Sidwell student driving Lexus SUV - Crazy texting and driving . . .

[Anonymous]

Plowing into a bunch of pedestrians on the sidewalk doesn't look good on a Kim's college ap either.

Thanks for sharing, OP. I think someone knows exactly who this kid is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Sidwell parent and I have no idea who this kid is, but I would urge you to call the school. Ask to speak to the dean of students or the assistant dean. The school takes reckless driving very seriously.

I'm another Sidwell parent who agrees with this advice. Call the upper school principal (202-537-8162) and give your description; she will quickly figure out who the student is and respond appropriately.

Posting here is nothing more than gossip and will accomplish little besides stirring up more posts, which won't accomplish anything either.

[Anonymous]

I live in AU Park and in the past had Sidwell school on speed dial based on the crazy driving from parents and kids that I had to avoid on a daily basis.

THe school was very responsive. Also - if you are at a stop light- pull out your phone and snap a picture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Sidwell parent and I have no idea who this kid is, but I would urge you to call the school. Ask to speak to the dean of students or the assistant dean. The school takes reckless driving very seriously.

He's a senior. No one was hurt. No accident occurred. The schools tend to overreact to these things. It's college application season everyone. Would it be fair to have such a blemish for conduct that occurred outside of school? PP said that she would take care of it. Reckless driver will get the message. Enough said.

Yes, it would be fair and reasonable. Better this "blemish" than an accident that causes "death" and "grave injury."

[Anonymous]

DC or MD plates?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would it be fair to have such a blemish for conduct that occurred outside of school?

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Sidwell parent and I have no idea who this kid is, but I would urge you to call the school. Ask to speak to the dean of students or the assistant dean. The school takes reckless driving very seriously.

He's a senior. No one was hurt. No accident occurred. The schools tend to overreact to these things. It's college application season everyone. Would it be fair to have such a blemish for conduct that occurred outside of school? PP said that she would take care of it. Reckless driver will get the message. Enough said.

What on Earth are you talking about? Sidwell isn't going to tell the colleges this kid was texting while driving. Kids at privates get caught falling down drunk on school property and they don't tell the colleges.

The school will either say something directly to the kid or call his parents or both.

[Anonymous]

Does giving a high school kid a Lexus SUV to drive jibe with Quaker values?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Sidwell parent and I have no idea who this kid is, but I would urge you to call the school. Ask to speak to the dean of students or the assistant dean. The school takes reckless driving very seriously.

He's a senior. No one was hurt. No accident occurred. The schools tend to overreact to these things. It's college application season everyone. Would it be fair to have such a blemish for conduct that occurred outside of school? PP said that she would take care of it. Reckless driver will get the message. Enough said.

OK, helicopter mom of reckless kid. As if college would find out? HA!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does giving a high school kid a Lexus SUV to drive jibe with Quaker values?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does giving a high school kid a Lexus SUV to drive jibe with Quaker values?

lol

[Anonymous]

Teens not focusing while driving is dangerous not matter whether at Sidwell or an other school. Check the news from two weeks ago but I believe an elderly man on riding his bike in Northern Virginia was run over and killed by a teen that was texting while driving. The texting part is not official but it will come out soon. http://www.wtop.com/164/3444473/Teen-driver-hits-kills-bicyclist-near-school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate texting and driving, but calling a teen out on a public forum is not cool. I'd have the cops monitor the situation before I'd ever give details like this on a forum.

I disagree. Texting and driving needs to be stigmatized, it is so dangerous. Also, if this family takes away the teen's phone, it may actually save lives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In America we can drive it is safer

I hope you didn't go to Sidwell, otherwise I'd be seriously concerned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a Sidwell parent and I have no idea who this kid is, but I would urge you to call the school. Ask to speak to the dean of students or the assistant dean. The school takes reckless driving very seriously.

He's a senior. No one was hurt. No accident occurred. The schools tend to overreact to these things. It's college application season everyone. Would it be fair to have such a blemish for conduct that occurred outside of school? PP said that she would take care of it. Reckless driver will get the message. Enough said.

Says the same parent who got fine for throwing a party for their senior and serving alcohol to all his friends.

When are people going to wake up?!