REPORT. CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, To the Honorable the Board of Education: I have the honor to transmit herewith the reports of Assistant Superintendents McKeen and Seton, of the semi-annual examinations of the several Grammar and Primary Schools, conducted under their charge respectively, and in relation to the general condition of the Schools visited by them in the discharge of their official duties. These reports will be found of the highest interest and importance; and so far as my own observation and experience extend, the various suggestions and recommendations therein contained are deserving of the early attention and favorable action of the Board. The constant pressure of other official duties has prevented my attendance on these examinations, except in a very few instances; and the brief period which has elapsed since entering upon the important and responsible duties devolved upon me, necessarily precludes that full acquaintance with the actual condition and practical working of our extended system of public instruction, which is indispensable to a complete exposition of its merits and objects. This deficiency, however, so far as relates to the course of instruction, government and discipline, and general results of the several Public Schools under the jurisdiction of the Board, will be found to have been amply supplied by the experience, abilities and industry of my associates and assistants. |