I've almost always been pleased with the choices that our student body makes regarding behavior. Whether it be in the classroom, the halls, the restrooms, or other areas of the building, our student body does well with following rules and being respectful.
However, there are occasions where students lose their cools or make bad decisions. This year we've had some mistakes such as pushing, punching, stealing, and smoking. These behaviors are not frequent and they are investigated each time they occur.
When we investigate misbehavior, we interview those involved and we interview witnesses. And we look at the camera. Yes, we do use the surveillance camera to help us investigate misbehavior, especially when we have conflicting information.
Famous basketball coach John Wooden is credited with saying "The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching." Thanks to all of you that make good choices whether or not there are adults in the immediate area.
For those of you that make a mistake, the quickest path to demonstrating good character is to own the mistake. Admit what happened. Accept responsibility for the choice. Serve the consequence. The next step is to do all you can to not repeat the mistake. Learn from the incident and grow.
If you have been targeted by a student that has misbehaved or have observed the violation a school rule, please remember that you can report the incident. Report to any teacher, counselor, or administrator. Report in person or in an MBC message. Our goal is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for everyone. Your reporting helps us to do so.
If you are tempted to violate a rule or to mistreat a peer, please remember that we expect you to demonstrate good character regardless of the situation. We expect you to treat each other and the property of others with respect. We expect you to pass the test when your character is tested.
Make the right choices, SMS!
First, because making good choices is the right thing to do.
And second, because we're watching.
Have a great week.
Miss Nass
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