Absences

Absenteeism Issues Can someone explain why some high schools penalize absences for each individual class? I haven’t missed 10 days of school, just 10 classes, yet I’m now facing legal threats for missing only FOUR days. FOUR. Most of those absences were due to minor illnesses (food poisoning, the flu, […]

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Are teachers allowed to hide in the stalls and listen to convos?

Is it acceptable for teachers to hide in bathroom stalls and eavesdrop on conversations? At my school, there’s a teacher who consistently sits in a stall during every period, listening in on students’ conversations. She only “washes” her hands with water and leaves after everyone else has gone. Her intent […]

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They banned cards

Card games are officially banned! During our lunchtime game of Go Fish, the principal interrupted us to say that we can’t play anymore because it might resemble gambling. Now we’re stuck playing Jenga, which is a bit frustrating. Is there any way we can challenge this decision?

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Roommate etiquette?

Roommate Etiquette Advice Needed Hey everyone! I’m a female college student with some questions about roommate etiquette for next year. I’ll be living in a three-bedroom apartment and, since I’ve never had roommates before, I’ll most likely be paired with people I don’t know. Rent will be paid directly to […]

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