TERMS OF ADMISSION.

All candidates for admission to the entering class are examined in the following subjects:

THE REGULAR EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMISSION are held in different parts of the state in the months of July and December, and at the Normal School Building on the first day of each term. These examinations are wholly in writing.

In the summer of 1888, examinations will be held in the follow

Dates and places of entrance examinations will be given upon application to the Principal.

ADVANCED STANDING.-All candidates for advanced standing are examined in the preparatory studies, and also in those studies already pursued by the class which they wish to enter.

CERTIFICATES OF GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE, OR STATE TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES, are accepted in place of examination.

AGE. No one under sixteen can be admitted to the Entering Class, nor to an advanced standing, without corresponding increase in age.

TESTIMONIALS.—Each candidate must bring satisfactory testimonials as to character and attainments from a School Visitor of the Town in which he or she resides.

INTENTION TO TEACH.-All candidates must sign a written declaration that their object in securing admission to the school is to become qualified to teach in public schools, and that they intend to engage in that employment in this State.

COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.

The course of instruction occupies two years. For those who find the work too difficult because of inadequate preparation or defective training a special course and an extra term have been provided. This lengthens the course to five or more terms. No one can enter the training and practice department without furnishing satisfactory evidence of a thorough acquaintance with the subjects of the first year.

A few are able to complete the course in less than the prescribed time.

A certificate of graduation from a High School or the State Teachers' Certificate is evidence, though not conclusive evidence that the holder has received an education sufficient to warrant a shorter course. No part of the Training Course can be omitted. The common school studies, the English language and English literature and elementary science are regarded as essential to intelligent teaching and to these special attention is given. In all branches the topical method is chiefly pursued and students are encouraged in independent investigation.

NOTE.-The extra term is provided for those who may find it desirable or necessary to remain in the Normal School more than four terms.

Chemistry. Experiments and recitations.

Physiology. Study of models of human organs, and recitations. Work upon this subject will be directed toward the inculcation of principles of health. "How to take care of the body?" will be the aim of the course. Recitations, demonstrations, and examinations will constitute the method. The topics for consideration will be such as: Care of the teeth. Process of breathing. Need of pure air. Use of food. Digestion. Useful food. Preparation of food. Deforming bones by unwise dressing and attitudes. Need of exercise. Proper exercise. Bathing. Sleep. Care of the eyes, &c.

SECOND TERM.

Physics. Recitation and laboratory practice. Construction of apparatus in the workshop.

THIRD TERM.

Physics and Chemistry. Laboratory practice.

FOURTH TERM.

Zoology and Geology. Lectures. Study of specimens.

Construction of apparatus in the workshop.

Practice in giving science lessons and experiments in schools.