Recently a parent of a high school student commented to me about a visit to Woodstock High School. How many parents take the time these days to visit their child’s school and become aware of the atmosphere in and around the school? Those comments included "intimidated; uneasy; gangs; no dress code; bling."
What has been your experience recently at Woodstock High School?
Earlier this week I drove past the high school just before the last bell. On Putnam Street a gang of kids was congregated near one of the doors. When I say a “gang”, that’s just what it appeared to be. There were 10-15 teenagers just hanging around on the steps and sidewalk. Black attire, punk hair styles, scrawny-looking. Bikes on the sidewalks and steps.
I wondered why they were outside looking in, when (from their ages) they should have been on the inside, looking out.
Schools are to be safe, positive learning environments. If you don’t have business on school grounds, you stay off.
There should be no groups (of any nationality) roaming the hallways or blocking the passage of anyone - student, staff, teacher, parent or visitor. Display of respect and good manners should be a given.
Kids today don’t learn these things at home, so the schools are forced to become alter-parents.
A few years ago I talked with a woman whose 100-year-old mother had been a teacher in Mississippi and was honored there for her 40-year teaching career. She said that, when the principal walked onto the stage, the auditorium was so quiet you could hear cotton drop. Now, that's quiet!
What happens at Woodstock High School when the principal walks onto the stage? Does everyone quickly stop talking and pay attention to him?
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