I think these districts did the right thing. Swine flu is obviously
very contagious and it would be a much bigger problem if the virus
spread.
It is likely that the virus will not cause any significant problems,
but it is always better to err on the side of safety. As far as missed
class days, I think the schools should extend into the summer to make
up any exams that have to be taken. This should only be done after all
cases of the virus have been eliminated or atleast no one is showing
the symptoms.
Dear Second Years,
Thank you for your guidance and your kind words of encouragement. I can only hope our class is as wise and helpful in the development of the first years as you were for us.
To Rob (my one and only mentor),
I apologize for that mentor meeting I missed, it was unintentional, but I think we more then made up for it during games of NBA 2k9 and the occasional black and mild. You will be missed during the upcoming year, but I have no doubt you will be successful in your future endeavors. Whenever you feel the need to visit Jacktown we will be here.
Dear MS. G (my unofficial mentor),
Sorry you never got that official title. If it was up to me you would of had it for sure. Too bad you were a Duke fan, we could have really had some fun otherwise. Thanks for always being there as a friend, pal, buddy, punching bag…..etc. See you back in the finest state in the Union sometime soon. I have no doubt you will be getting me a job at your company sometime in the near future.
To all who showed us the way…………Mississippi will miss you.
Strip searches such as these always first come across as a terrible injustice. Most of the time they remain that way, every now and then it seems you find a case where the administrator/police/counselor was doing the right thing. The real problem with the law is that it becomes a judgment call. Many view the law as open to interpretation by the party enforcing it, which is when problems arise. Obviously, principals are allowed to search a students bag or purse without a warrant, but because the court never addressed intimate searches it becomes a gray area. You would hope a principal would have the adequate training to keep him from allowing an act like this to occur, but when a law is open to interpretation their will always be people who go astray.
One of the people who commented on the article stated that the people conducting the search must have had a mental illness. I do not think this is necessarily true. Many people not involved in education do not understand the pressure often put on the administration to enforce rules, keep the school safe, or get test results. This will many times lead administrators to feel they have no other choice but to be super strict/rigorous in order to meet standards.
I am not really sure that searches directly affect the area of curriculum or instruction. 99% of problems like this arise from confiscating cell phones or other small items and are easily solved with searches (if a kid refuses to give something up give them ISS or suspend them). When it is a larger issue such as suspicion of a weapon or drugs I think administrators should have the authority to search a students bags/purse without consent. An administrator should never conduct a full body search of a student. If this is ever presumed to be necessary the police should be brought in to make the judgment call (and perform the search if necessary).
I think that the type of assessment shown in the video can be invaluable. It gives the kids a chance to showcase their creativity, think outside of the box, and show they can be successful outside of the test-setting.
I think that the type of assessment shown in the video can be invaluable. It gives the kids a chance to showcase their creativity, think outside of the box, and show they can be successful outside of the test-setting.
Well in Mr. Shewel class is like being honest with yourself if you did
anything be honest about what you did. Mr. Shewel is tall and skinny
and a well healthy teacher. I like him he always going to be my
teacher, my friend, and somebody I think I can come talk to. The other
students in the classroom treat my teacher a human being a teacher
also. He can have his moments his personalities do change. Also, we do
learn in his class. He teach us regardless its just whether the
student want to learn. But Mr. Shewel is a a good teacher.
a-day class. Mr. Schewel is a very fun teacher and always makes
learning very easy for his students to understand. He always makes
sure that we always have our assignments and study guides for test. He
gives reviews for every test and every quiz, to make sure that we are
well prepared. The students in our class are easy to get along with,
but at times they can become a little nerve wrecking. Even though that
is the case sometimes Mr. Schewel always keeps his cool and keeps
everything and everybody under control. In side our classroom we have
student work displayed every were to let them know that they did a
very good job. Mr. Schewel has different types of maps across the
country and of different states. Sites of different events that happen
years ago and recent events. He also has a lot of different things
about Murrah. To make sure that we understand all the rules and things
that are expected of us. He has high expectations for his students
have encourage then to set high goals to make sure that they become
very successful in life.
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