E. G. Mcfarland,
County Superintendent of Schools.

The following statement is made by Superintendent McFarland as to the effect home credits had on attendance in 1913-14:—

We attribute the increase in our attendance this year in the schools of Spokane County, outside the city of Spokane, largely to the Home Credit System and our certificates for perfect attendance. While the enrollment was 108 less than last year, yet our attendance was 16,712 days more. At the present rate of 16 cents per day, the pupils earned for the county, from the State appropriation, nearly $2700 more than last year. With the same enrollment as last year the increase of apportionment would have reached approximately $6000.

The credit slip for the school week provides for a daily record of "chores or work done" from Monday to Friday inclusive. It does not contain a stated list of duties; the blanks are to be filled in by the child. The list of home credits is furnished each district, but the teacher uses her judgment in allowing credit for any chore peculiar to her locality. On page 92 is given one of these blanks with the work itemized. Note the evidence of cooperation between Jessie and her mother. On the mornings when Jessie gets the breakfast her mother dresses the baby, and vice versa.

Home Credit Work
Dist. No.......
Name, Jessie Jones. Age 12. Grade 6th.

Chores or work doneMon.Tues.Wed.Thur.Fri.
Washing dishes111......
Sweeping floor......111
Making cake1............
Making bed11111
Cleaning teeth11111
Dressing baby...1...11
Getting breakfast1...1......
Music lessons......2......
Making biscuit............1
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Total for week54745

(Signed) Mrs. Mary A. Jones,
Parent's Signature.