A handbook for the parents of pupils of Frances E. Willard Elementary School

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by  Brewster, Lawrence Elgen

A HANDBOOK FOR THE PARENTS OF PUPILS OF
FRANCES E. WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Project
Presented to
the Faculty of the Sehool of Education
The University of Southern California
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Science in Education
by
Lawrence E. Brewster
June 1950
UMI Number: EP45752
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of the candidate’s adviser and approved by him,
has been presented to and accepted by the Faculty
of the School of Education in partial fulfillment of
the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science in Education.
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A handbook for parents ±3 a device the use of which
will help bring about better understanding and closer co­
operation between parents and teachers and pupils and teach­
ers. Certainly a handbook of this type is a sound means of
making school life and experiences more worthwhile and
pleasant through orientation of the parents as well as the
pupils.
I. THE PROBLEM
Statement of the problem. It was the purpose of this
handbook to (1) acquaint parents with the physical plan of
Prances E. Willard Elementary School and its personnel; (2)
present pertinent information concerning school policies,
regulations, and activities; (3) inform parents, in an
organized manner, of their children's privileges, duties,
and responsibilities as members of this school.
Importance of the project. A handbook for parents
has an inherent value in interpreting to the school publics,
as effectively as possible, what is being done by those
responsible for the education of children. Many problems
often arise because there is not a clear understanding of
the school’s procedures, policies, activities, and philosophy*
By knowing more about their child’s school, the parents can
assist the child in becoming more rapidly adjusted to the
school*
Since there is no such compilation of information
available to the parents of pupils' of Frances E. Willard
Elementary School in Long Beach, California, the need arises
for developing closer cooperation with the school through
a better understanding of the school.
There are many values of a parent handbook but its
most out-standing value is in public relations since whatever
binds the community to its schools contributes to democracy's
strength.
Organization of the Project* The need of developing
stronger public support and appreciation of education was
the prevailing issue behind each phase of organization of
the handbook. Before the project was undertaken, the
investigator spent considerable time establishing a complete
understanding and background of handbooks in general. Next,
school officials and teachers were contacted and with their
gratuitous assistance all pertinent information was assembled
and organized* The result follows in this project.
This handbook will be useful only if the readers who
need the information it contains can readily understand it.
A deliberate effort was made to use a vocabulary which was
as unpretentious and non-academic as possible* Care has
been given to the selection of words which the writer be­
lieves are familiar to the majority of the parents* Foot­
notes have been omitted for the reason that they may be con­
fusing to the lay reader and would serve no useful purpose*
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Without the generous assistance and constructive
criticism of many persons, the handbook could hardly have
been prepared. Grateful acknowledgment is given to the
large number of school officials and employees who so read­
ily provided information regarding the manner in which
various school functions of Long Beach Schools are per­
formed. In particular the writer is indebted to Miss Adda
Anderson, Principal of Franees E. Willard Elementary School,
and Mr. George L. Geiger, Director of Elementary Schools of
Long Beach, California.
»OFF TO A GOOD START
Frances E» Willard Elementary School
Parent Handbook
1949-1950
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CONTENTS
Law of Kindness.................................... 9
Introduction ................................... 10
Board' of Education ..................... 12
Faculty ............................................ 13
Assistants............................... 1I4.
Our Philosophy of Education ............... 15
Main Building Floor Plan........................ 17
History of Frances E. Willard Elementary School • • 18
School Calendar ................................ 20
Tentative Bus Schedule............................... 21
Enrollment Procedures ............................... 23
Transfers ............................. 2i_j_
Change of Address ........................ 2if
Regular School Day Schedule ........................... 25
Rainy Day Schedule............................. 25
Instructional Program................................. 26
Special Music .............................. 29
Rythms................................................ 30
Garden and Pet farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Radio Listening ................... . . . . . . . 31
Audio-Visual Materials....................... .. . 32
School Library ........................................ 33
Camp Hi-Hill ........................................ 3ij.
7
Reporting Your Child*s G r o w t h ................... • 37
4
Behavior at School . ................................ 39
School Cafeteria .................................... Ip.
Cafeteria Lunch Prices ............................ ip.
Lunch Procedures................. if2
School Services.................................... I4J4.
Health Program.................................... J4.6
Safety Program..................... ij.6
Speech Correction ................. ip>
Counselor ................................ ip6
Home Teaching Service..................... ij-7
Attendance........................................ 1+7
Prances E. Willard Parent-Teacher Association . . . 50
Student Activities .................................. 52
East Long Beach Boys Club Unit................... 52
Cub Scouts................. 52
Brownies............. . .......................... 5^
Student Government ................................ 55
Playground........................... 60
Play Area ....................... 60
Public Schools W e e k ................................ 6ij.
General Information ..................... . . . . . 66
Fire D r i l l s ...................................... 66
Bicycles............................. 67
Lost and Pound ............................... 68