 | University of Virginia record February, 1919 |  |
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE.
The applicant must be at least nineteen years old, must have
academic training equivalent to the first two years of high school
work, must have taught successfully at least nine months, and must
make a grade of not less than 85 per cent. on the state examination.
The subjects required for the First Grade Certificate and
value of each are as follows, the form for the applicant being included:
| Form giving information about applicant (writing and theory and practice) |
15 |
| Mathematics—arithmetic 10, elementary algebra to quadratics 5 | 15 |
| English—grammar and composition 10, English classics 5 | 15 |
| History—American and Virginian history 10, English history 5 | 15 |
| Geography 5, civics 5 | 10 |
| Science—Physical geography or general science 5, agriculture 5 | 10 |
| Physiology and hygiene 5, spelling 5 | 10 |
| Primary reading and methods 5, drawing 5 | 10 |
"This certificate is valid for five years and renewable for a similar
period. It permits the holder to teach in the elementary grades.
An applicant who makes first grade averages but has not the requisite
experience or is not of required age, may receive a Second
Grade Certificate convertible into the First Grade when the above
requisites are met.
| University of Virginia record February, 1919 | |