it used out of school hours; by special classes, athletic
teams, etc., or by pupils generally?

5. Are washing facilities adequate?

a. How many pupils per washbasin?
b. Are there individual towels?
c. Have eye troubles been spread by roller towels?
d. Are only clean towels permitted?
e. Are there bathing facilities; are these adequate?
f. Are swimming pools used for games, contests, etc.?
g. Are bathing facilities used out of school hours?
h. Who is responsible for cleanliness of towels, washbasins, and
swimming pools?
i. How often is water changed in swimming pool, or is it
constantly changing?

6. Is adequate provision made for clean drinking water?

a. Are sanitary fountains used that prevent contamination of
faucet or water?
b. How often are cups or faucets cleaned?

7. Is provision made for airing outer clothing?

a. Are children permitted to pile their clothing in the class
room?
b. Are there hooks for each child?
c. Are lockers provided with wire netting to permit
ventilation?
d. Are lockers or hooks in the halls or in the basement?
e. Have you ever thought of the disciplinary and social value of
cheap coat hangers to prevent wrinkling and tearing?

[Illustration: AN ATTEMPT TO OVERCOME THE DISADVANTAGES OF
CONGESTION--A BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL, NEW YORK CITY]

III. THE CLASS ROOM AS A PLACE OF CONFINEMENT

1. How many sittings are provided?

a. How many pupils are there?

2. What is the total floor area?

a. What proportion is not occupied by desks?

3. Are the seats adjustable?

a. Are the seats adjusted to pupils?
b. Where desks are adjustable, are short children seated in low
desks, or are children seated according to class or according
to discipline exigencies without regard to size of desk?
c. Are seats placed properly with reference to light?

4. Is the light ample and proper?

a. For how many hours must artificial light be used in the
daytime?
b. Is artificial light adequate for night work?
c. Does the reflection of light from blackboard and walls injure
the eye?
d. Are the blackboards black enough?
e. Are the walls too dark?
f. Is the woodwork too dark?
g. Are window panes kept clean?

5. Is the air always fresh?

a. Is ventilation by open windows?
b. Is ventilation