BULLETIN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF- TEXAS NUMBER 124 ISSUED:SEMI·MONTHLY OFFICIAL SERIES, NO. 36 JUNE 15, 1909 Information Concerning High Schools Affiliated with the University of Texas. ·Entered as second-class mail matter at the po.stotfice at Austin AUSTIN, TEXAS PUBLICATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Board of Editors-Herbert Eugene Bolton, Editor-in-Chief; Phineas L. Wind­ sor, Secretary and Manager; Killis Campbell, The University Record; William Spencer Carter; Lindley M. Keasbey, Arthur C. Scott, Frederick D. Heald, Lauch McLaurin. The publications of the University of Texas are issued twice a month. For postal purposes they are numbered consecutively as Bulletins without regard to the arrangement in series. With the exception of the Special Numbers any Bul­ letin will be sent to citizens of Texa.s free on request. 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Udden. 16 by 50~ inches. 1904. 20 cen~. BULLETIN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS NUMBER 124 ISSUED SI'::Vri-MONTHLY OFFICIAL SERIES, NO. 36 JUNE 15, 1909 Information Concerning Hi!!h Schools Affiliated with the University of Texas. Entered as second-class mail matte1· at the posto(fice at A us tin AUSTIN, TEXAS CONTENTS Introduction . 5 Regulatiom; Concerning the Affiliation of Schools. 9 List of Affiliated Schools ..... ,. ........................... 13 Changes of Credits of Affiliated Schools ..................... 24 INTRODUCTION In response to imperative demands, Colleges and Universities are ·constantly revising imd broadening· their curricula. These demands for change are due to development of the different fields of knowledge and practical life. Divisions in the field of knowl­ edge have arisen in accordance with the same law that gave rise to divisions in the field of labor. .Jt has become impossible for one p~rson to master the entire field. The student is driven to select from many courses. Gradually, the old-time fixed course has yielded to election until, today, seme colleges require the sub­ ject of English alone in the Freshman year. All other subjects are elective. Election in Colleges has paved the way for election in the High Schools. Since first year students in Colleges are permit­ ted to select different lines of work, it is argued that preparation for the different lines of work should be made in the High Schools. So, in different High Schools, we nnd that two, three, four, or more courses are offered. In addition to election of courses, the election of subjects in the several courses may be permitted. These new conditions present many problems. With the devel­ opment and division of the field of knowledge," and the necessary introduction of the elective system, the question of relative values has been raised. vVhat knowledge is of most worth? Languages, sciences, mathematics, history, the vernacular, manual training,­ all have devoted champions. Shall we study Ancient languages or Modern languages,-the Biological Sciences or the Exact Sciences? To obtain an answer, even approximately unanimous, would be utterly impossible. · This is the saving fact. When the Classics held the undisputed field they became formal and decadent. It required the introduction of new subjects to purify and re-vitalize the old ones. All realize that the fittest will survive. This puts all to the task of showing why they should live. The battle-ground has been selected. Intrinsic values, disciplinary powers, methods, equ~pments, and teaching acumen, must all be inventoried. In­ deed, the struggle has already been productive of untold good. Better teachers, better methods, more libraries and laboratories, more life, and more interest are everywhere apparent. 'Vith the other States, Texas is feeling the impulses of educa­ tional progress: But for a temporary check, caused by a court decision, progress for the last few years has been constant. Even the court dec'ision may be a blessing in disguise. '11he determina­ tion of the people to prpvicle adequate school facilities for the children has grown stronger. 'l1he prospects for the future are inspumg. Splendid school buildings are increasing in number at a commendable rate. -While High Schools in cities and towns are making vast strides, it is a great misfortune that no general arrangement for the Rural High Schools has been provided. ·when the Rural High School shall be prodded, the chasm- will be bridged and the entire school system will be invigorated and strengthened. CHANGE IN ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS In the development of the school system of the State, the U ni­ versity has striven faithfully to do its part. After a careful analysis of conditions, the University concluded, two years ago, that the time had come to advance educational standards. The matter was submitted to the school people and received_ their hearty endorsement. Later, when the University announced that entrance requirements to the Freshman Class would be raised, every part of the educational system was affected. The sec­ ondary schools, of course, were more directly concerned. With the low entrance requirements, prevailing previously, the schools felt little need for improvement. \Yhen the change was an­ nounced, a new impetus was felt. School Boards and Superin­ tendents began to provide better equipments, to select more capable teachers, and to revise their courses of study. Not only was there a call for better teaching of the old subjects, English, His­ tory, ancl :Mathematics, but ne"' ones were added to the list. The Sciences and Modern Languages were introduced faster than competent teachers could be secured to do the teaching. Not ()nly were small schools improved, but the larger on08 took an inventory of their conditions and strengthened t,heir work. Not only have the schools been strengthened so that better instruction has been provided for the thousands who will never attend college, hut the colleges of the State are able to turn from preparatory teaching to legitimate college ·work. 7 In making the changes in entrance requirements, the University has kept in close touch with the schools. It has re-adjusted plans when unforeseen obstacles were encountered. At the beginning of the session of 1908-1909, the entrance requirements were raised to eleven units. Notwithstanding applicants were no longer able to enter on First Grade State Teachers' Certificates, and graduatef.! of the Third Group of Affiliated Schools were required to pas~ examinations on three units of work, the attendance at the Uni­ versity for the session was only six students short of the previous session when eight units, only, were required for entrance to the ·_~,reshman Class. Indeed, including Summer School students, the attendance at the University of Texas for the year 1908-1909 ex­ ceeded the attendance of the previous year by 110 stndr!nis. It was the original intention of the University to raise the entrance requirements to fourteen units beginning with September, 1909. \Vhen it was discovered that the Supreme Court decision had af­ fected 500 independent school districts and checked the contem. plated development of the schools temporarily, the University re· sponded to the situation and set the entrance requirements at twelve instead of fourteen units for the next two years. There are now 140 schools affiliated with the University. Of the8e, 65 schools can present fourteen units or more, 78 schools can present thirteen units or more, 98 schools can present twelve units or more, 113 schools can present eleven units or more. Grad­ uates from 98 affiliated schools may enter the University without examination. Graduates from 15 other affilia,ted schools may enter the University by passing an examination upon one unit of work. Applicants holding permanent State Teachers' Certificates will be required to pass an examination upon one unit o:E work for en­ trance.