These
various points have something common in their nature, but it is
difficult to give them a common name. They are such as supplying the
pupils with pens and paper, and stationary of other kinds,--becoming
acquainted with each individual, ascertaining that she has enough, and
not too much to do,--arranging her work so that no one of her duties
shall interfere with another,--assisting her to discover and to correct
her faults,--and removing any sources of difficulty or causes of
discontent, which may gradually come in her way. These, and a multitude
of similar points constituting what may be called the general
_administration_ of the school, become, when the number of pupils is
large, a most important branch of the teacher's duty.

To accomplish these objects more effectually, the school is divided into
SIX SECTIONS, arranged not according to proficiency in particular
studies, as the several classes are, but according to _age and general
maturity of mind_. Each one of these sections is assigned to the care of
a Superintendent. These Superintendents, it is true, during most of
school hours are also Teachers. Their duties however as _Teachers_, and
as _Superintendents_ are entirely distinct. I shall briefly enumerate
the duties which devolve upon her in the latter capacity.

1. A Superintendent ought to prepare an exact list of the members of her
section, and to become intimately acquainted with them, so as to be as
far as possible their friend and confidant, and to feel a stronger
interest in their progress in study and their happiness in school, and a
greater personal attachment to them than to any other scholars.

2. She is to superintend the preparation of their schedules,--to see
that each one has enough and not too much to do, by making known to me
the necessity of a change where such necessity exists;--to see that the
schedules are submitted to the parents, and that their opinion, or
suggestions if they wish to make any, are reported to me.

3. She is to take care that all the daily wants of her section are
supplied,--that all have pens and paper, and desks of suitable height.
If any are new scholars, she ought to interest herself in assisting them
to become acquainted in school,--if they are friendless and alone, to
find companions for them, and to endeavor in every way, to make their
time pass pleasantly and happily.

4. To watch the characters of the members of her section. To inquire of
their several tea