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Jackson County Public Schools 1853-1954
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activities in connection with the construction of these new facilities. With some improvements and additions, these schools can be made modern and their continued use is in every way warranted and justified. III. The Future Program. The above facts form the basis for, and emphasize the need of improvements in all phases of the Jackson County Educational Program if the children of the County are to have recognized educational opportunities. The County School officials are intelligently and alertly aware of the challenging problem. NOTE: The school population statistics place eighth grade children in the high school. This was necessary in order to get a true comparison. A brief summary of important problems that will confront the Board in their significant program of progress is listed for consideration. 1. Sylva. During the past 10 years, Sylva has grown from a 21-teacher school to a 26-teacher school. 15 of these teachers are in the elementary school and their facilities have never been very modern. Improvements are imperative if this school is to function in an overall county-wide plan of organization. 2. Webster. The Webster School has increased from 10 teachers to 15 teachers during the last decade. The building at this location, which was economically and advantageously constructed with WPA aid in about 1939-1940,is simply too small a plant for a modern educational building. Recommendations. Major expansion is necessary at both Sylva and Webster. The form that this expansion should take challenges our best thought. I know but little of the sentiment, tradition and other similar involvements that might make this recommendation unwise. But from a purely objective point of view, I can think of no venture in educational progress in any educational unit in North Carolina that would excel, or quite equal, the bringing together of the high school departments of these two fine schools. With but a minimum of additional distance, and hence transportation, a school of potentially 20 teachers, large enough to offer as varied, diversified program as any rural high school in the State, and far superior to any high school in or near towns of comparable size would be realized. In connection with the proposed undertaking, we would certainly want to make certain that the supporting elementary schools were modern in every respect. They could be made so with a relatively small capital outlay expenditure. These elementary schools could also be made to take on some of the desirable attributes of ideal junior high schools. In the program certain valuable qualities could be added to the elementary schools in which they are now lacking. 3. Cullowhee. There is a modern plant at this school. While Cullowhee has grown from a 12-teacher to a 16- teacher school in the last 10 years, there is sufficient room to house the educational program. No local capital expenditures will be necessary at this location. 4. Glenville. The Glenville School has experienced a wholesome growth and its location does not suggest any major program of reorganization. The Union Schools have been discussed first. Jackson County has not been at all backward in eliminating small elementary schools when adverse building conditions are borne in mind. However, there are critical conditions in a number of existing elementary schools. These are urgently in need of correction. 1. Barker's Creek and Wilmot are very critical. A consolidation of these two schools will, when all of the conditions are considered, probably be the most satisfactory solution of the building problem in this area. However, the proximity of the Dillsboro School, now housed in an antiquated firetrap, stares us in the face when we make this suggestion. It may be that the consolidation of Dillsboro and Dix Creek will constitute the consolidation program in this immediate area. During the school year 1947-1948, the children in the Dix Creek District are being transported to Sylva. 2. Canada District. The four schools in the general attendance area are: a. Sol's Creek b. Wolf Creek c. Tennessee Gap d. Rock Ridge These four schools should be consolidated into one, and a modern elementary school plant provided. Rugged road conditions make any other solution virtually impossible. 3. Charley's Creek. This school will probably have to remain a one-teacher school since geographical barriers make a consolidation almost impossible. Special provision should be made in order that the children in this community might have high school advantages. 4. Qualla. The school plant at Qualla is a good one, but additional room and modern service systems are imperative. Stove pipe projecting from windows are dangerous, and are distinctly out of line with the wishes of the progressive citizens of Jackson County. 5. Beta, Willetts and Addie. These three schools should be consolidated into one modern elementary school. The above suggestions and recommendations are based upon authenticated facts and records. They are further confirmed by visits to a rather wide sampling of schools. The following schools were inspected. 1. Beta. This is a two-story fire trap. 2. Addie. This is a church-like antiquated structure. 3. Willetts. This school was constructed by a State plan issued early in the century. It is now old and worn out. 4. Webster. This is a good school, but it is much too small. 5. Savannah. This is an attractive building. 6. Dillsboro. This building is an antiquated fire trap. 7. Wilmot. This is a poor building on a poor site. 8. Qualla. This is a nice building, but does not have satisfactory service facilities. 20
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This 44-page booklet discusses many aspects of Jackson County Public Schools over a hundred year period from 1853-1954. Photographs of schools are included.
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