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To: Petz who wrote (134120)	3/6/2001 2:56:13 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576611

The first rule listed under behavior: o Love one another The first rule listed under campus rules: o Love one another Petz, Yes...that's the stuff I meant. I actually would like to take it one step further, and force the disparate groups to deal with each other on a regular basis. I think kids as they become teenagers begin to feel their own power for the first time, and football uniforms or a cheerleader outfits are powerful symbols for the kids who wear them and their peers. In addition the goodlooking kids who the comedienne, J. Garafalo, refers to as genetic freaks also are placed in a position of power because of their looks. Unfortunately, many of them have not had sufficient time to grow into those looks or uniforms, and so they tend to abuse their new found power. That coupled with the inherent insecurities from which all kids suffer causes them to look for scapegoats; people they can denigrate and harass. That's what I would like to see stopped. To many people get hurt in that exchange and I truly do not believe it helps either party. So I want to mix these people up so that even if they can't find a way to love each other, at least they can respect each other. May be then, we can end the shootings like the one that happened today, and minimize the inferiority complexes that many kids suffer from as adults who did not luck out and were not "genetic freaks" or football players or cheerleaders. Its good that your kids can go to a school that is working at this stuff. ted

To: Petz who wrote (134120)	3/6/2001 9:41:49 AM
From: hmaly	Respond to of 1576611

Petz RE...For suspensions and expulsions, students must follow the restoration process: 1. Discipleship/Counseling 2. Must attend church youth group 3. Must attend a church 4. Appearance before admissions committee (not allowed for six months in case of expulsion) These rules are enforced: my oldest son was expelled for an accumulation of minor infractions and smoking. He knew there was something different about this school and wanted to get back in. He had to be home-schooled for six months while being counselled weekly at the school in both a group and a personal setting; this was refered to as the "compassion and discipleship" program. He made it through, but to be readmitted he had to attend <<<<<< I assume we are talking about a private religious school, because you mention one of the rules is going to church. At the risk of boring everyone, my sons went to a public high school. I was divorced and my oldest son was a troublemaker so my ex kicked him out and he came to live with me. My son probably would have continued his wayward ways, but the wrestling coach convinced him to try out for the team. Since then he became a changed kid, as all of the energy he used to spend goofing off, he now used it to excel at wrestling. And excel he did. Within 1 yr he was the best in his conference and he went to state 2 times. What I am getting at is a motivation for being there can be a powerful influence. Your son wanted to go to that school, so he did what he had too, to get back in. My son wanted to wrestle, so he had to apply himself, in order to qualify for the team. I believe that is the missing link in public high schools. The motivation to be there. That is why I am advocating a private school system and vouchers. If we can't get the violence out of high schools, at least we can let our kids go to a school they want to go to, and will have the motivation to be there. I truly enjoyed your post because it reminded me of my situation. I lucked out, in that that coach needed my son to fill a weight class, the rest is history. Now I am the proud father of a son who graduated with honors from college, but I also realize that but for the grace of God, I could also be the father of a child who took a gun to school to settle his problems.