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[quote=Anonymous]Foul language is a problem at our Silver Spring middle school, inside the school (not just outside).  Girls are regularly referred to as "bitch" as if it is their name.  Lots of other foul and racist language too.

I find it amusing and saddening that the principal doesn't seem to care about the foul language at all, but insists on enforcing a dress code (mostly on girls) that shorts should not be too short and no tank tops (because it might show a bra strap).  Her theory is that being "appropriately dressed" at school is teaching the kids to "dress professionally" in their future work places.  I think the kids would be better prepared for the work place if they could complete a sentence without the f-bomb, and if they weren't in danger of actually referring to their future female boss as "bitch".

IMO, the expectations at this school are so low because it has a high minority and FARMS rate.  The general impression I've gotten from the principal is because many of them have "tough lives" they can't be expected to meet any expectations.  I agree with a PP who said that authority figures allow this because they view these kids as throwaway kids.  [/quote]

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