Bainbridge High School

 Bainbridge, Chen. Co., NY

 

Extracts from School Brochure of 1898-'99

 

Board of Trustees

C.M. Priest (President)

H.W. Whitman

S.J. Hollenbeck (Secretary)

D.L. Taylor

O.L. Crumb

W.B. Matterson

George I. Skinner

George A. Ives

C.J. Keeler

Ralph W. Kirby (Treasurer)

 

Faculty

Fred W. Crumb, A.M.          Principal

Helena S. Curtiss, Pd. B.      Preceptress

Arlie E. Marsh                      Grammar Department

Gertrude Weller                    Intermediate Department

Isabell Ireland                       A Primary

Mabel S. Warren                   B Primary

Maud A. Mosher                   Assistant

Frank Y. Humphrey              Janitor

 

Bainbridge

Bainbridge village, situated upon the west side of the beautiful and historic Susquehanna, in one of the pleasantest and most charming of its many umbrageous dales, is widely known for the enterprising, active and genial character of its people; its industrial, religious, moral and social institutions, good pure air and water, and the general healthfulness of the climate.  The death rate has been lower than in any of the surrounding villages for several years past, and the community less visited by sickness, especially epidemic diseases.  This is owning in part, no doubt, to favorable situation, but in the main to the care of the people and the vigilance of the Board of Health in providing for public safety. 

 

The manufacturing interests are of the highest character, and give employment to a large number of people--Bainbridge enjoying the reputation of having fewer idle men than any other village of the same population in Central New York.  What can be a better object lesson of industry, thrift and enterprise, or more inspiring to a young man than this?  Surrounded by industry and intelligence, they catch the spirit of activity and are urged forward to the highest achievements in their studies.

 

Among the various associations are four churches, well attended and sustained, the citizens being a peculiarly church going people.  The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is in a thriving condition, with Y's attached, and the latter's weekly meetings are of special interest to the young ladies, not only furnishing them a means of moral instruction, but brings them into social intercourse and companionship with each other.

 

Bainbridge is also noted for its sobriety and freedom from places of vice, there not being a single saloon in the village.  This in a community where several hundred men are employed in its workshops is something to be proud of, and we challenge its equal.  Attempts have been made time and again to open a saloon in the village, but all have been short lived, the moral status of the citizens being above their support.  Young men are therefore freed from temptations and evil companionship, which so often beset their pathway in other localities. 

 

Communication with the outside world is facilitated by the Delaware & Hudson railroad, trains passing almost hourly through the village, east and west.  Connection is also made by stage to all other points, thus affording nearby students an opportunity to spend their Saturday holiday and the Sabbath at their homes, if they so desire.

 

The school building is a magnificent two story brick building with basement--the pride of the village.  It has been constructed and arranged on strictly sanitary principle, special attention being given to heating and ventilation.  The desks and seats are arranged for comfort and ease, and pupils are not kept in a cramped position to the detriment of health and form.  It is well supplied with all the appurtenances necessary for first class work, including among other things complete sets of blackboards, maps, charts and globes, as well as a fine collection of geological and mineralogical specimens, and cabinet of fossil remains.

 

The Board of Education has spared no pains to make the school as complete as any institution of the kind in the state, and to this end great pains have been taken in the selection of teachers, no person being retained who has proved inefficient.

 

Directions to Pupils

Pupils shall not gather on school grounds on days when school is not in session nor more than one-half hour before the opening of school in the morning or at noon during school days.  They shall not linger in the building or on the grounds after dismissal at night without permission.

 

They shall not collect about the entrance of the building nor run or talk loud in the halls.  They shall not enter rooms other than their own without permission from their teacher or principal.

 

Tardiness, etc.:  Pupils not in the building at the close of the ring of the last bell will be considered tardy.  Pupils entering their rooms before the ringing of the last bell will remain quiet and orderly.

 

Classes, etc.:  They shall enter such departments and pursue such studies as the principal may direct.  They shall at once provide themselves with such books as their classes require, and shall occupy such seats and place in wardrobe as their teacher may appoint.

 

Deportment:  They shall be diligent in their studies, kind and obliging to each other, cleanly in person and dress, decorous in deportment and free from all contagious diseases.

 

Bad Habits:  They shall not bring to school books, periodicals or papers foreign to the purpose of study, nor while on the school grounds use profane or vulgar language, or tobacco in any form, or have firearms in their possession.

 

Injury to Property:  They shall not cut, mark, or injure in any manner any part of the buildings, furniture, fence or other property belonging to the school.  Any damage done in violation of this rule shall at once be made good in repairs or money by the one doing the damage or his right ot the privileges to the school shall be forfeited.



 

Regularity of Attendance:  Pupils shall enter school at the beginning of the term and continue in regular attendance, and they may be required to make up any lesson or examination lost through absence or tardiness before entering their classes.  If this is not done within a reasonable time, or if for any reason they fall greatly behind their classes, they may, at the discretion of their teacher and principal, be assigned to a lower grade or class.

 

Excuses:  In case of absence or tardiness pupils must have a written excuse or personnel request from the parent or guardian, and for the dismissal before the close of school a written excuse signed by parent or guardian stating the hour, or in case of non-resident students, by the principal.  A valid excuse must be dated and state that the absence or tardiness was necessary and be signed by a parent or guardian. 

 

Rates of Tuition

Tuition per term of twenty weeks

 

Primary Department                                                     $4.50

Intermediate Department                                                6.00

Grammar Department                                                     6.50

Academic

   Common Branches                                                       9.00

   Higher English and Mathematics                                10.00

   Ancient and Modern Languages                                  12.00