Kindergartener Suspended for Cowboys Haircut

[Kevinicus]

I watched the segment the first time it aired. Okay, I have a hard time believing that the boy went to his parents and said, "geez dad I really want to express myself by wearing a star on the top of my head." You are entitled to your opinion and so am I. The fact is most if not ALL schools require parents to abide by the dress/hair code and parents sign forms at the beginning of the school year. I have no problem with this and the boy shouldn't be allowed back in until he abides by the rules, period.

Just because there is a rule for something doesn't mean it should be followed. Some rules are stupid and people should do everything they can to break them. This is one of them. The principal is doing a bad job since the haircut obviously doesn't break the rule, which is dumb to begin with. The school is creating 100% of any distraction.

 

[Kevinicus]

that's good that you don't teach to exams, but I don't think you are in the majority. too many schools (especially in NY) are struggling because they "failed" to pass, and as a result, have closed down/or forced to teach in a way that will allow their students to test well (some have even been caught for "assisting" their students...they know what is on the exam if they help write the state exams) - the hyperlinks goes to an article that alludes to this

I only brought Reyna up because you claim I don't understand our school system, but I believe I have sufficient first hand experience as well as knowledge/research to make my opinions educated which is the law NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (in my opinion again) is ruining our school system by forcing schools to teach to exams. You learn how to answer questions on these exams in a way that will let you pass it.

I don't think it has anything to do with NCLB. Sounds exactly like school was for me when I went 11 years ago.

 

[VietCowboy]

I don't think it has anything to do with NCLB. Sounds exactly like school was for me when I went 11 years ago.

unfortunately that is true, but NCLB has not improved it, but has in fact worsen it because schools are now held accountable and receive funding for how well their students are passing the state exams.

 

[Kevinicus]

unfortunately that is true, but NCLB has not improved it, but has in fact worsen it because schools are now held accountable and receive funding for how well their students are passing the state exams.

Well, I suppose that's better than nothing. They should be accountable, at least for getting them to do something right. Better one thing than nothing at all.

Of course I went to a school district with about 1/3 the funding as other ones in the area, but with far better results than most.

 

[silverbear]

What about an afro, dreadlocks, or a big ole' 80's poofy hairdo for a girl? Would those be considered disruptive? What if a girl did this? Would she have to shave her head? Wouldn't that be disruptive? A bald girl?

My gosh.

And what if the kid had a Commanders logo carved into the side of his 'do, instead of a star?? Would you be up in arms, defending his civil liberties THEN??

Or would you be turning his parents in for child abuse??

 

[silverbear]

The principal is probably a Deadskin fan. :laugh2:

I think it's illegal to be a Commanders fan, and have any contact with small children whatsoever... this includes (or should) procreation...

 

[Mavs Man]

The principal must be an Eagles fan.

 

[Mavs Man]

The principal is probably a Deadskin fan. :laugh2:

:laugh2:

I guess I should have read the entire thread, first.