To keep the academic environment positive and to maintain the
safety of students, B-UHS has put 58 school rules and policies into place
throughout the years, limiting dangerous, illegal, and stupid behavior. These
policies are upheld to the best of the administration’s ability, and are for
the benefit of the students, although not all students would agree.
Sydney Fletcher commented, “Our attendance shouldn’t have to do
with getting a license, because some aren’t in control of when they miss
school.” This refers to B-UHS’ attendance policy, detailing how many unexcused
absences a student is permitted to have before they have their license
suspended or proof of enrollment declined.
One rule is the Acceptable Use for Internet Access, which allows students
use of technology for school appropriate activities. Charity Mayle was asked
their opinion on whether cell phones should be legalized for use in the
classroom. She says, “Yes, because you never know when an emergency may come up
during school hours.”
Another rule pertaining to
deadly weapons not being permitted in school states that any knife with a blade
3 ½ inches or larger is considered a “deadly weapon” to be confiscated. Mayle
commented, “Nothing more than that amount is needed; it’s excessive.”
The dress code requirement at B-UHS says certain students’ attire
can be disruptive to the learning environment and therefore isn’t allowed. Charity
Mayle says, “The 1st amendment gives us the right to support and promote whatever
we want.” This is the most commonly argued statement when it comes to the dress
code policy. Many students believe they should be able to promote what they
want.
The final policy to be represented by the students is the one
saying only students 18 years or older may sign themselves out without parental
consent. Student McKenzie Kittle agrees saying, “Without parental consent,
students shouldn’t be able to sign themselves out.” These are just a few polices
of B-UHS, and the opinions the students enduring them.
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