Kids arrested outside of Whitman for selling coke

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This letter went out to Whitman parents on Friday following the police activity on Plainview Road.

Members,
I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we were notified that the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to disturbance in the community involving Whitman students. School administrators and security promptly directed students from lunch into their respective 7th period classes. The incident did not cause any disruptions to instruction or the remainder of the regular bell schedule.
As we begin the second semester, we will be reinforcing lunch expectations for all students through grade-level town halls. Please note that only 12th grade students are permitted to leave campus during lunch. Students leaving campus must use Whittier Blvd for entry and exit. Failure to adhere to Whitman lunch expectations may result in additional
disciplinary action aligned to the MCPS
Student Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Gregory Miller
Principal

Wow. What a crazy way to talk around the incident and the problem.

But at least they acknowledged that an incident involving Whitman students did happen.

This did not happen on mcps property. What else can they do?

Exactly. You know that if the principal tried to say more about this off-campus incident, he’d be attacked for violating these kids’ privacy rights or even worse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This letter went out to Whitman parents on Friday following the police activity on Plainview Road.

Members,
I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we were notified that the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to disturbance in the community involving Whitman students. School administrators and security promptly directed students from lunch into their respective 7th period classes. The incident did not cause any disruptions to instruction or the remainder of the regular bell schedule.
As we begin the second semester, we will be reinforcing lunch expectations for all students through grade-level town halls. Please note that only 12th grade students are permitted to leave campus during lunch. Students leaving campus must use Whittier Blvd for entry and exit. Failure to adhere to Whitman lunch expectations may result in additional
disciplinary action aligned to the MCPS
Student Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Gregory Miller
Principal

Wow. What a crazy way to talk around the incident and the problem.

But at least they acknowledged that an incident involving Whitman students did happen.

This did not happen on mcps property. What else can they do?

Exactly. You know that if the principal tried to say more about this off-campus incident, he’d be attacked for violating these kids’ privacy rights or even worse.

He’s not violating their rights except if he names the, but this is a police and parenting issue not mcps. Rich parents ignoring their kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This letter went out to Whitman parents on Friday following the police activity on Plainview Road.

Members,
I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we were notified that the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to disturbance in the community involving Whitman students. School administrators and security promptly directed students from lunch into their respective 7th period classes. The incident did not cause any disruptions to instruction or the remainder of the regular bell schedule.
As we begin the second semester, we will be reinforcing lunch expectations for all students through grade-level town halls. Please note that only 12th grade students are permitted to leave campus during lunch. Students leaving campus must use Whittier Blvd for entry and exit. Failure to adhere to Whitman lunch expectations may result in additional
disciplinary action aligned to the MCPS
Student Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Gregory Miller
Principal

Wow. What a crazy way to talk around the incident and the problem.

But at least they acknowledged that an incident involving Whitman students did happen.

This did not happen on mcps property. What else can they do?

Lots.

[Anonymous]

Whitman is a pool of cheating, privileged feckless children, MCPS at its complete level of incompetence, and has become a joke.

[Anonymous]

I am a former Whitman parent - two kids graduated recently. Kids are different genders and were very different in terms of academics and activities at Whitman. I say this because I feel I got a pretty broad picture of the school over the years. Lots of different types of kids going in and out of my house over the years.

I do not know what happened in this instance. I do not know any families involved (or if I do, they haven't shared anything).

But, there is absolutely a drug problem at the school (as there is at many). And it is not confined to kids identified as "struggling" - meaning any of the separately tracked groups people have mentioned here.

There are absolutely some kids who do not do drugs (or drink alcohol). So, to the poster who said "why would these kids risk their futures?" - yes, some fortunately understand that. But, for parents of Whitman kids who are reading this, I want to say - do NOT assume.

The problem isn't addiction - or at least not yet for most kids. And for the majority of kids, it's not use during the school day either. It's the partying - these are "weekend warrior" drug users. Most will grow out of it and be okay. But some will not, and there is of course always the danger that just one time - even a first time - will result in tragedy.

I had experience with three sports teams during our time there. Do NOT think that because your child is a serious athlete they do not use - I'd say alcohol is the bigger problem there though (although weed absolutely is too). The summer group trips out to the beach are a big problem too (not just Beach Week, but the kids that go with friends' to their parents' beach houses for the weekend - even with parents there).

One of my kids shared a lot with me, the other less. It wasn't always in good circumstances, and I believe what they shared - because I can't imagine why on earth they'd share it otherwise. I just say this because it's not my kids looking down on others.

These kids are good kids - but they do not have good judgement. That is being a teen, and then the environment facilitates the dangerous behavior. I know good kids who have engaged in dangerous behavior. Please keep an eye on them, and please please please make them feel confident they can call you for help getting out a bad situation. You don't have to say you won't be angry, but you need to say that if they wonder if they should call you, they should and you will come, and you will help.

One more thing - for those who do use during the school day, it is often younger students. That is where they're exposed. These kids aren't going to big parties yet, and don't have access to a car. They are the ones susceptible to the "in-school" scene and day use because their parents tend to have tabs on them at night. This mainly involves vaping nicotine and weed. These kids are young and impressionable and are just that kids. But they're thrown into an environment with 17 and 18 year olds and think substance use is adult behavior. Most of these likely experiment once or twice and move on. But not all.

TLR: never assume your kid won't engage, talk to them, and be ready to help them and their friends if needed. It makes a difference. I did that for kids several times over the years - and it could have been yours. (If there was true danger, I let you know about it, but on several occasions, it was a hard decision and landed either way.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the students in the footage was a student who cuts almost every day and resurfaces 8th period. Teachers say, "Where are you off to?" and kids would joke that he is going to vape, and he would just leave and go a block away and resurface 8th period. Whitman has about 20 students per grade who are slackers or have serious issues and actually receive intensive behavioral counseling and separate classes through their social emotions special ed services (SESIS) program. Recall they had 3 students involved in a murder in Target stairwell several years back.

You are actually a lowlife yourself for coming on here to single out a teen and then badmouth other teens who have issues.

Since when is it a shame and a disgrace if a teen has issues that they are struggling with? Your post is gross.m

Agree, what's wrong with you? My child knows the Whitman kids involved and they were not in the SESIS program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This letter went out to Whitman parents on Friday following the police activity on Plainview Road.

Members,
I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we were notified that the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to disturbance in the community involving Whitman students. School administrators and security promptly directed students from lunch into their respective 7th period classes. The incident did not cause any disruptions to instruction or the remainder of the regular bell schedule.
As we begin the second semester, we will be reinforcing lunch expectations for all students through grade-level town halls. Please note that only 12th grade students are permitted to leave campus during lunch. Students leaving campus must use Whittier Blvd for entry and exit. Failure to adhere to Whitman lunch expectations may result in additional
disciplinary action aligned to the MCPS
Student Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Gregory Miller
Principal

Wow. What a crazy way to talk around the incident and the problem.

But at least they acknowledged that an incident involving Whitman students did happen.

This did not happen on mcps property. What else can they do?

Lots.

It’s not their responsibility.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Whitman is a pool of cheating, privileged feckless children, MCPS at its complete level of incompetence, and has become a joke.

This is not on MCPS. Blame the parents or adults in these kids lives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it true that no drugs were found? Was it just teenagers being teenagers then? And yesterday was the last day of the quarter. No serious work was going on in classes anyway. And no, I am not a Whitman parent. We live in SS.

i know these kids personally as i am a student that’s been bullied by them before and they sell drugs,do drugs, and steal drugs from people i’ve seen them smoke weed,nic,and other harder things

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This letter went out to Whitman parents on Friday following the police activity on Plainview Road.

Members,
I am writing to inform you that this afternoon we were notified that the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to disturbance in the community involving Whitman students. School administrators and security promptly directed students from lunch into their respective 7th period classes. The incident did not cause any disruptions to instruction or the remainder of the regular bell schedule.
As we begin the second semester, we will be reinforcing lunch expectations for all students through grade-level town halls. Please note that only 12th grade students are permitted to leave campus during lunch. Students leaving campus must use Whittier Blvd for entry and exit. Failure to adhere to Whitman lunch expectations may result in additional
disciplinary action aligned to the MCPS
Student Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Gregory Miller
Principal

Wow. What a crazy way to talk around the incident and the problem.

But at least they acknowledged that an incident involving Whitman students did happen.

This did not happen on mcps property. What else can they do?

Lots.

It’s not their responsibility.

You can believe that if you want to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At whitman lots of kids do coke and heavy drugs

How do you know this?

+1

Whitman students come from highly educated families. The students are extremely competitive and involved in several activities. Why would they risk their college path with doing drugs? I doubt ‘lots’ of kids do drugs at Whitman.

i am a whitman student and most/almost all of my classmates do drugs

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At whitman lots of kids do coke and heavy drugs

How do you know this?

+1

Whitman students come from highly educated families. The students are extremely competitive and involved in several activities. Why would they risk their college path with doing drugs? I doubt ‘lots’ of kids do drugs at Whitman.

i am a whitman student and most/almost all of my classmates do drugs

As a Whitman student:

1) Do you believe teachers and/or admin are aware of drug distribution and use occurring at the school?

2) If they are aware, do they just turn a blind eye to it?

3) Do you think MCPS staff and admin should do more to disrupt and discourage the drug use and distribution in school at Whitman?

[Anonymous]

The teachers are very much aware we even have smoke detectors in the bathrooms, but they’re very stupid when it comes to figuring out who did it. I’ve been questioned for even though I don’t smoke and I’ve never as I was using the bathroom same time as them

A lot of teachers do turn there backs on it as people in my class will have full on conversations about what drugs they do and where they get them, but the teachers never seem to interrupt or shut it down

And I think MCPS needs to do a much better job at stopping these drug problems as none of them have faced real consequences as security guards will just take your vape if they find it on you and then walk away I’ve seen it happen and there needs to be a real intervention on amount of drug problems as a lot of people in my grade and other grades sell stuff to each other

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The teachers are very much aware we even have smoke detectors in the bathrooms, but they’re very stupid when it comes to figuring out who did it. I’ve been questioned for even though I don’t smoke and I’ve never as I was using the bathroom same time as them

A lot of teachers do turn there backs on it as people in my class will have full on conversations about what drugs they do and where they get them, but the teachers never seem to interrupt or shut it down

And I think MCPS needs to do a much better job at stopping these drug problems as none of them have faced real consequences as security guards will just take your vape if they find it on you and then walk away I’ve seen it happen and there needs to be a real intervention on amount of drug problems as a lot of people in my grade and other grades sell stuff to each other

If you are a Whitman student, thank you for this honest feedback.

To the DCUM posters who insist MCPS has no role or obligation to disrupt and stop drug use and dealing at the school or near school grounds, shame on you.

[Anonymous]

The teachers definitely know what is going on even at the middle schools. They turn a blind eye. There are kids smoking and having sex in the bathrooms even in the middle schools but the teachers ignore it because they are afraid of getting sued.