. \ * HIGH POINT, GUILFORD COUNTY, N. C. * GIISI, MATIEiVliTK'iL, lTrVS8}(l-AL <\H\) mWTim* ki-ADMU. -— - - -— • — Maj. W. B. LYNCH, A. M., Principal. Rev. J. B. RICHARDSON, A. M., ) y Assistants. SITUATION. riiGii Point, a village of twelve hundred inhabitants, on the Piedmont Air-Line Railroad, fifteen miles West of Greensboro', and seventy-five North-east of Charlotte, presents the following advantages, rendering it, in many respects, a more desirable location for a school than any other equally accessible point in North Carolina, to-wit: 1. Its remarkable and far-famed healthfulness. 2. The sobriety, morality and general intelligence of its citizens. 3. Its comparative freedom from inducements to vice. 4. Its church and Sabbath school facilities. ...DISCIPLINE., The Principal having been prepared for college by his uncle, the late W. J. Bingham, and associated with him for some time in the Bingham School at Oaks, N. C, and afterwards for fifteen years with his sons as a proprietor of that school at Mebaneville, N. C, has continued in his school the discipline which has given fame and permanence through three generations to the Bingham School. His government is of the parental type — gentle, persuasive, and at the same time firm. And, while it is not his purpose nor incli- nation, in the patent nostrum style of school advertisements of the present day, to boast of pre-eminence, still he does claim that in no other school in North Carolina are superior advantages offered in the moral and mental trainings of its pupils. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION. The teacher's object being to train the pupil to use effectively his thinking powers, as the apprentice to a trade is taught the use of tools, such studies are pursued as experience has taught develop, strengthen and stimulate to healthful action the mental faculties. The Latin and Greek are taught, not merely because a knowledge of the words of these languages is essential to a correct knowledge of the words of our own language, but because, being the most perfect vehicles of thought known to men, they afford a means of mental culture which cannot be found in the study of any other language. Arithmetic and other branches of mathematics are taught with the same end in view — because of their superior value as aids in attaining the highest mental training. The usual Mathematical and Classical Course is strictly preparatory to the University of North Carolina and Davidson College, or other colleges of high grade. The Commercial Course is intended for those who desire a business education and do not purpose to pursue a college course. The Scientific Course is for those who desire to pursue their studies beyond the regular business course. But we, at the same time, advise those who wish to study the Sciences to go to some college of high standing where pupils receive instruction from professors who have made the Sciences a specialty, and are consequently better qualified to teach \Aem successfully than teachers of preparatory schools. CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION. Each pupil is required to take a pledge to abstain from the use of intoxicating drinks and not to have in his possession a pistol, bowie-knife or other deadly we oon ; which pledge is in force during the session, and is renewed at the beginning of each session. [ REPORTS AND EXAMINATIONS. Four reports of standing in studies and deportment are sent to parents during the session, one each quarter. At the end of every session there are oral and written examinations on all the studies pursued during the session. The report of final standing is made from the standing at the examination, combined with the average standing during the session in the ratio of three to two. The highest mark is 100 : the lowest 0. From 92 to 100 is " first " distinction ; from 85 to 92, " second ; " from SO to 85, " third ; " from 72 to SO, " passable;" below 72, "disapproved." MEDAES. 1. The " Fisher Medal " is awarded by Mr. Emmet C. Fisher, of Chicago, to the pupil whose average standing during the year is highest in all his studies. 2. The " First Monitor" Medal is awarded to that member of the Junior class who receives the highest average report on all his studies at the final examination of each Spring Session. The successful competitor for this prize is First Monitor during his Senior year, and is required to wear the medal as a badge of his office. 3. The "Second Monitor" Medal is awarded in like manner to a member of the Sophomore class, who is Second Monitor during his Junior year. 4. The "Third Monitor" Medal is awarded in like manner to a member of the Freshman class, who is Third Monitor during his Sophomore year. Successful competitors for the three last medals must remain in the school during the two sessions succeeding the award, or the medal is forfeited. ' ' STUDIES PURSUED. CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL COURSE. First Year. — Latin Grammar, Caesar (Bingham), Arithmetic (Sanford & Robinson's Intellectual). Second Year — Latin Grammar, Caesar, Arithmetic, Algebra (Sanford). Third Y^ear. — Latin Grammar (Gildersleeve). Sallust, Virgil, Greek Grammar [Goodwin), First Greek Lessons (White), Arith- metic, Algebra (Todhunter). Fourth Year. — Latin Grammar, Cicero; Greek Grammar, Anabasis (Goodwin). Written exercises in Latin and Greek each year. Geometry (Chauvenet). Although the Classical course usually requires four years, diligent students of good capacity can complete it in three. \ Junior Year. — Grammar (Otto.) Senior Year. — Grammar and Reader (Otto FRENCH COURSE. GERMAN COURSE. Junior Year. — Grammar (Otto.) Senior Y t ear. — Grammar and Reader (Otto.) COMMERCIAL COURSE. lr Rook-Keeping (Bryant & "ration's High School), English Grammar, Arithmetic. . t 9 I 4 4* SCIENTIFIC COURSE. Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy. \f Particular attention is given to EnglisligTirammar, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, KijB Composition and Declamation, by all the«classes throughout the whole course; and all have one recitation a week in the Bihle, ainlM Sutured to attend worship in >ne of the churches of the village on the Sabbath. :A_£o< id 9| Hi EXPENSES, Per Session oe Twenty Weeks — Payable in Advance: Tuition and room rent I $4(1 (Ml Board, J 45 00 Deposit for books, Ac. 6 00 $91 00 Pupils are received at any time during the session, and charged from time of entering. Expenses are due at the time of entering and in case of dismissal or removal from school otherwise than by " act of God,'" the tuition is not refunded. Pupils board in the families of the teachers or in families in the immediate vicinity el' the Academy, and are tBMHitI to furnish towels, a pair of sheets, pillow and bolster slips and a pair of blankets. Washing costs $1.00 per month, and wood THT lights iced not cost i e than $2.- r >0 per session. By "messing" board can be reduced one-half. ■ Fall Session begins August 3rd, and ends Deeember21jLb 18SU Spring Session begins January - - -, and ends .Ma/.-,---, ISSk ■ e> ■""A f oon ' CATALCtrUE FOR THE SCHOLASTIC YEAR OF 1880-81 Alexander, Algernon i Alexander Charles B. Arnold, .7 W. 1 Arringtoiv, J. IT. I Baily. P. S. \ Bain, Ed. Bla'r John J. Booth, i v mas L. ■ Booth. ^ . , ;ert S. Browm ' jhn R. Brown/'AV. C. Brown, W. G. Bro-.vn. Ti K. L. Bry\S s K. L. BaiKiw., i Causey, R. E. Dalton, P, H. iDALTON, W. S. Durham, R. I. Burham, T. D. (Fuller, A. VV. [Fuller, J. W. Gibbs, George Y. Graham, R. E. L. Harris, F. H. Harris, B. E. Hester, John H. Holt, Samuel M. Holt, James H. (Johnston, H. C. (Johnston, M. P. Kendall, M. L. Kittle, George K. Lynch, R. B. Maynard, W. G. McClammy, H. McDonald, Ceias. McGehee, v. m. P. McIver, Benj. J. McQueen, R. M. Micks, W. S MOBLEY, Flu. I, Morrison, J. D Neems, Ed. Newlin, N. Newlin, J. J. XlSSEN, P. A Pryor, p. (a RlCHARDSOH, <>. N. Robin sox. (no. A. Scales, .TaS >I. Sidbtry, C. \\ SlDBURY/ S. J. Smith, W. L. Smith, M. A. Smith, Samuel Stokes, R. A. Strowd, R. L. Tankersley, W. L. Tilden, ft F* Thomason, W. H. Walker, James M. Weeden, L. A. White, C C. White, Robert Willey, R. A. Williamson, W. H. Wilson, M. M. Young, N. A. Total, 72.