PROSPECTUS OF THE INSTITUTE u OF THE OLDENBURG, FRANKLIN COUNTY, INDIANA. CINCINNATI, O.: Printed by Benziger Brothers, 1880. \ i » ‘ 1 73. A. it , S7?.77- J—Tl Q p INSTITUTE OF THE Irqiqkdtilkte doqdeptioq. 'J'his Institute, conducted by the Sisters of St. Francis, is situated about three miles from the village of Batesville, a station on the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad. The location is healthy and agreeable, the buildings spacious and commodious and well adapted for educational purposes. The Institution is heated by hot air, and hot and cold baths are connected with the lavatories. The grounds are extens- ive and secluded, and every incentive is offered to induce healthful and invigorating exercise in the open air. The utmost care and attention are devoted to health and comfort. In case of sickness parents and guardians are immediately informed, a physician is summoned, and every alleviation, which kindness can suggest, bestowed. The Institute being under the charge of the Daughters of St. Francis, the moral and religious training of the youth- ful minds confided to them is considered of paramount importance. Difference of creed forms no obstacle to ad- mission, but to maintain order all the pupils are required to be present at the public religious exercises. The religious opinions of non Catholic pupils are not interfered with; their normal training alone is taken into consideration. The discipline is mild, but vigilant and energetic, and every effort is made to qualify the pupils to occupy in after 4 life, the respective stations assigned them by the Divine Controller of human destinies, in such a manner as to secure personal happiness and the comfort and edification of those by whom they are surrounded, and above all to win the approbation of the Omnipotent Judge and Rewarder. Gen- eral deportment is the subject of unremitting care. The pupils are taught to avoid all that is rude, and if found insubordinate, untruthful and disrespectful to teachers, and remaining incorrigible after due admonition, become liable to expulsion from the Institute. GENERAL REGULATIONS. 1. No pupil is received for a shorter period than one session. 2. All payments are to be made in advance. 3. Those who leave before the close of the session are required to pay $5.00 per week for the time spent in the Institution. 4. Pupils are requested to come furnished with letters of introduction from reliable sources. 5. All letters written or received are examined by the Superior or her substitute. 6. No pupil is allowed to deliver or receive a note or letter, without the knowledge of the Directress. 7. Pupils write to their parents or guardians once a week. 8. Persons desirous of visiting the Institution or the pupils are requested to call on Thursday. Calls or visits will not be received on Sunday. 9. Pupils are permitted to receive the visits of parents and guardians only, or such persons as come furnished with a written request to that effect from parents and guardians. 5 10. When visited by parents, pupils may spend the day at their hotel; permission will not be extended for remain- ing over night out of the Institute. Frequent and protracted visits should be avoided, as they are highly detrimental to the improvement of the pupils. 11. Pupils at their entrance are required to be furnished with $3.00 pocket money, which is deposited in the hands of the Directress. 12. Parents or Guardians who wish to withdraw their children or wards, must duly notify the Sister Superior, settle all accounts and defray all traveling expenses. 13. No expenditure for clothing or pocket money will be made by the Institution, unless an equivalent sum be deposited with the Directress. 14. Boxes of sweetmeats or other eatables can be received by the pupils at Christmas and Easter only. 15. Express charges 011 parcels to pupils should be prepaid. ACADEMIC COURSE. The Scholastic Year embraces two Sessions of five months each. The first Session commences on the first Monday in September and terminates on the last day of January. The second Session commences with the first Monday in February and closes the last Thursday in June. Pupils are received at all times during the year, their session com- mencing with the date of their entrance. The Academic Course comprises three grades: the Primary, the Intermediate and the Senior, each of which is again sub-divided. The course of education is very thorough and practical; embracing all the branches of a solid and accomplished education; great attention is devoted not only to the more useful branches, but likewise to the ornamental. 6 At the close of the first session an examination is held, after which, reports of progress and deportment of the pupils are transmitted to parents and guardians. There is no vacation between the sessions, therefore pupils should not be with- drawn from the classes. The Honors of those who do not arrive at the Institute the first week of the Scholastic Year, or of those who visit their homes at Christmas, Easter, or the end of the first session, will be lowered. The second and general examination takes place during the two weeks preceding the Annual Commencement Day, which is the last Thursday in June. ROUTINE OF STUDIES. Primary Department. Spelling, Reading, Oral and Practical Arithmetic, Object Lessons, Primary Geography, Primary Grammar, Writing. Intermediate Department. Orthography, Reading, Grammar, Dictation, Arith- metic, Geography, United States History, Familiar Science, Modern History, Botany, Book-keeping, Composition, Writing. Senior Department. Elocution, Ancient History, Ancient Geography, Rhet- oric, Composition in Prose and Poetry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Astronomy, Physical Geography, Literature, Natural Philosophy, Logic, Chemistry, Book- keeping, Ornamental Penmanship, History of England. Christian Doctrine, Bible History, Church History are taught through the whole course for Catholic pupils. A pupil having once taken up any particular study, can not lay it aside without the consent of the Directress and Superior. TERMS, PER SESSION. Board, including Bedding, Washing, Tuition in Academic and Ele- mentary Course, English and German, Plain Sewing, every variety of Fancy Work, per Session of five months, $60.00 EXTRA CHARGES. Music — Piano, per Session of five months $20 00 —Organ, “ “ “ 20 00 “ — Guitar, “ “ “ 10 00 Drawing and Painting in Water Colors 10 00 Oil Painting 15 00 Latin and French, each 10 00 Wax Work 10 00 Artificial Flowers (Hair, Leather, Worsted) 8 00 U se of Library 2 00 Infirmary Charges 1 5 ° Board in Vacation, July and August 20 00 Stationery 1 00 In cases of prolonged illness, physician’s and apothecary’s bills as charged by them, are transmitted to the parents for payment. Class-books and Material for Ornamental Needle-work form extra charges. Vocal Music forms no extra charge. REGULATIONS FOR WARDROBE. It is requested that pupils be furnished with an ample supply of plain and comfortable clothing. As the pupils are not allowed to wear Jewelry, it is desired that such articles be retained in the parents posses- sion. There is no uniform in dress required. A plain white Dress with high neck and long sleeves is the proper costume for the pupils at the closing exercises of the Annual Commencement Day. 3 Every pupil should be furnished with: 6 Towels. Combs, Tooth, Nail and Hair Brush. Tooth Mug. 4 Pairs Woolen Hose. 6 Pairs Cotton Hose. 4 Changes of Under-clothes. 2 Morning Gowns. 4 Gingham or Calico Aprons. 4 Plain White Aprons. A Winter and Summer Balmoral, i Work Box. 2 Pairs Gloves. 3 Pairs Shoes. i Pair Rubbers, i Umbrella. 6 Napkins, i Goblet. A Knife and Fork, i Desert Spoon, i Tea Spoon. Plate, Cup and Saucer. Institute of the Immaculate Conception, Oldenburg, Franklin County , Indiana.