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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I agree. FCPS is failing to keep our kids safe. They’re neglecting school safety and it’s criminal. Why are they spending so much money on all of these electives, language immersion programs, all kinds of fancy things. They’re neglecting the basics of student safety.[b] They need a metal detector at all middle school and high school. They need tons more security guards and resource officer so that bathrooms are guarded and cafeteria are safe especially at middle and high schools. More counselors. Tools to detect vaping and drugs. Software that blocks social media from school devices. If kids aren’t safe from violence and bullying, and they’re scared in their learning environment, they can’t learn and thrive. FCPD is wasting money on all the wrong things and failing to keep students safe. They say that school safety is a priority, abd clearly it is not.[/b] They are denying children a safe learning environment. They’re denying children of basic rights. The people whose children are hurt and damaged should sue.

You've pretty much described a prison.

I agree it is a problem.  Fights in high schools have always been problems.  However, the kids used to wait until after school.

I think most of us like the "idea" of "restorative justice."  Unfortunately, it does not seem to be working.

When a child in elementary school throws a tantrum that requires moving the rest of the children out --to avoid "exclusion" that is a problem.  If a child cannot function in a classroom on a regular basis, other options need to be put in place.  
When a child in elementary school physically attacks another, serious steps need to be taken.  Instead, he goes to the office and writes a paper about why he should not have done it and won't do it again.

This is when standards need to be set--not waiting until high school.

It is very difficult to teach when you do not have order.  Order won't be restored by metal detectors.  As for guarding all restrooms--that is a pipe dream.  I am am likely much older than most of you (former teacher here).  When I was in high school smoking in bathrooms was a problem.  We do need teachers walking in the bathrooms on a regular basis, but "guarded?"

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