This was evidenced in his first year as principal , when only about a third of the first year class was promoted to the second year .
Baird increased the rigor of entrance examinations to the school as well as standards required for promotion to the next grade .
This was evidenced in Baird 's first year as principal , when only about a third of the first year class was promoted to the second year .
Baird increased the rigor of entrance examinations to the school as well as standards required for promotion to the next grade .