Friday, March 4, 2011

Zero Tolerance Claims Another Victim, Chivalry

Middle school student suspended for opening door
COURTLAND—A Southampton Middle School student was suspended Thursday for opening an exterior door for a visitor.

“Students are not allowed to open the doors, and if anyone does, they will be suspended,” said Dr. Wayne K. Smith, executive director of administration and personnel...

...Smith said everyone knew about the policy and its consequences. The middle school student was the first to be suspended for opening a door. Smith did not say how many days of suspension the unidentified student received.

According to an anonymous e-mail sent to The Tidewater News, the “A” student opened the door for a woman he knew, who had her hands full. The e-mail also indicated the student received a one-day, out-of-school suspension.
Why isn't a simple "Don't do that again" sufficient?  Will the teachers cutting school in Wisconsin and getting fake doctor's notes be held to s similar standard?  How about administrators who wander in a little late?

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