Bathrooms are locked at ACHS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They should keep one boys and one girls restroom in a central place monitored and open at all times. This is just cruel.

+1. Did anyone else get the message about the vandalism in the restrooms at GWMS? "You are receiving this message because your student requested to use the restroom today." Seriously?

What does that mean exactly? Parents are informed anytime their child asks to use the restroom?

This bathroom situation in ACPS is bordering on inhumane. It really is dehumanizing to have to justify taking care of basic toileting and bodily function needs. Are kids supposed to start going to school in diapers?

+1 I hope parents are calling and writing to every to complain. This is really crazy.

[Anonymous]

I'm a middle school teacher in a different county. We once had bathroom monitors due to the vaping, bulling, vandalism, and sexual acts happening in the bathrooms. Parents complained that their children felt uncomfortable with adults watching them in the bathroom, so those positions were removed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe the schools can hire restroom attendant independent contractors to work for tips like in nightclub restrooms. Set up a table for hairspray, combs, lotion, tampons, mints...

But, depending on the school, a "bouncer" may be more effective.

They could have a dual role of bus monitor and bathroom attendant to cover varying needs between morning, school day, and afternoon. I do think there’s a need!

They already have bathroom monitors - ACPS has a robust contracted security guard contract. Never mind the ones that sell weed to the kids, but at least they’re trying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe the schools can hire restroom attendant independent contractors to work for tips like in nightclub restrooms. Set up a table for hairspray, combs, lotion, tampons, mints...

But, depending on the school, a "bouncer" may be more effective.

They could have a dual role of bus monitor and bathroom attendant to cover varying needs between morning, school day, and afternoon. I do think there’s a need!

They already have bathroom monitors - ACPS has a robust contracted security guard contract. Never mind the ones that sell weed to the kids, but at least they’re trying.

What??

[Anonymous]

This is one of the more entertaining threads I’ve read here on DCUM.

I recognize this is a serious topic for students and their parents.

I was thinking if our civics teacher made us debate this topic when I was in High school many many years ago and these same comments were made, I would have laughed then just as I laugh now.

So Who’s got more jokes? What will schools look like 30 years from now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is one of the more entertaining threads I’ve read here on DCUM.

I recognize this is a serious topic for students and their parents.

I was thinking if our civics teacher made us debate this topic when I was in High school many many years ago and these same comments were made, I would have laughed then just as I laugh now.

So Who’s got more jokes? What will schools look like 30 years from now?

you're entertained bc kids can't use the bathrooms? you suck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is one of the more entertaining threads I’ve read here on DCUM.

I recognize this is a serious topic for students and their parents.

I was thinking if our civics teacher made us debate this topic when I was in High school many many years ago and these same comments were made, I would have laughed then just as I laugh now.

So Who’s got more jokes? What will schools look like 30 years from now?

you're entertained bc kids can't use the bathrooms? you suck.

Yes it’s very entertaining. 30 years from now our schools will look and operate more like jail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They should keep one boys and one girls restroom in a central place monitored and open at all times. This is just cruel.

LCPS poster again. Our school claims to do this (the one near the office that’s not that convenient to the main academic area) but my DD frequently reports it’s “closing for cleaning” in the middle of the school day and she has to wander around looking for an unlocked bathroom. It’s outrageous and the principal was totally unapologetic when I brought it up.

[Anonymous]

Look at the jail-like products/services that public schools have added over the past 40 years…

- Armed police officers inside schools (SROs)
- banned “inappropriate” books
- secured doors for classroom, bathroom, entrance/exits
- weapons detection/security screening for students/visitors

What else?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m just thinking… how many staff members could have been hired with the money ACPS spent sending the entire communications office to a conference this summer? (Per the ACOS social media feed.) Plus who knows how many other boondoggles may have happened. That money would have been better spent on people, and then maybe kids could use bathrooms.

ACPS has tons of money. They chose to prioritize central office salaries and junkets over students and teachers.

Back in December staff claimed at a School Board meeting that the $54 million in Covid funds had been spent or was earmarked. It wasn't. Months later ACPS was asking for input on how the millions should be spent. Can't have it both ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just thinking… how many staff members could have been hired with the money ACPS spent sending the entire communications office to a conference this summer? (Per the ACOS social media feed.) Plus who knows how many other boondoggles may have happened. That money would have been better spent on people, and then maybe kids could use bathrooms.

ACPS has tons of money. They chose to prioritize central office salaries and junkets over students and teachers.

Back in December staff claimed at a School Board meeting that the $54 million in Covid funds had been spent or was earmarked. It wasn't. Months later ACPS was asking for input on how the millions should be spent. Can't have it both ways.

Your first paragraph really captures the essence of ACPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just thinking… how many staff members could have been hired with the money ACPS spent sending the entire communications office to a conference this summer? (Per the ACOS social media feed.) Plus who knows how many other boondoggles may have happened. That money would have been better spent on people, and then maybe kids could use bathrooms.

ACPS has tons of money. They chose to prioritize central office salaries and junkets over students and teachers.

Back in December staff claimed at a School Board meeting that the $54 million in Covid funds had been spent or was earmarked. It wasn't. Months later ACPS was asking for input on how the millions should be spent. Can't have it both ways.

The bolded is so true. Maybe ACPS could do its favorite thing and hire a consultant on how waste/positions/expenses could be reduced at central office.

[Anonymous]

Here's the thing. This school has 4,000 students. It's huge. Even if they have 1 bathroom open that's still crazy logistically. Think about a stadium only having one bathroom open. Bodily functions should not be something a teen should have to worry about in highschool. I'm really so annoyed by this.

[Anonymous]

I hate to ask, but what do menstruating students do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hate to ask, but what do menstruating students do?

As the parent of a 6th grade girl, I'm wondering the same.