Yesterday over dinner, I learned of rumors going around school that students plan to smuggle weapons (guns and/or razors) into school through pregnant girls on Thursday. As mentioned earlier, these young women are not required to pass through the metal detectors for fear of harming their unborn children. The metal detector staff, including myself, do not always thoroughly search these individuals - a quick search through their bags and maybe a light pat down. Of all students, these would definitely be the best to bring in unwelcome weaponry into the place.
Well fights needn't wait until this Thursday evidently. This morning a corps member noticed a razor blade hidden in a female students' hair. She notified a veteran teacher, who proceeded either not to understand or not care - still unclear. However, eventually the student was confronted, ending in her suspension and likely a trip to juvi. Almost half of this one class has been suspended at some point during summer school.
Yesterday the school had an assembly where "star" and "most-improved" students were appreciated in front of the school. The facilitator did a model job handling the hidden hostile atmosphere...not exactly. He began by getting each middle school, in turn, to out-cheer other schools. If this conflict is truly between middle schools, what on earth would move someone to highlight these differences in front of the largest crowd possible? Additionally, if the administration really believes that there may be an eruption of violence on Thursday, why would it let school run go on that day. Theoretically, an ideal leadership would call off school after the test, ensuring the safety of students and all staff. However, apparently school will go on. Luckily, I will not be at school on Thursday, as I will be cheering on my brother for his graduation; however, I do worry about the well-being of my fellow corps members and students.
The high note of the week was certainly yesterday afternoon when one of my students initiated an enthusiastic high-five at the end of the day. Often I am the initiator, receiving a less than incredible response from students. Thus, it completely made my day when G. sent a big high-five my way.
Yesss work-free evening, amazing. Time to look over those apartment details...
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