Nothing But the Truth: Chapters 1–6

The Principal, or in his stead the Assistant Principal, or in his stead a designated member of the faculty, will say, “Good morning to all students, faculty, and staff. Today is Monday (or whatever day), January (or whatever month) 3 (or whatever day). Today will be a Schedule A (or B) day” (depending on what schedule).

The Principal, or in his stead the Assistant Principal, or in his stead a designated member of the faculty, will say, “Good morning to all students, faculty, and staff. Today is Monday (or whatever day), January (or whatever month) 3 (or whatever day). Today will be a Schedule A (or B) day” (depending on what schedule).

Please consult Book of Days in Principal’s office for appropriate references.

All administration and faculty announcements shall be made at this point.

Then I remembered she's in my English class and is really decent.

All the same, I remain steadfast in my belief that my life was meant to be the bringing of fine literature to young minds.

They come to literature reluctantly at best, fighting me every inch of the way.

And I like them and their capacity for independence.

Now if I were to laugh or mock, he would be insulted.

But this Philip—an only son, by the way, which may be the problem—is only a middling student, and it’s a shame.

Intelligent. With real potential.

Perhaps that’s why he irritates me so—for he shows no desire to strive, to make sacrifices for the betterment of self, the way we were taught.

Worst of all, like so many of them, he exhibits no desire to learn. No ambition at all!

No, it’s a certain something—a resistance—to accepting the idea that literature is important.

She used to be in the West Fork Church congregation years ago.

Good morning to all students, faculty, and staff.

Ah, the famous wit and wisdom of Mr. Malloy. Philip, I'm the only one allowed to make jokes around here.

O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?

And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

As we head into the Spring term, the faculty committee has made some changes in homeroom assignments. This will facilitate the movements of students, as well as allow for a greater degree of freedom in the planning of Spring term extracurricular schedules.

What is the significance of Jack London's choice in making Buck, the dog in The Call of the Wild, the focus of his novel?

The Call of the Wild is an acknowledged masterpiece of American literature.

Attached please find my application to the State Office for Education for a summer grant-in-aid.

It’s an intensive two-week workshop in which university professors and high school “master teachers” will present new ideas, theoretical as well as practical, for the experienced high school English teacher.

It’s an intensive two-week workshop in which university professors and high school “master teachers” will present new ideas, theoretical as well as practical, for the experienced high school English teacher.

I feel I am in need of new ideas, strategies, concepts to keep my teaching vital.

The truth is—and I believe I can speak honestly to you about this—I feel that sometimes I am a little out of touch with contemporary teaching, and, just as important, the students who come before me these days.

I want to find new works and new ways to entice the young people of today.

In any case, you can easily see that the real beneficiaries of the program—if I am able to attend—will be the students of Harrison High.

I know how reduced and restricted district money is these days, but over the years I have not asked for this kind of support before.

The State University tuition, two thousand dollars, is quite beyond my personal budget.

As I am sure you are well aware, the April 5 municipal elections will have voters—for the second time—casting ballots on the school budget.

Throughout the U.S. we find that the aging population (living on restricted and/or shrinking incomes in an inflation- prone world), along with reduced government support of education, conflicts with the needs of young people who live in a society that demands educational excellence even while promoting passive acceptance of mass-media culture.

Throughout the U.S. we find that the aging population (living on restricted and/or shrinking incomes in an inflation-prone world), along with reduced government support of education, conflicts with the needs of young people who live in a society that demands educational excellence even while promoting passive acceptance of mass-media culture.

Let me be blunt.

A failure to win voter approval on this budget can only mean major problems for programs and personnel.

In reference to the forthcoming board elections, I should like to remind you of this: tempers can flare; hot words are often part of public debate.

If, by chance, any controversial issue springs up between now and election day, I would very much appreciate being informed as to the particulars.

If, by chance, any controversial issue springs up between now and election day, I would very much appreciate being informed as to the particulars.

If this office can provide information and facts to the electorate, we shall all be better off. An informed voter is a wise voter.