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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've had two kids go through SSIMS over most of the past seven years, and I really don't understand what the building's layout or condition has to do with student behavior. SSIMS has occupied these same old buildings for more than 20 years, and Blair HS did for decades before that. 
The increased behavior problems are new, the past year or two. But I can appreciate the school requesting additional security personnel because of the idiosyncrasies of the building and the construction crews outside, and they are citing examples of misbehaviors as a way to bolster their case.[/quote]

My child would tell you that the buildings' layouts and conditions are decrepit.  They have been to other MS in the county and they are in better condition.  It's a version of the broken glass theory -- decay encourages disorder and misbehavior.  The buildings' condition does not inspire children to be have pride in their school building, school and themselves.

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That’s it! The broken windows theory- I was trying to remember what it was called when the environment contributes to societal problems. [/quote]

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