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<P>I'm not sure how I feel about posting FOR someone who does not themselves want to join this list, but, we'll just skip that for now.</P>
<P>Although some logical points may have been made in that posting by Ms. Radavich, and I use the word "may" strongly, it is hard for me to take it seriously amongst the other points which are devoid of this logic.</P>
<P>As my brother mentioned, it is not the RIGHT of a teenager enrolled in high school to be able to leave campus during the day. It may be a PRIVELAGE enjoyed at present time, and enjoyed when I attended Moscow High School, but it is most definately not one that has always been in effect. A good many high schools do not partake in this privelage, for many different reasons. I believe that they put these rules into effect or retract these rules depending on the current conditions at the school and in the community at that time. </P>
<P>So the argument that the high school can't be moved out of downtown because of all the students who walk to school, where does this fit into the new high school (possibly located on the outskirts of town) letting children drive to lunch off of campus. These children who can't drive to school and must be able to walk to a downtown school suddenly have cars they need to drive to "leave campus and head to the nearest eatery of choice in our town" as Ms. Radavich says?</P>
<P><EM>"It is my opinion that those that choose not to remain on campus should be free to take a walk, or a drive with a friend, and feel the same level of personal freedom that other free adults in our community enjoy."</EM></P>
<P>Some students may technically be adults when they reach the age of 18, but this does not matter in a school setting with regards to attendance and restrictions. An 18 year old high school senior cannot sign themselves out of school (or couldn't six years ago when I was there). No I am not a parent, but as a certified teacher, I do believe that the student should have some restrictions. I also believe that Ms Radavich's statement ("They are told for hours each day, 5 days a week, where to be, what to do") is true. I agree with her. But will changing the location of the high school or passing a bond levy change this about schooling? </P>
<P>JC</P></DIV><BR><BR><BR>*~*The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.*~*
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<DIV></DIV>----Original Message Follows----
<DIV></DIV>From: "Dan Carscallen" <predator75@moscow.com>
<DIV></DIV>To: <vision2020@moscow.com>
<DIV></DIV>Subject: RE: [Vision2020] message from Roberta Radavich
<DIV></DIV>Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:37:33 -0700
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<DIV></DIV>Regarding a closed campus and the "freedom" of teenagers . . .
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<DIV></DIV>that's right, they are teenagers, and that means "not adults". Unless
<DIV></DIV>one is 18, I'm pretty sure you don't quite have the "freedom" to come
<DIV></DIV>and go as you please. Also, if I remember correctly, the Junior High is
<DIV></DIV>a "closed" campus. I survived "closed" campuses (campii?), and I'm
<DIV></DIV>fairly well adjusted. (only truly crazy people think they are
<DIV></DIV>completely sane) Heck, I even graduated from the U of I. In 4 years no
<DIV></DIV>less!
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<DIV></DIV>Besides, where do you need to go during the day anyhow?
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<DIV></DIV>Thinkin' about gettin' me a box van and becomin' a "coyote" for all the
<DIV></DIV>illegal high school border crossers . . .
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