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An Educational Survey Evaluating The Physical Facilities Of The Moses Lake Schools, Pete Erickson
An Educational Survey Evaluating The Physical Facilities Of The Moses Lake Schools, Pete Erickson
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this survey was to assist the district in the establishment of a comprehensive and continuing maintenance program. This program included need assessments, evaluation of facilities, crew assignment, equipment repair, and grounds maintenance. To achieve this purpose, the present condition of the physical facilities, furniture, and the grounds had to be determined.
Negligence And Liability In Physical Education, Wilmar Derrick
Negligence And Liability In Physical Education, Wilmar Derrick
Graduate Student Research Papers
There is no other area in education that is more directly involved and has the potential for liability involvement than physical education. It is within this program that more accidents occur than in any other area within the school system. It becomes, therefore, very important for all physical education instructors to be aware of their legal situation. In recent years an increased number of court decisions have held that the physical education instructor is responsible for those injuries suffered by pupils under his instruction. Many excellent physical education programs have been ruined as a result of an instructor being found …
Factors To Consider In The Development Of A Junior High School Indoor Physical Education And Athletic Facility, Hal J. Williams
Factors To Consider In The Development Of A Junior High School Indoor Physical Education And Athletic Facility, Hal J. Williams
Graduate Student Research Papers
It is the purpose of this study: (1) to determine the recommended activity and service facility area needs for an indoor junior high school physical education and athletic facility; (2) to determine and present general building features to consider in the construction of an indoor physical education and athletic facility for a junior high school; (3) and to equip the writer with the necessary knowledge to enable him to effectively advise in the development of his school's indoor physical education and athletic area needs to the end that the facility will provide for a complete program for the school's immediate, …
The Principal And His Role In Curriculum Development, L. Robert Feuchter
The Principal And His Role In Curriculum Development, L. Robert Feuchter
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study are (1) to gain a familiarization of the functional leadership role of the principal in curriculum development; (2) to identify and to analyze the role of the principal in curriculum development as it would affect his peers, faculty, and the curriculum field in general; and (3) to draw conclusions as to the proper role the principal should play in improving educational standards in the curriculum of today's schools.
The Impact Of Rapid Industrial Expansion Upon The Kent School District, Donald E. Heacox
The Impact Of Rapid Industrial Expansion Upon The Kent School District, Donald E. Heacox
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study is to present the efforts being made by the Kent School District to cope with the difficult problem of rapid expansion. The study is designed to: (a) show how the district is facing the many problems confronting them and (b) outline methods of implementing administrative and financial procedures which the writer believes are necessary in order to meet these expansion problems.
The Role Of The Director Of Student Activities In The High School, Dennie R. Ross
The Role Of The Director Of Student Activities In The High School, Dennie R. Ross
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to: 1. Define what the community or Ellensburg, Washington (school board, administration, and teachers) expect the activity director to accomplish or provide for the high school students. 2. Investigate the role of the vice-principal and/or activity director, and particularly those duties that authorities feel should be the duties of anyone who is in charge of the extracurricular program. 3. Investigate the high school activity program in order to see how and what the activity director could do to perform his duties so that he can administer the program in the best possible way; …
The Feasibility Of School District Reorganization In The Upper Kittas County, Donald G. Woolley
The Feasibility Of School District Reorganization In The Upper Kittas County, Donald G. Woolley
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a need for reorganization in the Upper Kittitas County. If reorganization is deemed necessary, this study will propose a plan by which this reorganization can be carried out.
A Proposed Plan For The Improvement Of Instruction In Central School Through The Supervisory Activities Of The Teaching Principal, John P. Norling
A Proposed Plan For The Improvement Of Instruction In Central School Through The Supervisory Activities Of The Teaching Principal, John P. Norling
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study (1) to survey the importance of the role of the elementary principal in improvement of instruction, (2) to make a limited study of professional literature, in order to discover ways and means by which the elementary principal provides more effective supervisory services, (3) to present a proposed program for improving the supervisory services of the principal in Central School which would result in an improvement in instruction, and (4) to conclude the study with selected summarizing statements.
A Proposed Program For Improving School-Community Relations In The Okanogan School District, James Willard Derting
A Proposed Program For Improving School-Community Relations In The Okanogan School District, James Willard Derting
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study (1) to recognize the need for an effective school-community relations program; (2) to review, through professional literature, the methods by which schools in various communities have improved their public relations program; (3) propose a program that could be used in Okanogan School District, and to arrive at a summary and certain concluding statements.
Flexible Scheduling, Stanley R. Schmick
Flexible Scheduling, Stanley R. Schmick
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study is to show that we are recognizing and learning ways to cope with the problem; namely: how to return the use of time, space, numbers, and content to those who need it--the teachers and their students--in even the larger schools that symbolize so well our concept of education for all youth. We are also learning how to cope with an equally important additional problem; how to treat a pupil as an individual even though he is one in a great mass of students. Solving these two problems constitutes the exciting challenge of our day. During …
A Modified Approach To Flexible Scheduling At Carmichael Junior High School, Richland, Washington, Henry Vernon Yonce
A Modified Approach To Flexible Scheduling At Carmichael Junior High School, Richland, Washington, Henry Vernon Yonce
Graduate Student Research Papers
It is the purpose of this study to judge the practicality of introducing a modified flexible schedule in Carmichael Junior High School, Richland, Washington.
Economies In School Plant Maintenance, Frank R. J. Cernick
Economies In School Plant Maintenance, Frank R. J. Cernick
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to familiarize the writer with the various areas in which economy can be realized in school plant maintenance and to provide him with information which will enrich his background and supplement his experience. It is hoped and expected that the study will be beneficial to the writer in his future years as an administrator.
The Administrative Functions Of The Junior High School Instrumental Music Director, Jack M. Dorsey
The Administrative Functions Of The Junior High School Instrumental Music Director, Jack M. Dorsey
Graduate Student Research Papers
In Tacoma Public School District 10, there is one music supervisor for fifty-two schools serving 150,000 people. This supervisor must, of necessity, rely in part on the administrative ability of the individual director under his supervision. It was the purpose of this paper (1) to discover a working philosophy of music education for everyday use by the instrumental music director; and (2) to find from authoritative sources the factors essential for successful administration of the Junior High School instrumental department.
A Study Of Boston Harabor And East Olympia School Districts To Determine The Need For Reorganization, Harry Drittenbas Jr.
A Study Of Boston Harabor And East Olympia School Districts To Determine The Need For Reorganization, Harry Drittenbas Jr.
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study was (1) to review and research literature to determine the qualifications of adequate school districts; (2) to make an analysis of small school districts to determine the possibility of the need for reorganization; and (3) if needed, to propose a plan whereby these districts might benefit from merging with a first class school district.
Teacher Evaluation And The High School Principal, Donald E. Kremer
Teacher Evaluation And The High School Principal, Donald E. Kremer
Graduate Student Research Papers
One of the most serious problems confronting the beginning high school principal is that of teacher evaluation. Currently, teacher evaluation comes reasonably close to being the most discussed subject among educational practitioners. The literature on the topic is multiplying rapidly as people attempt to analyze, delineate, and appraise its various facets. The purpose of this paper is to set forth some guidelines which may prove useful to the beginning high school principal in one of the most important aspects of teacher and staff morale--teacher evaluation.
A Proposed Curriculum Of Ninth-Grade Mathematics For Chief Joseph Junior High School, George Michael Mathews
A Proposed Curriculum Of Ninth-Grade Mathematics For Chief Joseph Junior High School, George Michael Mathews
Graduate Student Research Papers
This study's purpose is to develop a flexible-scheduling program in ninth-grade mathematics for Chief Joseph Junior High School, Richland, Washington, which can be integrated into the over-all curriculum at the time when the school adopts the idea of flexibility.
Orientation Of New Teachers, James W. Mcginnis Jr.
Orientation Of New Teachers, James W. Mcginnis Jr.
Graduate Student Research Papers
It is the purpose of this study (1) to analyze the literature pertaining to the need of an orientation program; (2) to show who is involved in the orientation program; (3) to show the needs of the new teacher; and (4) to propose an orientation program which could be used in the school system in which I am employed.
Trends In The Problem Of De Facto Segregation, Donald E. Ramsey
Trends In The Problem Of De Facto Segregation, Donald E. Ramsey
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study (1) to examine some of the causes and effects of de facto school segregation and (2) to discover the existing trends in practices of dealing with the problem of de facto segregation.
Practices And Policies Of Interscholastic Sports In Secondary Schools, Wayne E. Dalesky
Practices And Policies Of Interscholastic Sports In Secondary Schools, Wayne E. Dalesky
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study is to review the current literature describing inter-high school athletic policies and practices, to identify from this the valid criticisms and desirable goals and practices, and to recommend predictably helpful changes in athletic policies and practices.
A Suggested Plan Of Activity Fung Accounting For Dupon-Fort Lewis School District No. 7, Ted Elmer Olson
A Suggested Plan Of Activity Fung Accounting For Dupon-Fort Lewis School District No. 7, Ted Elmer Olson
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study to derive an adequate means of activity fund accounting that would be basic to accepted educational practices and sound business management.
A Suggested Initial Administrative Structure For A Contemplated Community College In Walla Walla, George W. Pennell
A Suggested Initial Administrative Structure For A Contemplated Community College In Walla Walla, George W. Pennell
Graduate Student Research Papers
Responsible local educational and community leaders determined in 1961 that all legal criteria for the establishment of a community college in Walla Walla [Washington] had been met. They subsequently have been faced with many phases of preplanning activity. Among the problems requiring solution have been: the acquisition of adequate physical facilities, the determination of an operational financial plan, the establishment of accurate and efficient enrollment procedures, and the organization of an instructional and administrative staff. Much of the pre-planning has been completed. This study was designed to contribute to the thinking of the Board and staff of Walla Walla Public …
The Relationship Between Staff Morale And The Effective Operation Of A Junior High School, Bernard O. Boettcher
The Relationship Between Staff Morale And The Effective Operation Of A Junior High School, Bernard O. Boettcher
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study are: (1) to discover the personal and professional qualities to be considered in selecting both principals and teachers in the junior high school to secure competent and efficient people, and (2) to determine what democratic procedure to practice in order to improve staff morale.
The Proposed Reorganization Of Centralia's Elementary Music Program, Ronald J. Brumbaugh
The Proposed Reorganization Of Centralia's Elementary Music Program, Ronald J. Brumbaugh
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study (1) to compare the aims and objectives of various state and district elementary music programs; (2) to investigate published materials on the function of the classroom teacher and the music specialist; and (3) to formulate a progressive elementary music program for the Centralia, Washington Public Schools.
A Physical Education Program For Wilson Junior High School Yakima, Washington, Clifford Theodore Dale
A Physical Education Program For Wilson Junior High School Yakima, Washington, Clifford Theodore Dale
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purposes of this study are (1) to develop a physical education program for Wilson Junior High School at Yakima, Washington; (2) to develop the instructional units of activity and skills; (3) to develop the use of student leaders; (4) to develop, organize, and motivate the program.
A Study Of The Non-Salary Monetary Benefits Available To The Public School Teacher Of Washington, Richard Bruce Elliott
A Study Of The Non-Salary Monetary Benefits Available To The Public School Teacher Of Washington, Richard Bruce Elliott
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this paper to bring to light some advantages of teaching in the State of Washington not directly tied to salaries, but certainly affecting the amount of disposable income the teacher will have after paying certain rather fixed expenses, both during his active teaching career and after retirement.
The Superintendent's Role In Public Relations, Charles E. Evans
The Superintendent's Role In Public Relations, Charles E. Evans
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study is to (1) recognize the merit of a public relations program, (2) investigate the role of the superintendent in the program, and (3) analyze some of the techniques involved in supporting such a program.
The Role Of The Elementary School Principal In Administration Of Cuisenaire Materials, Vernon John Harkness
The Role Of The Elementary School Principal In Administration Of Cuisenaire Materials, Vernon John Harkness
Graduate Student Research Papers
It was the purpose of this study (1) to review literature regarding new trends in the elementary arithmetic program; (2) to investigate the role of the elementary school principal in administration of Cuisenaire materials; and (3) to investigate the current elementary arithmetic programs in the Highline School District #401 and, where evidence was available, in other school districts using Cuisenaire materials. The program in the Highline School District was investigated to determine the curricular goals and content of schools using Cuisenaire materials and of schools not using such. Other school districts using Cuisenaire materials were investigated to obtain further results …
An Orientation Program For Incoming Sixth Graders Into John C. Fremont Junior High School, Ronald W. Keller
An Orientation Program For Incoming Sixth Graders Into John C. Fremont Junior High School, Ronald W. Keller
Graduate Student Research Papers
It is the purpose of this paper to review literature concerning the philosophy and basic needs in planning an orientation program for sixth grade students entering junior high school in the fall. The writer will also be concerned with designing an orientation program. This program will give the sixth grade student the necessary basic understanding, from the time he leaves the sixth grade classroom in the spring, until he is a member of a junior high school in the fall. It is hoped that such a program will continually benefit the student throughout his secondary school years.
Administering The Audio-Visual Program In The Elementary School, Arthur Samuel Martin
Administering The Audio-Visual Program In The Elementary School, Arthur Samuel Martin
Graduate Student Research Papers
The purpose of this study is to assemble information that will help an elementary school principal, or a person in a leadership position, administer a program for effective audio-visual instruction in the elementary school. This paper will attempt to show how proper supervision can lay a foundation for intelligent audio-visual instruction.
Effective Administrative Policies In Conducting An Interscholastic Program In The High School, James N. Rodgers
Effective Administrative Policies In Conducting An Interscholastic Program In The High School, James N. Rodgers
Graduate Student Research Papers
Athletics had a long, bitter struggle to find its way into the schools. The corruption that grew out of the pre-school athletics finally awakened the school administrators in the early part of the twentieth century to do something about it. The first step was to receive the program into the schools. However, this did not solve all the problems. Administrative problems have prevailed in the schools ever since the entrance of athletics into the educational curriculum. It can be safely said, however, that the problems are fewer, primarily because of the education of the administrators. The current problems are centralized …