RosieKat
Drama Llama
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Jun 25, 2014 19:28:04 GMT
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Post by RosieKat on Apr 25, 2019 0:47:26 GMT
I think this is a case where reading the actual letter has value. For example, she doesn't restrict all head coverings or scarves, it is satin caps, bonnets, shower caps, and hair rollers. She doesn't restrict all leggings, just if they show your bottom (or front). I personally think the actual restrictions are reasonable and align with her stated goal of making it look more professional.
We can obviously nitpick the details all we want, but I just wanted to mention that my inclination was outrage until I read the actual letter, actual restrictions, and actual reasoning. I think the principal is coming from a good place, but they need to be educational with parents rather than restrictive. Instead of forbidding that woman from registering her daughter, allow her to register and give her a copy of the policy. Approach the parents more as allies, and then they will feel more invested in their children's educations. My assumption is that the school also has a relatively low parental involvement rate (which may be entirely incorrect) - if this is the case, building up that partnership is even more critical and alienating even one parent is a loss they don't want.
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RosieKat
Drama Llama
PeaJect #12
Posts: 5,380
Jun 25, 2014 19:28:04 GMT
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Post by RosieKat on Apr 25, 2019 0:50:54 GMT
What about a cancer patient who wears a scarf on thier head? Scarves are not forbidden, just shower caps and satin "sleeping" bonnets.
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Post by SockMonkey on Apr 25, 2019 0:53:27 GMT
I think this is a case where reading the actual letter has value. For example, she doesn't restrict all head coverings or scarves, it is satin caps, bonnets, shower caps, and hair rollers. She doesn't restrict all leggings, just if they show your bottom (or front). I personally think the actual restrictions are reasonable and align with her stated goal of making it look more professional. We can obviously nitpick the details all we want, but I just wanted to mention that my inclination was outrage until I read the actual letter, actual restrictions, and actual reasoning. I think the principal is coming from a good place, but they need to be educational with parents rather than restrictive. Instead of forbidding that woman from registering her daughter, allow her to register and give her a copy of the policy. Approach the parents more as allies, and then they will feel more invested in their children's educations. My assumption is that the school also has a relatively low parental involvement rate (which may be entirely incorrect) - if this is the case, building up that partnership is even more critical and alienating even one parent is a loss they don't want. Honestly, I could give two shits if a parent came in hair rollers if I needed her to be there with me to talk about her child. I REALLY do not care for one hot second. I care about her kid, not what's on her head.
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Post by mustlovecats on Apr 25, 2019 0:59:59 GMT
Her kid was getting bullied at another school, so mom tried to enroll her elsewhere for her well being. And this happens. No wonder parents don't trust school systems. We need to stop letting folks down like this. And maybe showing up like that is the best way to ensure your kid gets made fun of at her new school, too. Get a clue, trashy lady. Is it wrong to judge people blah, blah, blah? Yes, but is it true? Yes. It’s perfectly within your rights for good or for ill. Judge away. Personally I think kids with trashy mothers have the same right to an education as kids with mothers in business suits.
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