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September 1, 1960
Eastern Review
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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Columbus city schools prepare for the 1955-56 year with 83,500 students, up 3,500 from last year, driven by elementary surge. New buildings, additions, remodels, and resources announced; classes start Sept. 7.
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New Elementary School,
Addition To House Increase In Area Pupils
An estimated 83,500 youngsters will answer school bells in the city next Wednesday morning, swelling last year's enrollment by more than 3,500.
Low birth rates of World War II are reflected this year with a drop in high school registrations—500 under last September. However, a sharp upsurge in the number of new elementary students accounts for a total increase in city school population for the 13th consecutive year.
Elementary school doors will open Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m., and the tardy bell will ring at 9. Junior and senior highs will open at 8:15, with the tardy bell sounding at 8:45.
All pupils will be dismissed at noon on the first day.
First full day of classes for all grades one through 12, will be Thursday, Sept. 8. Cafeterias will be in full operation.
Kindergarten pupils will report for the first time Monday, Sept. 12.
School buses equipped with loud speakers will travel their usual routes Wednesday and Thursday, announcing their schedule for picking up students on school days.
Evening school classes will also begin operation on Sept. 12, with evening high sessions held at Central High School and Champion Evening School at Champion Junior High.
Registration for adult vocational and trade extension classes is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 to 8 p.m. at Central High.
Among the seven new buildings joining the city system in Hartley Newspapers areas are Eakin Elementary, 3774 Eakin rd, with a capacity of 330 students and costing $259,891.
Leawood Elementary, 1677 Hamilton-rd, 627 students, $376,804; Kent Elementary, 1414 Gault-st, 297 pupils, $216,190 and Parsons Elementary, 3231 Lee Ellen-pl, 396 pupils, $301,731.
In addition, classrooms have been added to three existing schools.
They are, Pinecrest Elementary, 4025 E. Astor-av, 12 classrooms, $226,800; Lindbergh Elementary, 2541 Lindbergh-dr. six classrooms and multi-purpose room, $145,115, and Livingston Elementary, 825 Livingston-av, three classrooms, $35,000.
Also scheduled for completion is a major remodeling project at South High School totaling $191,362, and minor remodeling projects at Reeb Elementary, $15,144; Main Street, $19,700 and Fulton Elementary $13,278.
Intercom systems have been installed at Central High School in another improvement this year. Subjects will be broadcast again, activities at each school are planned from 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. development in three other schools.
Instructional improvements for the school system include 50,000 new textbooks, new filmstrips and 16 mm. films for audio-visual laboratories, and 10 phonics charts for use in elementary school reading.
Nine new program series will be broadcast over the school system's FM broadcasting station for instruction in languages, science and literature at varying grade levels.
Televised lessons in seven other courses added.
Annual pre-opening conference for teachers will be held at Mershon Auditorium, Ohio State University Thursday, Sept. 1. Opening session is planned at 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., a special film at 12:45 p.m. and the second session, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Orientation program for new teachers is scheduled Friday, Sept. 2 at the Seneca Hotel. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. will be followed by the general session, 8:10 to 10 a.m. Specialized activities.
Addition To House Increase In Area Pupils
An estimated 83,500 youngsters will answer school bells in the city next Wednesday morning, swelling last year's enrollment by more than 3,500.
Low birth rates of World War II are reflected this year with a drop in high school registrations—500 under last September. However, a sharp upsurge in the number of new elementary students accounts for a total increase in city school population for the 13th consecutive year.
Elementary school doors will open Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m., and the tardy bell will ring at 9. Junior and senior highs will open at 8:15, with the tardy bell sounding at 8:45.
All pupils will be dismissed at noon on the first day.
First full day of classes for all grades one through 12, will be Thursday, Sept. 8. Cafeterias will be in full operation.
Kindergarten pupils will report for the first time Monday, Sept. 12.
School buses equipped with loud speakers will travel their usual routes Wednesday and Thursday, announcing their schedule for picking up students on school days.
Evening school classes will also begin operation on Sept. 12, with evening high sessions held at Central High School and Champion Evening School at Champion Junior High.
Registration for adult vocational and trade extension classes is scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 to 8 p.m. at Central High.
Among the seven new buildings joining the city system in Hartley Newspapers areas are Eakin Elementary, 3774 Eakin rd, with a capacity of 330 students and costing $259,891.
Leawood Elementary, 1677 Hamilton-rd, 627 students, $376,804; Kent Elementary, 1414 Gault-st, 297 pupils, $216,190 and Parsons Elementary, 3231 Lee Ellen-pl, 396 pupils, $301,731.
In addition, classrooms have been added to three existing schools.
They are, Pinecrest Elementary, 4025 E. Astor-av, 12 classrooms, $226,800; Lindbergh Elementary, 2541 Lindbergh-dr. six classrooms and multi-purpose room, $145,115, and Livingston Elementary, 825 Livingston-av, three classrooms, $35,000.
Also scheduled for completion is a major remodeling project at South High School totaling $191,362, and minor remodeling projects at Reeb Elementary, $15,144; Main Street, $19,700 and Fulton Elementary $13,278.
Intercom systems have been installed at Central High School in another improvement this year. Subjects will be broadcast again, activities at each school are planned from 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. development in three other schools.
Instructional improvements for the school system include 50,000 new textbooks, new filmstrips and 16 mm. films for audio-visual laboratories, and 10 phonics charts for use in elementary school reading.
Nine new program series will be broadcast over the school system's FM broadcasting station for instruction in languages, science and literature at varying grade levels.
Televised lessons in seven other courses added.
Annual pre-opening conference for teachers will be held at Mershon Auditorium, Ohio State University Thursday, Sept. 1. Opening session is planned at 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., a special film at 12:45 p.m. and the second session, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m.
Orientation program for new teachers is scheduled Friday, Sept. 2 at the Seneca Hotel. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. will be followed by the general session, 8:10 to 10 a.m. Specialized activities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
School Enrollment
New Schools
Educational Improvements
Teacher Conference
Where did it happen?
Columbus, Ohio
Story Details
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Event Date
September 1955
Story Details
Announcement of the new school year with increased elementary enrollment, new school buildings, additions to existing schools, remodeling projects, instructional improvements, and teacher conferences.