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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
13
Swarthmore Swarthmore High School will debut a senior honors program this fall with seminars and original research. Two tracks exist total honors and partial honors. Swarthmore Elementary adds a full-time librarian, Mrs Merrie Cohen appointed.
A school report highlights how students adapt to demanding coursework and physical education. Teachers note rising gym participation as students balance academics with athletic routines.
Rose Tree secondary schools will bulge this year with an anticipated 1,830 students, up 180 from last year. Pennerest High School may reach 1,065 with capacity around 900, while Indian Lane Junior High is set for 765, up 45. Elementary enrollment rises to 2,605, up 81. To avert double sessions, two temporary rooms will be added and every available space used for classrooms.
Penncrest district prepares for a nine level construction adding classrooms a two station gym auditorium and expanded library and cafeteria space. An overall capacity of 1,400 students is planned with new staff including an assistant principal and guidance counselor. Experimental algebra in ninth grade and a phonetic reading program for first graders are among the new educational devices to be tested.
Sidney Smedley school, the borough's only school, will open its 1983 64 term on September 4. About 210 pupils are expected across eight grades.
The report notes last year’s experiment with television in elementary schools continues this year. The program shifts to a non graded primary level, letting children advance at their own pace. Curriculum is divided into small blocks described as easy stepping-stones to the fourth grade rather than large graded steps.
A large part of the money saved by students comes from individual enterprise by the children. Earnings arise from newspaper routes, home chores, after-school and weekend jobs, baby-sitting, lawn cutting and similar tasks. Additional deposits reflect comic books, movies and candy bought without saving.
Friends School will open Sept 16, a week later than usual due to July fire damage. Volunteers restore the building and furniture as the school adopts the Miquon mathematics program for grades one to three. Principal Louise Lindley cites faculty and committee support. Lore Rasmussen created the program. Lea Evans, new faculty, will direct kindergarten math and advise other Friends schools. Enrollment expected about 130.
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