Childrens rights at school?

[heycods]

Re: Childrens rights at school?

Originally posted by Twidget:<br /> In the late 60's, I was in Charleston, SC. Slacks, button down shirt, no food or drink except the water fountain and lunch room.<br /><br />In '72 we moved to Tulsa, Ok. Jeans were allowed, shorts in the spring. I was in heaven. Still no food outside the cafeteria, had to use water fountains.<br /><br />In '76 moved to Vacaville, Ca. Jeans, shorts, whatever. Halter tops and hot pants for the girls whenever it was warm enough.(really in heaven now. ) Anything goes with food or drink in the class room, hallway, wherever. Even as a teen I knew anarchy when I saw it.<br /><br />So far, my sons elementary school is pretty conservative. They can bring a bottle of water if so desired.

Did your grades drop when you moved to anarchy high?

 

[woodduck17]

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I guess I am part of the older generation---graduated high school in 1967---no drinks or candy in class. Got caught chewing gum one day and had to write 500 times--"What's the difference between a gum chewing boy and a cud chewing cow? Oh yes, I have it now! It's the thoughtful expression on the face of the cow." Funny how some things stick with you over the years.

 

[heycods]

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Originally posted by woodduck17:<br /> I guess I am part of the older generation---graduated high school in 1967---no drinks or candy in class. Got caught chewing gum one day and had to write 500 times--"What's the difference between a gum chewing boy and a cud chewing cow? Oh yes, I have it now! It's the thoughtful expression on the face of the cow." Funny how some things stick with you over the years.

Gosh duck your getting old. Do you remember when they put them new fangeled pop tops on the beer cans, and all that worthless emissions carp on the cars in 68, oh that I could go back knowing what I know now.

 

[Kiwi Phil]

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Doubt you will believe what goes on at Haydens school.<br />Water bottles, containing water ONLY, and allowed in classroom.<br />No vending machines what-so-ever.<br />There is a Tuck-shop, once a week, and you have to put your orders and money in by Monday.<br />Only "approved" (healthy type) food/snacks are sold anyway.<br />Children are not allowed to dispose of un-eaten food in rubbish cans. Must take it home, so parents have some idea of what is/is not being eaten.<br />No gum.<br />Lunch break - all kids must sit in approved areas for specific time and eat their lunch.<br />If parents don't like the rules, take your kids to another school.<br />On todays standards, it seems like a Hitler Youth Camp, but when you see the kids stripped down on swimming carnival day, there are few porky ones.<br />Have I mentioned before, they all wear uniforms too <br />Cheers<br />Phillip

 

[woodduck17]

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Yep, I remember when you needed a "church key" to have a cold one. Still carry one in my truck---just for old times sake.

 

[one more cast]

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We couldn't eat or drink anything in class and If you were caught with a playboy or said something the teacher didn't like you (and by "you" I mean "me") got wacked across the head!

 

[deputydawg]

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Chalk board erasers have been known to leave nasty marks too.<br /><br />Another dilema that keeps surfacing here...locker checks. When I was in school the administration sent notice that the lockers were school property. The students had the option to use them if they wished. If they used them the locker must be kept clean and neat inside and out. They reserved the right to hold inspections for both cleanlieness and contriband at any time they wanted for any reason or no reason. This was on paper, signed by the student and parents. Many times a year the police would be called, the classes would be on lockdown. Pretty soon the dopers of the school would be called out one at a time and taken away. <br /><br />This was never questioned then. Now it is a question of 4th amendment rights. BUT it has been ruled it is not their home. Also they have been given notice they will be searched so there is no expectation of privacy. Finaly when someone has something illegal in their lockers it is their own stupidity knowing they can and will be searched.<br /><br />The school in one of my towns does not believe in searching lockers. They will call a drug dog from the state patrol in once or twice a year to sniff the hall. Since the air outside a locker is free fo anyone to enjoy the dog will alert to lockers. These will then be searched with the student present.<br /><br />My old school back in the day did evolve to not opening private bags or containers. They would not search coat pockets, backpacks, etc. But the dog would take a sniff at them.<br />The theory is the backpack is a closed container not owned by the school holding a different expectation of privacy.

 

[Navigator]

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Remember, in todays society, kids run the schools, since the teachers are given responsibility without authority. Our local school board approved vending machines and Coffee/expresso machines because "kids are having to get to school so early that few have time to eat a proper breakfast so they need an energy boost to help them cope with the day" Oh, by the way, school starts at almost 7:30am...poor babies...<br /><br />At my daughters high school, mid drift shirts, miniskirts, exposed thongs, and flip flops are the norm. No one enforces the dress code. A few years ago, kids were allowed to have ipods and the like in class as long as the volumn didn't disturb the class. Homework is optional...if you turn it in by the end of the semester, you will get FULL credit without any reduction in grade for being late. Everyone has cell phones and, as my daughter informs me, everyone text messages in class instead of passing notes.<br /><br />This is not some inner city school, but a typical high school in the suburbs. If a parent teacher conf is called, the parents are mad at the teacher for making them come. Junior obviously can do no wrong. They even have school sponsored "Gay/Lesbian" clubs and encourage membership. Anyone who speaks out or voices disapproval is labeled a bigot or a religious zealot and looked down on. <br /><br />This is just the society we live in. Society accepts this type of behavior because of the parents. <br /><br />And some people wonder why the experts are saying the future of this country is in trouble?????<br /><br />Sorry for the Rant....this is a touchy subject around my household.<br /><br />Nav

 

[San Antonio Cop]

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I'm a police officer in a school district in San Antonio. No soft drinks are sold in any of the schools. Only fruit drinks. Kids can bring them to school but they can't be bought. Cell phones are allowed on campus but not allowed to be on during school hours. We all know they keep them on silent but if seen or heard they are confiscated and the parent is charged $15 to get it back. Dress code sometimes is a joke but on the whole it's enforced. I wish they would bring back the paddle. I ask the kids that are sent to the office for whatever reason that if they knew they would be paddled for what they did, would they have done it. Their reply - no way. But they know they will be given ISS (In-School-Suspension) or D-Hall which by the way is no big deal to them.