role as compared with the basic academic skills and exper iences. "The individual, in so far as he is able, must be taught to become competent in the use of language and in mathema- tic-scientific, processes and learn to use the basic skills of gathering and using infor mation and of getting along with other people. Apprecia tion of beauty and the worth of each individual's contribu tion toward a good and whole some life results from well- designed educational pro grams and from a thorough background in the basic sub ject' areas. HEALTH "The attainment and main tenance of good physical and mental well-being by each in dividual is an impotant re sponsibility of the school. Es sential to this goal is the es tablishment of. good physical and mental attitudes and hab its; a knowledge of the struc ture and function of the hu man body; the practice of saf ety in home, school, and com munity; and an understanding of the role of health services in the welfare of the commu nity. ECONOMIC LIFE "The concept of free enter prise is the keystone of our economic system. Only by ac cepting the responsibilities that go with knowledge and wise use of our natural and human resources can our sys tem survive. "It is important that each individual be offered oppor tunities with proper incen tives to acquire learnings Group Donates Toys To Home for Boys Illinois Valley - The sher iffs posse auxiliary of Grants Pass recently donated a ping pong table and numerous toys to the James farm home for boys. Thirty-five boys live at the home. The home was built in 1945 bv Mrs. Leta James after fire destroyed her other home. It has a staff of five teachers - and training for public and trade schools is offered. The bovs our sue numerous hobbies, including photogra phy, forestry and stamp col lecting and issue a newspaper which they give to their par ents. They are 4-H club mem bers and last year won 31 prizes at the Josephine county fair. 2 Youths Held for Stealing Liquor - Yreka McCloud constables last. week arrested two juve niles when they saw them stacking cases of liquor be hind a store, the sheriffs of fice here reported. Officers said the youths had 15 cases of beer, eight bottles of vodka, two bottles of cham pagne and three quarts of whiskey. They later told con stables they planned to sell the beer at $2 per case to other juevniles. Deputies said' the youths also confessed to the burglary of a store two weeks ago dur ing which they said they took two cases of beer. ' School that will provide a foundation for vocational success, appre ciation of the dignity of labor, and the personal satisfaction of honest effort and its con tribution to the general wel fare. Habits of thrift, the use of social service benefits only to' the extent required, and the wise use of natural resources should also be developed. MORAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES "These values are revealed by character traits such as personal integrity, the making of moral choices, service to fellow men, and devotion to truth. , "The ideal of religious lib erty, is a tenet on which this nation was founded. "While instruction in sec tarian beliefs is not a prerog ative of the public school, nevertheless there is an obli gation to provide spiritual en richment by teaching rever ence for that which individ uals hold sacred and respect for the beliefs and convictions of others. There is a value for children and youth to learn about world religions. Chris tian ethics, and the influence of religion on human living. The Medford schools aim to Wall Street Chatter New York -(UPD The stock market still lacks "bounce" despite the "optimistic tone" which has prevailed during the past two weeks, according to R. E. Bucbsbaum of W. E. Hutton & Co. In his latest stock commen tary, Buchsbaum says issues performing with above aver age vigor are in a minority. "Nonetheless, the recupera tive powers of some of the rails and oils are worthy of note . . ." he adds. 'Technical ly, the averages have reached a point where additional con solidation is in order." Alan C. Poole of Hemphill, Noves & Co.. draws this com forting note from history: "No bull market has ever ended in a presidential-election year in the past 60 years." Ira HauDt & Co. says that based on earnings projections fnr 19R0. the stock of Ameri can Broadcasting Paramount could carry well above pres ent levels m the marKet. "Healthy increases in gross revenues and profits seems as sured and ner share earnings could exceed $2.50, (up from about $1.85 a share in isos;. Officers Elected by Butte Falls PTA Butte Falls-The Butte Falls PTA met last Monday eve ning at the Butte Falls High school. Mrs. William Harris was elected president, Mrs. Henry Tveart. vice president. Mrs. William Hunter, secretary, and Mrs. Randall Perkins, treasurer. The nominating committee, composed of Mrs. Harry Dal ton, Mrs. Charles (Red) Ca pello and Mrs. Roger Harris, presented the slate of officers for the forthcoming year. With no further nominations made from the floor, the nom inees were duly elected, Next meeting will be held Monday evening, April 11 at the high school at 7:30 p.m. There is expected to be " a hearing on the school budget. The executive committee will meet Wednesday, April 6, at the Butte Falls Grade school at 3:30 p.m. Coach at IV High Submits Resignation Illinois Valley-Officials of Illinois Valley High school are seeking a replacement for Eldon Durham, teacher-coach who recently submitted .his resignation. Durham has ac cepted another position but has not announced where he is going. . Durham came to the local high school two. years' ago from Redmond. Calif., where he taught junior high athle tics. While here, he taught geography, history and mathe matics and last year was in charge of the summer recrea tion program. Rogue River Man On Critical List Hogue' River-Jimmy Cowie of Rogue River is reported holding his own although still on the critical list at Jose phine General ' hospital, Grants Pass. Cowie was bad ly burned in an explosion re cently while using an acety lene torch. Cowie's wife Janice . also was seriously burned on her hands and one leg in the acci dent when she attempted to remove her husband's flam ing clothing. She is expecting her third child early in May. 8 District Reviewed cooperate with all recognized agencies providing moral and spiritual programs for youth. FAMILY LIFE "The school recognizes . the family as a basic social insti tution and believes that it is essential that each individual understand the 'role of the family in cultural and. econ omic life: Each child is taught to understand that each mem ber of the family should ac cept his responsibilities in strengthening the h o m e by maintaining affectionate, re lations, developing attitudes, and acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for success ful family living. AESTHETIC VALUES "Aesthetic values include the appreciation of the arts for their beauty and for their contributions to culture. Fine arts, crafts, recreational activ ities, and an appreciation of nature provide individuals with opportunities to create, to' use their leisure construc tively, and to realize many personal satisfactions. HUMAN EMOTIONS. PERSONAL STABILITY "Certain emotions contrib ute greatly toward influencing an individual's conduct, which in turn affects society's atti tudes and actions. Social, ec onomic, cultural, political, and personal choices will probably never be made on a strictly scientific and factual f ormula. Emotional biases and influences will enter into per sonal decision-making. "Therefore, as we continue to learn more about emotions through psychology, psychia try, and the other sciences, we must utilize proven meth ods of child direction through properly trained staff mem bers. The stresses, strains, and anxieties under which one lives in today's world require it.- . "A sympathetic and under standing school staff can do an immeasurable good toward solving the problems of the maladjusted child and can as sist directly in his orderly ma turation into a well-adjusted, emotionally competent adult. CONCLUSION, .- -.; "The American plan is state and. local control of the public education program which is best attained through a non partisan, non -salaried school board, composed of lay mem bers elected by their fellow citizens. This plan keeps schools close to the people. Upon the school board's shoul ders rests the responsibility for developing America's most precious resource its youth. The board is expected to carry out its responsibilities effi- for Copco NO MONEY DOWN 1st Payment ', in May ' New 30 Custom with bake or Bir-B-friger9 venf Large oven bakes, broils, even bar be- ' cues automatically and door slips off for easy cleaning. New fast surface units cook with 7 heats and one Js auto matic. Timed appliance outlets, n-sos Includes Copco Allowance Glass Door $10 Additional BUY NOW AND REALLY SAVE! Hal T Appliance 237 East Main MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Or. ' A Wednesday, Mar. 30, ciently, wisely, and economic ally. "Through the school board, local control guarantees free dom for expression of local ideas, freedom of the staff to plan, and to implement the school program, and freedoi to offer educational opportun ities beyond accepted state standards. "As a result of the individ ual's school experience? cer tain intangible learnings will accrue which cannot be classi fied. Among these are a d sire on tfie part fefthe individ ual to continue to learn and an appreciation of the things yet to be learned. Under able teacher guidance, develop ment of individual social skills, personal stidard of j excellencg, and acceptance of j the role of a group member working on common social i problems are realized. q j "The Medford public schools accept the task of as sisting the individual to real- ize fully his potentialities as a person and to equip him to fulfill successfully his place as a responsible member o our -democratic way of life. 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