I just completed my first lockdown drill with my kindergarteners! As a first-year teacher, it was definitely a challenging experience. Explaining that it was just a practice while still emphasizing the importance of being quiet and finding a hiding spot was tricky. To help ease the tension, I read a […]
Read Morestupid prom rules
Frustrating prom rules At my school, there’s an absurd rule that prevents students from attending prom if they accumulate more than 10 tardies or absences during the semester. Initially, it seems reasonable, but then I found out that excused absences count, too! Seriously? I get that the school wants to […]
Read MoreMetal Detectors (USA)
Metal Detectors in Schools – A Discussion Hey everyone, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the use of metal detectors in schools. Should they be a mandatory feature in educational institutions? How effective do you think they actually are? Are metal detectors used at your school? If they are, […]
Read MoreMy Teacher Took Away My Scissors
My Teacher Took Away My Scissors Hi everyone, Today at school, I was having an average day, being one of the more popular students among my teachers and classmates. As I was heading to recess, I realized I had forgotten to put away my scissors. I was holding them safely, […]
Read MoreWhy do schools do nothing against bullying?
Why don’t schools take more action against bullying?
Read Morea student died
A Classmate’s Tragic Passing As a senior, I’m grappling with the loss of another senior who died over the weekend. I didn’t know him well—his face and last name escape me—but his passing weighs heavily on my mind. From what I’ve heard, he was on FaceTime with his girlfriend and […]
Read Moreanyone else classes feal meaningless?
Is anyone else feeling like their classes are pointless? As a high school senior, I’ve noticed that my classes have become so easy that I’ve started skipping school altogether. It’s becoming clear that many classes just waste time. For example, in my theatre class, we simply sit in an auditorium […]
Read MoreA classmate brought a BLOWTORCH to school
A classmate brought a BLOWTORCH to school! My day was already hectic—there was a power outage this morning, but they managed to fix it. Then, during my last class, some kid decided to bring out a homemade blowtorch—a spray bottle filled with flammable gas taped to a lighter. He actually […]
Read MoreHighschool applications
High school applications Can anyone else confirm they got accepted into CTEA (Engineering)? I’m starting to feel like I’m the only one!
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