Carleton School

In a carefully written indorsement of the Carleton School, the distinguished principal of Phillips Andover Academy uses these words:

"There is a real demand for a true family school for the best educational reasons. Many boys ought not to be sent at a tender age into the broad currents of a great school which approaches close to the intensity and complexity of a college. Many bright boys, intelligent and ambitious, whose main intention is excellent, have not the maturity requisite to insure a steady industry and a well-directed energy. They have never learned how to study, and they require, for a time at least, the friendly oversight of a wise teacher, his timely intervention, his immediate assistance. They are in danger of wasting much time, of becoming impatient and discouraged, of confusing rather than educating their faculties. It is the function of a home school to meet precisely this requirement."

Location.

It is widely known as the seat of Bradford Academy, "the oldest institution in the country for the higher education of young women." The site of the Carleton School, near that of the Academy, is one of the finest on the main street of the village. The town is unusually healthful and free from malaria.

Buildings.

Its interior is carefully arranged for the convenience and comfort of the entire household. On the first floor, at the left, are the reception room and the boys sitting room. Opposite is the beautiful dining room, a large, well-lighted and cheerful apartment with a charming outlook on lawn and street. The chambers are roomy and pleasant, all accessible to sunlight, and appropriately furnished.

The school building has a large vestibule, an entry with a beautiful stairway, and contains the main school room, two class rooms, a laboratory with closets for chemical and philosophical apparatus, a lavatory, gymnastic hall with shower bath, and a bowling alley. Each of these is conveniently situated, thoroughly constructed, well-lighted, and is in every way admirably adaped to the purpose for which it is designed.

Home.

Their method of developing the home virtues in pupils resident with them is, as far as possible, to make all feel at home by treating each as though he were their own son.

Reading aloud from standard works of literature occupies a few hours each week greatly to the profit and enjoyment of both teachers and pupils. Care is taken to have the home life of pupils enjoyable and refining.

Agreeable opportunities for social culture are afforded, and among the boys of the school cases of protracted home sickness are of rare occurrence.

Moral and religious instruction is not neglected.

Studies.

The course in French fits for admission in this branch to any college or technical school. German is taught by an accomplished native teacher.

In Mathematics an improved method of arrangement and teaching is followed with gratifying results.

Provision is made for the best kind of instruction in the Natural Sciences. The physical and chemical laboratory is of modern construction, and is well furnished with appliances needed for experimental work.

Stimulating instruction is given in English literature, mental and moral science, and all the higher English branches taken up. History receives careful attention.

A well-selected library, including such works of reference as the International Cyclopedia and the Century Dictionary, is accessible at all times to the members of the school.

The younger boys are carefully trained in elementary English studies,--reading, spelling, writing, geography, arithmetic, and langauge lessons,--and all take part in general exercise in composition and declamation.

The endeavor with pupils seeking a general education is thoroughly to train them in the practical branches.

With all, symmetry and fruitfulness of culture are sought through the harmonious development of the physical, intellectual and moral powers--all the work being done in an atmosphere of the highest incentive--and the principles of the Christian religion are inculcated as the foundation of true manliness.

Remarks.

"We need in this country schools whose distinct aim it is to fit boys young in years, in attainments, or in character, for our great academies as well as for our colleges. The local schools, whether public or private, do not cover the whole field nor meet the whole want. I am often asked to recommend a school for a promising lad who require just this educational opportunity, this educational assistance, the home and the school in one, and I was glad when Dr. I. N. Carleton opened his school at Bradford, because it was to meet this explicit demand for teaching of a philosophical, yet truly practical character, with all those accessories of personality and surroundings which intelligent parents desire for their son. It is a true school, and it is a true home. I have repeatedly advised parents to place their sons there, and I am happy to confer in person or by correspondnce with any who desire to acquaint themselves with its excellence.

There is a growing feeling that boys may properly begin certain subjects much earlier than has been customary in this contry. Our boys begin Latin, for instance, much later than the boys of England, France and Germany. Many boys might be saved to a liberal education,

There is a large group of boys which needs not instruction, not descipline, not protection so much as inspiration. It is the making of them to bring them under the intimate personal influence of a clear and vigorous mind, to kindle their enthusiasm, and stimulate them to their best effort. The great teachers have always been magnetic, and they have always reached their results by quickening individual minds, one by one. The first qualification for a teacher is love of truth, love of learning, the passion for the acquisition of knowledge and power. Boys respond to such inspiring example. A small school, a home school, gives such power full exercise and effect."

Personal.

The honorary degree of A. M. has been conferred upon him by Yale University, and that of Ph. D. by Dartmouth College, his Ala Mater.

Requirements.

Each school day begins with prayers. Students are required to attend church on the Sabbath, and the home pupils gather for a Bible lesson each Sabbath afternoon.

Pupils should be furnished with a Bible, all needed toilet brushes, a napkin-ring, umbrella, and clothes-bag. Every article should be plainly marked.

Dr. Carleton has able assistants, superintends every department of work in his school, and holds himself personally responsible for results. It is his absorbing purpose so to order this school that every pupil in it shall live under conditions in all repects wholesome, inspiring, and most conducive to the highest success.

In pursuance of this object arrangements are made to receive but fifteen home pupils.

Bills payable in advance, half at the beginning of the school year, and half in January.

Pupils are received at any time.

It is highly desirable that students should be present on the opening day of each term.

It is understood that pupils who enter the school in September enter for the entire school year, unless by special arrangement. In case of absence from protracted ilness, the loss will be shared equally with the parents.