If we were to create a bill of rights for Jockey Hollow what would it say? Come up with 10 rights that you feel students should have here at school (Be serious with your answers).
Write each right in the form of a statement and explain your reasoning behind each one.
46 comments:
1. Each student can wear whatever they want. Ex/ students should be allowed to express themselves. 2. No question is a stupid question. Ex/ We learn by asking questions. 3. No homework on weekends. Ex/ We need some time to relax and take a break. 4. We should be able to eat/ chew gum in class. Ex/ It can help us focus. 5. Don't be mean to other students. Ex/ We can stop people from bullying. 6. 0 tolerance for violence. Ex/ Using violence is wrong. 7. Listening to music during tests and silent work should be allowed. Ex/ It helps some people focus. 8. Students can express themselves however they want. Ex/ Its an important thing to do. 9. Everyone should have a free period to study, do homework, etc. Ex/ Help us do projects and gives us a break from fast paced classes. 10. Everyone has the right to speak their mind. Ex/ Free speech is important. -Victoria Yencik, Period 3
The first right would be if you need a nap take it. School starts early and people often get tired. You could make up the work at another time. The second right would be freedom to use the bathroom whenever. Sometimes you have to go and teachers don't let you. The third right would be no homework. If you can do the work in school then there is no need to do it at home. The 4th right would be snack at anytime. Sometimes you get hungry and can't wait till lunch. The 5th right would be no assigned seats on the buses. I think people are mature enough to pick their own seats. The 6th student right would be any amount of people can sit at a lunch table at once. A lot of times people end up getting left out because of the seat number rule. The 7th student right could be 5 minute locker times. It is too hard to get from one place to a locker to another place in 2 minutes. The 8th right would be choosing what gym activities to do. Sometimes the games aren't fun. The 9th right would be if you get a bad grade on a quiz or test you have the ability to retake it. Sometimes a bad grade could really hurt your grade so I think it would be fair to do retakes. The 10th and final right for Jockey Hollow should be no bullying. Personally, I don't get bullied but I think some people do. If you are being forced to go to school let it at least be a bully free zone.
Kenny Schneider
Period 1
1. All students respect each other. The school would be a much nicer place and we wouldn't have to worry about kids being mean to each other.
2. We get no homework. It gives kids more free time for sports and extra circuler activities and gives them less things to worry about.
3. Students are allowed to listen to music during tests. Statistics have shown that listening to music increases grades because it more relaxed.
4. Gum chewing is allowed. Statistics also have shown that gum chewing creates a change in grades.
5. Assigned seats are not allowed. Kids should be trusted to sit and behave next to their friends. Assigned seats are only allowed if necessary but only for the people who are misbehaving.
6. All quizzes and tests are multiple choice. It can be hard for some kids to study and remember everything for assessments. Having multiple choice will at least give them a 50/50 chance of getting the answer right.
7. Students are always rewarded for doing good things. Rewards motivate kids to pick the better choice.
8. No students get grades below a C. Some kids aren't as smart as everyone else and this would keep kids from failing if theyre having trouble.
9. For every project you get to pick to do it individually or in partners. Sometimes you might not get the topic and would need some help from other people and this way you can share ideas that would further help you with that certain topic.
10. Every kid is provided with a laptop when joining a school system (government pays). Poorer families would then be covered with the BYOT that is required for school.
Caitlin D. P:3
Sam Gertner Period 1
Amendment 1- Students have the right to question the teacher's explanations and lessons. You are allowed to disagree with the teacher.
I chose this because I think teachers have too much authority and students should be able to state how they feel.
Amendment 2- Students may use the bathroom whenever they want.
I chose this because you can't control when you have to use the bathroom. If you have to use the bathroom, you should have the right to do so.
Amendment 3- All of your homework will be assigned at the beginning of the week.
Some nights students are busy, and some nights they are free. You should be able to do all of your homework on free nights so you don't have to when you are busy.
Amendment 4- Half of the student's classes should be outside.
Students need fresh air so they can focus better.
Amendment 5- Bullying results in expulsion.
We don't need bullies in our school so they should be expelled.
Amendment 6- Students get an increase in electives.
Students should be able to select more classes that they want to take.
Amendment 7- Students can retake assignments they fail.
No one is perfect. That is why students should be able to retake things they fail.
Amendment 8- Students create the curriculum.
Many students don't like the topics covered in the curriculum. That is why they should create it.
Amendment 9- Students may have lunch whenever they want.
Students get hungry at different times. That is why they should eat whenever they want.
Amendment 10- Students aren't required to answer questions in class.
Some students don't like answering questions so they shouldn't have to.
1. To be able to choose when you have rotation and gym
Because some friends are split up and to be able to choose to see them during gym would be fun
2. Be able to listen to music during class (as long as it isn't disruptive)
For some students, listening to music helps them focus
3. Chew gum during class
Chewing gum while studying and chewing the same flavor while taking the test is proven to help you remember what you studied
4. Allow everyone one period once a week at least (besides study hall to be able to do homework
A lot of kids have after school activities which may interfere with the way students do their homework (rushing) so a free period to do it in school would help
5. Choose gym topics (vote)
It's more fun to choose what topics you do and out of order so when majority wins, you do that topic and the next few classes after that topic, will be a different majority
6. Picking groups when doing group work
There are times when people are put in groups with people who don't work and people they normally wouldn't pick to work with
7. Having phones out in class (appropriate)
Some people use their phones for research
8. Choose who you sit with
Back to people who don't work they might copy off you, you'd normally pick someone who wouldn't
9. Study hall in the library
This helps people focus; it's quiet, and there are books and computers for research
10. Air conditioners in each classroom
Students should have the opportunity to have AC in each classroom because in the summer it can get very hot in most classrooms
Finbar Quinn period 2
10 rights that I think students should have are the right to defend yourself when accused.The right to have partial influence on your schedule.The right to have one night with no homework each month.The right to choose our seats in class.The right to know future events and present issues.The right to keep our phones in class,as long as the ringer is off. The right to start and run a club ,of any kind, with adult permission.
Jockey Hollow Student Bill of Rights
1. No homework due to the lack of purpose. If we can cover the material in class we don't need to waste our free time at home and do it there.
2. Snack time anytime you because sometimes students get very hungry during the day.
3. Nap time because like other students get very tired because we are working very hard and it is very tiring.
4. Three markings periods for having more time to bring up a student's final grade.
5. If a student gets any bad grade the student should be able to retake it.
6. Students should not have more than one quiz or test per day making them able to focus their studies on that one test.
7. Teachers should not give tests or quizzes if the subject of teaching is thoroughly understood by at least 75% of the class.
8. Students should be respected as much as teachers and their opinions equally valued.
9. Students should be able to decide which assignments they have to complete based on the level of intelligence of the subject.
10. Students have the right to free speech in all situation and their words should not be put down or dismissed.
Aidan McShane 8th Period
My Jockey Hollow Bill of Rights would be:
1) We have a one hour lunch period
2) No student should be punished for not having a writing utensil
3) We should be able to use our phones at lunch
4) Not have more than an hour of homework each night
5) We should have a shorter school day
6) You should be given more time to change after gym
7) The right to dress as we want
8) No homework for the weekend or on days with evening school activities (dances, concerts)
9) As long as you have an A+ in that class, you don't receive homework
10) Get to pick where our lockers are
Madeline Winters
Period 1
JESSIE BENNETT period1
1) No gum - people stick it on the school objects
2) No phones during class - it distracts students from their work
3) No talking back- it is very rude to teachers
4)No yelling- you won't be able to hear any important announcements
5) No touching or hitting - physical abuse
6) Students need to have an apposite dress code
7) No swear words
8) No running
9) Don't use technology innapropriet
10) Don't touch other peoples things unless they let you
Samantha Sisson
Period 3
1. All students should be able to choose where they sit.
1. This is because of the fact that the students will work better if they're in a calm environment near their friends.
2. Homework should be limited to one piece a week and students should have more time to work on it.
2. Many students have after school activities and may not be able to finish it in the time given, this will reduce their stress levels.
3. Students should be able to listen to music while they work.
3. Doing this will allow the kids to relax while they work and think clearly, it may help to raise the grades of some students.
4. Activities should be done online.
4. Kids of this generation interact more with technology and will connect more with online work.
5. Group work should be done more often.
5. Being able to work with classmates will help the spread of ideas and allows kids to form rationships with others.
6. Longer lunch periods are needed.
6. Some kids buy lunch and are at the end of the line. Sometimes they don't get to finish their lunch and throw it away because they are out of time.
7. Classes should be shorter with longer passing times.
7. Many times when kids have to rush from one end of the school to the other, they're late because they can't get to their locker in time.
8. Lockers should be opened with a key, not a lock.
8. Lockers are hard to open for some kids, using keys will solve that problem and make lockers quicker and easier to open.
9. Snack should be provided throughout the day.
9. Some kids get hungry after lunch since the 8th grade has it so early, providing snacks will fix that so kids can focus more.
10. Students should choose what book they read.
10. Many of my classmates are unhappy that they are forcing us to read a non-fiction book, being able to read what we want will make the students much happier at kids time.
1. No gum because people stick it everywhere especially under the desks.
2. No locker shutting because it makes people late for class in which people get in trouble
3. No technology, only when u get permission from a teacher
4. We should have a dress code where everyone wears something similar
5. No talking back to the teacher
6. No hitting because it is a form of bullying
7. Hand homework on time or get a lunch detention
8. Show up to class on time
9. Quote rate at lunch or get split up
10. Always participate
Mike Kusick period 8
1. Stud nts shall follow the dress code.
2. Everybody who can shall be able to participate in groups or activities for educational reasons.
3. Every body should be treated with respect.
4. Every body's property shall be respected.
5.Teachers shall not be given over 2hrs of homework.
6.Students can only use technology if allowed.
7. Technology can only use for educational reasons nothing else.
8. No weapons shall be brought and used in school.
9. All students shall b but rested equal unless need more needs.
10. All students deserve a good education.
I believe that the students should have the right to have an optional amount of homework. Mainly because many people have extracurricular activities that sometimes require us to train late. Thus, making students unable to complete their homework in the little amount of time they have. I also think that students should have the capability to make decisions in terms of their project format. Although, this statement applies with some projects it does not apply to all. This, would be easier for people with speech problems because they often struggle with oral presentations. To continue I strongly feel that bullying should try to be better prevented. Many people are unaware of the effects of bullying for the person who is receiving the rude comments. No one should suffer throughout the school year. So, to make the students feel safe in their school envoirment any form of bullying should be dealt with immediately. No matter how mild it many seem to the principle of the school. Over more, we should form a system of transportation in the hallways to prevent injury. As every former school attendee knows the hallways can be a chaotic and dangerous place. Lastly, we need bigger stairs, wider lockers, lighter doors, no vandalism and bells to signal the ending of passing time. These would greatly benefit the students with their organization and can stop violent conduct as well as on going tardiness infractions. Lighter doors would serve us well in emergency situation were people would have to file out of the classroom, in the event of a fire drill. It is clear, that these would be important changes that may should considered in the future.
Cailinn Stockman 11/21/14 per. 2
1. Students should be able to chew gum because it helps them focus and re-leaves stress.
2. Nicer teachers, its not that I don't like my teachers its just that having even nicer ones will be better.
3. A less strict dress code. In the summer you can take of only so many layers but in the winter you can keep adding layers, and in summer its hot and we wanna cool off.
4.Better tasting food in the cafeteria. I'll eat only some foods that they make and others are just nasty.
5. Cheaper food and snacks at lunch. I mean the number 4 kind of explains this too why pay so much for food you my not like.
6. A cleaner school. The school is clean but not very clean, its just crawling with bacteria and germs.
7.Shorter school days, school shouldn't be that long.
8. School starting later in the day, like really we need to SLEEP! and were really tired in the morning.
9.Shorter class time. Pretty self explanatory.
10. More time at the end of the day because I can never make it to my locker on the other side of the school because people crowed the hallways just talking and taking up to much space.
Michaela Csvihinka Period 1
1. Speech of students will not be withheld unless it includes profanities, violence, or degrading.
This means that the right to speak out against something in school will not be withheld unless profanities and/or violence is used.
2. The privilege of fashion will not be restrained unless 6 teachers in a grade vote yes upon it.
This says that students can wear anything they want unless six teachers from a person's grade vote for that to be taken away from that person.
3. Fresh food and not anything frozen or premade is to be served for lunch.
This basically says that the lunches served to the students can't be reheated meals or anything not made at that location.
4. After physical education there should be a period of time where participants are allowed to shower and change.
What this means is that after gym class there should be some time for people to take a shower so they aren't as sweaty.
5. Any beverage is acceptable into class as long as it is not alcohol and spilled by the person drinking it. If so this privilege is taken away for a short period of time.
This means that any beverage except alcohol is allowed into class. If it is spilled by the person drinking it is taken away for a short period of time
6. Cell phones are allowed to be carried around with students as long as they are not misusing it. The use is only permitted in class when a teacher explicitly says so.
This means that students are allowed to carry their cell phones on them as long they are not using it for the wrong reasons and they only use it in class when directed.
7. Physical Education units should be determined by the number of votes from students each one gets.
This says that the units in gym class are determined on how many votes they get.
8. Students can choose not to do a project when given to them but they must supply a alternative accepted by the teacher.
This says that if students don't want to do a project they don't have to but they have to come up with an alternate project to make up for it.
9. When teachers are out there should be a study hall with a substitute teacher.
This is so if the substitute teacher is not an expert on the subject they're given then it isn't a problem.
10. There should be assigned Physical Education lockers for 8th graders so clothes can be placed in it in advance.
This means that there should be gym lockers for 8th graders so we wouldn't forget our clothes. Only 8th graders have this privilege because if everyone else did there would be to many lockers.
Melissa Period 1
Megan O'Meara period 3
1. We should be able to chew cinnamon gum during class.
-cinnamon helps you think.
2. Be able to chose which UA we take each marking period, if we dont take one we will have an extra study hall.
-kids are not paying attention and learning in the classes they dont like.
3. Should be able to eat at the lunch tables outside.
-we need the fresh air.
4. During lunch we can go to the library to do homework.
-So we don't waste any time in school.
5. Desks should have cushioned chairs.
-So we are comfortable in class.
6. We should get the keys to our lockers.
-We can open them quicker.
7. Have a student lounge.
-a place for us to relax.
8. Durring study hall you can go to the lounge.
-To catch up on sleep that we missed for staying up all night studying.
9. Better lunches.
-we need brain power.
10. To sit anywhere in class.
-some people prefer different seats in the room.
Tyler Gaughan Per 8
If Jockey Hollow had a bill of rights it would have amendments like free appropriate speech as well as free appropriate clothing. Every one has their opinions and school uniforms isn't that necessary. Another amendment should be the approval but for school reasons. The other amendments would be similar. There would be menu freedoms as long as its appropriate.
Anna Civitelli Period 1
10. If one is mean to a peer there will be a suspension in place.
I think this because there are a lot of injured people who have been bullied
9.No homework at all.
I think this because home is a place where kids can relax and not worry about things like homework.
8. There should be a bell installed in each class room.
I think this because i have a lot of lates because i am rushing to class because teachers are letting us out late.
7.The food should be healthier.
I think this because some people like to over eat sometimes but if they do they are eating healthier.
6.Lunch shouldn't be between 10:50-11:45 in the morning.
I think this because we get more hungry and crave junk food.
5. Freedom of speech shouldn't be allowed unless it's for a debate.
I think this because words hurt.
4. Kids8 should be everyday.
I think this because it gives kids a chance to relax and teachers time to prep for the next day.
3. If teachers give homework it shouldn't be mandatory.
I think this because i kids want to relax.
2. Gym shouldn't be mandatory.
I think this because not all kids like physical sports.
1. Gum should be allowed unless in gym or chorus.
I think this because studies have shown that if you chew gum you focus.
Students should have the right to establish any after school clubs or activities (within reason)
Explanation: Many students have interests that are not present at some of the after school activities now.
Students should have the right to create flyers or banners on any opinions they believe in.
Explanation: According to the first amendment freedom of press is a right all Americans should have but is not demonstrated in school.
Students should have the right to not participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Explanation: Forcing a student to stand up and participate in any exercise is violating their first amendment. Also there is a point where you have to say “under God,” and some students do not believe in a god.
Students should not have to read or study anything that he/she has already learned about.
Explanation: There is no point of relearning topics that you already know about because it is a waste of time where you can be learning about other topics.
Student should not have to memorize definitions/information.
Explanation: Student will most likely forget this information if not important after completing the test.
All students should have the right to know about quizzes/test at least a week before they occur.
Explanation: This gives students a reasonable amount to study for their test/quiz if they have engagements after school. This also bans pop-quizzes
No specific amount of time should be put on any assignment.
Explanation: Teachers always say that all students work at different paces yet they put time restrictions on tests and class work which is not fair at all.
Students should be able to eat at any time.
Explanation: Students only have one point in the day to eat when at home they can eat whenever they are hungry so it should be the same at school.
Students should have the right to carry their phone around with them in school.
Explanation: That way student can contact their parents and use it in educational ways such as a calculator, to read, dictionary etc.
Student should be able to express themselves through clothing or hair.
Explanation: In Jockey Hollow School dying your hair unnatural colors and wearing certain clothing is not allowed but the first amendment says that you have the freedom of expression.
Michelle Antony P1
Manaia Friend
11/23/14
Period 3
Students at school should have the right to speak their mind
Students should get to vote for teachers(freedom of speech)
Kids should have the right to remain silent and do not have to participate in all class discussions
The right to property. You can have your phone in class without it being taken away. Teachers cannot take away anything of your property.
We have the right to actions. We may leave the classroom whenever we want and can act however we want.
Right to equality. Students are allowed to know everything that teachers know and we should not be looked down on.
The right to not being bullied and being at school in peace.
Students get a say in which lesson they have to learn.
Students get often breaks.
Teachers should not be above the students.
1. all students should have lunch.
2. you must do your homework or you will get an F for it.
3. you must be within the dress code.
4.you must raise your hand before you speak.
5. students must always wear their ID badge.
6.any violence among the student will result in a punishment.
7. students cant skip class or it will ruselt in a punishment.
8.you can't cheat on a test.
9.No inappropiate language.
10.No bullying.
Brendan Andros, per. 3
Jockey Hollow
Bill Of Rights
1. Students have the right to speak freely about improving the school.
2. Chewing gum is acceptable, for it improves student's attention and work effort in class.
3. Students should not be held accountable for a violation that hasn't been proven. Evidence must be shown before accusing someone of something.
4. Students have the right to do their homework in study hall. This way, students could relax after a long day at school.
5. Leaders of school can't gain too much power. They need to meet with the teachers before setting something in motion.
6. Students have the ability to carry their backpack to class. This can result in getting to class on time.
7. The heritage, race, culture, and religion of a student or teacher doesn’t matter. Everybody is welcome.
8. No unfair punishments will be put on students, only what is necessary.
9. Students have the right to bring their own lunch to school.
10. Students have the right to chose where they sit in lunch.
Tommy Brisch
1. Everyone gets equal rights
2. Fights are allowed and encouraged
3. You can have food and drink whenever you want in class
4. You can dress however you want
5. You can choose a certain amount of classes to attend a day
6. No punishment for being late
7. You can run in the halls as long as it doesn't harm others
8. Technology is allowed to be out and used anytime of the day
9. You are allowed to chew gum at a reasonable amount
10. You can state your opinion as long as it doesn't offend others
-Tyler V
1.Everybody has the right to go to school without the threat of being bullied
2. every student has the right to go to school and be protected from firearms
3. Everybody has the right to affordable higher education
4. Everybody has the right to a good tasting lunch
5.Everybody has the right to have physical education
6.Everybody has free transportation to and from school
7.You can only get an hours worth of homework
8.All test should be multiple choice
9.Kids should have an hour of recess every day for excersise
10.students shouldn't have to pay to play sports
Max
Jake McCarthy pr. 1
If jockey hollow had a bill of rights my first rights would be freedom of speach because some time you can awnser a question to your fullest ability with speech restrictions. A right to a safe school. A right to dress however you want. The right to bear technology. The right to an hour of activity a day. The right to have a true free period a day. The right to start school later. A right to a better lunch. The right for at least 100 days of vacation.
1. TREAT EACH OTHER THE WAY YOU WANT TO BE TREATED.
REASON: SO THERE IS NO BULLYING IN THE SCHOOLS, TO MAKE KIDS UNHAPPY, OR DEPRESSED.
2. KEEP YOUR BODY PARTS TO YOURSELF
R: SO PEOPLE DON'T GET INJURED.
3. ALWAYS DO YOUR HOMEWORK
R: SO YOU CAN GET/HAVE A GOOD LEARNING EDUCATION.
4. ALWAYS RESPECT YOUR TEACHERS.
R: THEY ARE THERE TO TEACH US NEW MATERIAL TO BENEFIT US IN THE FUTURE.
5. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE RULES.
R: THEY'RE RULES FOR A REASON
6. IF YOU BREAK A RULE THEN YOU SHOULD GET PUNISHED.
R: IF YOU KEEP DISOBEYING THE RULES, THEN THERE WILL BE A CONSEQUENCE, SO PEOPLE WON'T BREAK THE RULES.
7. DON'T VANDALIZE.
R: TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
8. SHOW UP FOR CLASS ON TIME.
R: IF YOUR JUST A LITTLE LATE, YOU CAN STILL MISS SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT.
9. DON'T USE INAPPROPRIATE WORDS.
R: WE ARE YOUNG ADULTS AND WE SHOULDN'T BE USING THOSE WORDS.
10. ALWAYS WALK IN THE HALLWAYS.
R: SO NO ONE GETS HURT.
Madison Samperi
p.3
Joey Samonek Period 3
Something's I would put in the bill of rights for jockey hollow is.
1. Chewing gum should be allowed during classes
2. Instead of kids we should have a free period to do what ever we want
3. You can use your phone when every you need technology
4.In gym you can choose what game you want to play and we have a vote.
5. In lunch there should be more food than a hot lunch and sandwiches.
6. We should be able to have better computers for school and no keys will fall off, I hate that.
7.You should be able to choose your own classes and at what time.
8.You should choose your friends you have class with and who you play in humans eat at lunch with.
9. No home work about things we already learned in school.
10.Make you choose how long you have a class so you can learn more in a class that you like.
That's my bill of rights. Joey Samonek Per3.
Amendment 1#
Students should be able to have a freedom of speech. If the students can't speak out about what the teachers are doing wrong than they still won't be able to learn it.
Amendment 2#
Students have the right to have snacks in class. People get hungry and will be anticipating lunch more so they don't do well in class.
Amendment 3#
Students have the right to keep their cell phones on them as long as they do not use it in class without permission. That way in the case of a fire the students can contact their parents and tell them they are all right.
Amendment 4#
Students have the right to have locker privacy. That way students can have privacy in school and will feel comfortable.
Amendment 5#
Students cannot be punished for the same infraction or bad grade twice. It's unfair to be in trouble multiple times for something that already happened.
Amendment 6#
Students have the right to a speedy trial for his/her infraction. Suspense is hard on people's body and mind.
Amendment 7#
Students have the right to a free lunch if there is no money on their account. Students can concentrate in class if they are not hungry.
Amendment 8#
Students cannot be charged more money per lunch than others. Equal rights are important.
Amendment 9#
The rights of the students are not limited to the student bill of rights. It would take too long to list them all out or read.
Amendment 10#
The principal is not the overall controller the power is distributed between the Board of Ed., the principal, the teachers, and the students of Jockey Hollow Middle School. That way every problem doesn't have to be solved by the Board of ED.
Mark Hammer
period 3
1. I believe every classroom in Jockey Hollow should have the right to have a working bell in the building so that staff and students can keep track of time and issues with being late would be decreased.
2. I believe every student that attends Jockey Hollow should have the right to optional to no homework as with all the extra curricular activities students do they might not have time for the homework and therefore might get bad grades on something they already know. I believe homework should be optional as, since it's a way to help students practice what they learned on campus; if the student wants to practice for the subject they're learning, it should be their choice.
3. I believe every student should have the right to have a free period every day during school hours. Like study hall and kid time but not just for reading but for. Doing things such as homework, people in study hall might already do their homework but the students who take part in band, strings, or chorus don't get a free period to do that.
4. Students should have the right to freely use their cell phones for research and technology uses. This way, students that don't have laptops or iPads would have access to technology and wouldn't have to borrow some. Also, if fear of the students not listening and not going on the right stuff, then that's the students choice to not learn; it's his/her education.
5. I believe all students should have the right to pick the sport they want to play everyday. They will be able to learn the sport they choose but limit it to about 5 sports so they're not confined to one sport they won't participate in. This way students will get more physical excersise if they are more into the sport they are playing.
6. In the musical curriculum all instruments should be allowed and taught within the bands and string classes, such as guitar, ukulele, and more piano. These instruments are the main focus or wanting of people to learn and know how to play, so why not have more of the chance in our schools.
7. All students and staff have the right to chew gum in school. It is scientifically proven that chewing gum can increase test scores among students and some chew it anyway and waste so much money throwing pack after pack away.
8. All students should have the right and the freedom to be where they'd like in the cafeteria. Even though we have picked a spot to sit down and eat lunch we should be allowed to get up and switch tables to go talk to somebody as we not only see this as an eating period but a free, social one.
9. Students should have the right to order food from the cafeteria (say in the morning so it doesn't take long) and have it ready for them at lunch; there'd be a wide variety of food like at any restaurant. This way, for some students who might not eat or throw away half their meals they'll be able to enjoy lunch and get the nutrition they need.
10. There should not be penalties of being late or tardy for class. As long as the teacher knows where you are you should be allowed to be in t he halls as long as you'd like until you go to class. This way students won't be rushed, running, and falling over each other or on the stairs to get to each class; also this way we won't have to worry about forgetting what we need in class and be well prepared.
Katherine Samonek
Period 1
If I were to make a bill of rights for jockey hollow it would include:
1. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
I would choose this because there would be more people respecting others.
2. Have no homework.
This is important so we would have more time to do activities after school and home work can be stressful.
3. There will be less tests and quizzes.
It's a lot of stress having to study.
4. Let us choose what classes we would like to take.
So we could focus on our favorite subjects.
5. Make our own schedule.
So we can be with our friends and have our classes at certain times.
6. To be allowed to chew gum in class.
I think that it helps people focus sometimes.
7. We have the right to sit where we want to in class.
Sometimes its nice to sit next to people you feel comfortable with and know.
8. We choose who we work with.
Its nice being with people who you know and are friends with.
9. Everyone talks nice to each other.
So know ones feelings would be hurt.
10. You don't have to go up to the board if you didn't want to.
Sometimes its embarrassing if you don't know the answer.
Sarah Townson period 2
1) no phones during class unless needed- they are distracting.
2) wear appropriate clothing- can be disrespectful or distracting.
3) no physical violence- it's mean and shouldn't happen.
4) don't talk back to teachers/adults- it's rude.
5) don't touch anyone elses' property- not right, and it's not yours.
6) no running in the hall- can cause accidents.
7) don't bring in something you know someones allergic too- can cause them to have a reaction.
8) don't leave the room without a teacher knowing- they might need you but they won't know where you are.
9)keep yourself safe on the buses and in school- you wouldn't want to get hurt.
10) don't do anything that would harm other(bus and school)- keep them safe.
Alexa Allan
period 2
Benny Gonzalez Period 8
1. You can chew gum when ever you want
2. Everyone has a free period where you can do whatever you want
3. Whenever you need technology you can use your phone
4. You can wear hats, sunglasses, face paint, Bandanas, and anything that isn't a big deal
5. You can order whatever you want from the cafeteria
6. We have school bells so that everyone can leave class at the same time
7. You can choose what sports you want to do next
8. You are allowed to sit anywhere you want in classes
9. It is optional to do homework or not
10. We can listen to music during class
1) Don't use inappropriate langauge in school of on the bus.
R: We are in school where we shouldn't use bad langauge for the future.
2)Don't talk back.
R: It is disrespectful to the teacher when they are trying to help you and succeed.
3)Get class on time and don't skip school.
R: That day in class you might be learning something new and will miss it which, will result in you having to do more work catching up on what you missed.
4)Do not vandalize or break school property.
R: You should respect the things around you and not destruct them.
5)Treat others the way you want to be treated and repect people around you.
R: So that there will be no bullying in the school or be any fights.
6) Do not touch other people/ keep your hands to yourself.
R: So that no one will be bullying, get in fights, and so no one gets injured.
7) Always follow to rules of the school.
R: So everyone feels safe, they are rules for a reason.
8) Do what the teachers says, do your homework.
R: So you can get good grades and the the teacher will always what what is best for you and the class.
9) Always respect the teachers and helpers in the school.
R: They are trying to teach us what is best and we should show them some respect that we do acknowledge what they are trying to achieve.
10) If you do not follow the rules of the school you will get in trouble.
R: The rules are rules for a reason and they are here to help us and set guide lines on what we can and can't do.
Hannah Epifano
Period:2
Students shall have the right to no more than an hour's worth of homework each night. They need free time to do non-school related activities. Every students shall have the right to freedom of speech so they can stand up against rules they don't agree with. Every learner should have one free period a day like study hall to do homework, play, or relax. Everyone in the school can chew gum as long as they are responsible with it when they are done so students can quench their hunger before lunch. Students shouldn't detention without 3/4 teachers believing they should so some students don't get unfair detentions. All students shall be able to play videogames on their device if they are done with the assignment so they're not bored in class. Everyone can bring any drink along with them to their classes to quench their thirst. Everyone shall get one free lunch a marking period if they forget their lunch so they don't starve. Everyone can get one free day off in a marking period to relax. All students get the right to watch the school plays in school to have fun.
Oops the comment with no name is mine.
DJ Foley Period 1
i have nothing because we already have rules that we follow even though most of us students don't follow them and i also have no clue what to put so yeah.
other than bringing a weapon is obviously one of them cause we want a safe environment but other than that i got nothing.
jerry h period 2
1) There will be no bulling
I feel this is important because people can get really hurt.
2) Chewing gum should be allowed
I feel like I do a lot better when im moving in a test or reading so chewing gum is a noise free way to do that
3)longer periods of time between switching classes
I feel as though I don't have enuf time
4) Respect to everyone
everyone will just feel better
5) No graffiti
Its just rude and disrespecting
6)have to have drills for emergencies
for safety
7)no weapons or harmful things on preciouses
for safety
8) Phones should be carried
emergencies
9)free sports
so everyone can afforded
10) more assembly's
motivation!!
Bella Santos
Students should be allowed to chew gum during class. This has been proven to make kids think better.
Students should have the freedom of speech and be able to stand up for themselves without a teacher saying that there talking back to them. A lot of kids will try and stand up for themselves when they get in trouble for no reason and teachers sometimes say that there talking back when were just trying to stick up for ourselves.
Have the dress code be more lenient. A lot of girls get in trouble for things that are just regular clothes but there definatly are reasons to a dress code.
Students shouldn't be forced to share things in from of the class if they dont want to. Yes, talking is very important but a lot of kids change what they write because they know there gonna have to share it.
In the spring students should be put in cooler rooms because its hard to learn when its really hot
Students should be allowed more time for changing in gym
Rewards for kids who answer questions will make the kids participate more
We should be allowed to sit 2 extra people at the big lunch tables because other wise we might be leaving people out
kaitlyn reagan
1. Freedom of speech in a respectful way- we should have the freedom to say what we want but it should be in a way that doesn't hurt others.
2. No weapons in school- weapons should not be allowed and were never allowed in school.
3. If someone stole something from a student (like a pencil) and gets caught, he or she can explain why.
4. Disruptive kids in the classroom will have two warnings- if a student is being disruptive he should get two warnings for getting in trouble or a lunch detention.
5. Students should have the right to express their school spirit- during spirit week, a student is allowed to wear face paint and other fun things.
6. The right to think of a reasonable and lower price for the lunch you are buying- the lunches in the cafeteria can get pretty high so the student should think of a price that fits both the schools and students needs.
7. Bullies will not be prohibited- a student has the right to tell anyone if they are being bullied.
8. A student has the right to pick one additional free drink at lunch if they want to.
9. Only one test- only one test can be on that day, not two or more, so the student has a little bit of a break.
10. The student should have free trail to the office to explain rather than getting in trouble without an explanation.
Andrew/ period 3
Michael Wisentaner
1. students have the right to get a refund if their lunch was made poorly.
2.students should have the right to drop out of a class if he/her knows that known of the stuff they are learning, they aren't going to use it in the rest of their life.
3.Students should have the right not to answer a question if he/her was randomly picked on.
4. Students should have the right to chew gum only if he/her doesn't put it on school property.
5.Students should have the right to wear hats in classrooms. But he/her has to remove it prior to the Pledge of Alliance and the Moment of Silence.
6. Students should have the right to run through the hallways without putting other peoples lives in danger.
7.Teachers shouldn't have the right to take a students phone away for 2 or more periods.
8.Students should have the right to NOT get a "late homework" if he/her was in a conflict the night before.
9. Students should have the right to go to the bathroom as long as they want.(under 10 minutes)
10. Teachers don't have the right to get a student in trouble for potty mouth, because the teachers are eavesdropping on students conversations and privacy.
10 rights that I feel students at Jockey Hollow should have are:
1. Students of Jockey Hollow should not bully others because it is not right and no one deserves it.
2. Students are not allowed to swear at students and/or teachers and if you do then your consequence will correspond with how bad the swear was.
3. Yelling and/or screaming will not be tolerated.
4. Back talking teachers will conclude in a consequence.
5. Skipping class with result in a detention.
6. Students must read at least 3 books throughout the entire school year, so it's fair for everyone.
7. Running in the halls will result in a lunch detention.
8. Vandalizing school properties will earn a suspension.
Kelly Sipos
Period 8
Alyssa Noce
Period 2
The Jockey Hollow Middle School Bill of Rights-
1) Treat people with lions pride- respect, responsibly and safety.
2) Do all your homework and hand it in on time.
3) Always be kind to others.
4) Be nice to all your teachers.
5) Don't bully anyone or leave anyone out.
6) Try your best everyday in class.
7) Clean up after yourself if in lunch or class.
8) Do your own work- don't cheat on tests or your work.
9) Make everyday fun when you learn!
If we had a Bill of Rights for Jockey Hollow here are some of the rules that would be on it.
-No Bullying
-Every student can have their own opinion
-Teachers can not make fun of students
-No Running in halls
-No misbehavior
These are some of the basic rules that would be on our "Bill of Rights". These are simple rules that I think follow our Lions Pride, Respect, Responsibility, Safety. I think that these kind of are our "Bill of Rights" in a way. We follow these sayings to keep everybody safe and that is pretty much what the Bill of Rights does.
TJ Rohach period 3
My first Amendment would be That we could wear what we want because everyone should be able to express themselves in their own style.I would also make an amendment that would let us have freedom of speech because everyone should be able to say what the want. And that we can carry our phones around because during an emergency they can be important. Also that we have no homework on Fridays because everyone has their own things to do on Friday. And that we should be able to pick our own classes because we should learn about something we want to learn about. Also we should be able to have nap time if we choose because we need rest. Also we should be able to start our own clubs/groups if we want. And that we get to choose our teachers because we should all be comfortable with our teachers and want to learn from them. Also that we get to protest against bullying because it is something we need to stop. Also that we have more sports because there are tons of sports that we don't have at Jokey Hollow.
Maria Castro-Rodriguez
period 1
Mr. Delvechio
george 8
every student has the option to know what he has done wrong.This way everyone knows what they did. Anything that is consider crazy to that person and parent can be held for the student conile to diceid. Everyone has the point to talk and express them selves even if they want to wear hats, etc.This way student can feel free to express them selves.If ever caught with drugs or achaol they are to face extreme punishment and at least expulsion for that year. This way student will think twice on doing it.Also it is a required for student to learn about these dangers for 5 percent of the school year so they know want will happen if you do take them. Bullying should also be a huge offense and be trailed on and if found guilty be punished.
rights
1. we should be able to chose when and what our classes are because kids would get better grades if they liked what they were doing
2. get to go to school at the time you want because so kids focus better when they get more sleep
3. have more of a better food selection because kids would actually enjoy lunch if liked the food.
4. chose who our teachers are because if they like the teacher they will actually try
5. go on more fun but educational field trips so we see in real life what we are learning in class
6. chose who are in your classes so they like the people they are working with
7. not have dress codes but don't dress inapropitally , because if kids are uncomfortable then they will focus
8.have longer breaks (holidays) so people could spend quality time with their family and friends
9. be a all technology school because kids get bad grades because they can't find their papers so if its on technology then it be organized.
10. be able to work at your own pace if you don't get something
Anna Delaney
Period 3
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