By A Parent

May 28, 2009 4:28 PM | Link to this

Oh my gosh, Beav!! Not the ol’ flip-flop trick! It’s too dangerous!! It’s too risky!! Those kids should be arrested!!!

By p griffin

May 28, 2009 4:28 PM | Link to this

umm must be a slow news day…who cares?

By dj

May 28, 2009 4:28 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? As far as HS pranks go, this is about as tame as can be and they get suspended? Nice work there principal White.

By labeled-extremist for being a veteran

May 28, 2009 4:29 PM | Link to this

Good job students for challenging authority!

By Jill B.

May 28, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this

I suspect that this school is like the one my daughter attends — rules only apply when the administration feels up to enforcing them (or has the time to). Will a flip-flop violation end up on the kids who were suspended “permanent record”? Seriously are there not other issues that are more pressing? I shake my head…

By James P

May 28, 2009 4:31 PM | Link to this

I’m so happy to see Mattie White so concerened about our childrens education that she suspends them over petty “flip flop” violations. So send ‘em home and learn their lesson to not wear flip flop and deny them their education. Brilliant move Mattie! Where in the world did you learn how to deal with kids?

By kate

May 28, 2009 4:33 PM | Link to this

wow! this seems to be a bit extreme for wearing flip flops to school. i’m positive that there are larger issues to deal with than that. why don’t they stop worrying about what kind of shoes they are wearing and start focusing on the more important issues in schools. morons.

By John

May 28, 2009 4:34 PM | Link to this

This is ridiculous! When I was in high school we got away with much worse! If students are getting suspended for minor pranks like this, what kind of kids are we turning them into? Wimps

By Mr. Vigilante

May 28, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

Some flip-flopper smashes a toe at school and mark my words, “It will be the school’s fault!” and we will sue. Go call the Kitty.

By Brian

May 28, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

“It was mass defiance,”…. saying only that fewer than 20 students were involved I think this lady needs to attend some high school classes.

By CK

May 28, 2009 4:36 PM | Link to this

GET REAL- Detention maybe - but suspension? You’d think they’d done something really AWFUL! Schools and people are getting too darn uptight… ok, maybe, just maybe there is a little safety issue - someone might step on their toes! Ouch… when are we going to let people take responsibility for their own risks - and stop legislating/rulemaking every little thing? Give the kids 2 nights detention — nix the stupid suspensions!!! grow up Principal !

By T

May 28, 2009 4:37 PM | Link to this

ISN’T JEFFERSON TWSP ONE OF THE WORST SCHOOL DISTRCITS IN THE STATE AND THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT FLIP FLOPS!!???! WOW-SEEMS LIKE THEY HAVE THEIR PRIORITIES IN PLACE. pERHAPS THEY SHOULD BE MONITORITING THE TEACHES AND NOT THE FEET OF STUDENTS.

By Gina

May 28, 2009 4:44 PM | Link to this

I think it’s time to email Mattie White and let her know we’re not impressed with her “adult reasoning” skills on how to deal with kids. Here email address is: mwhite@jeffersontwp.k12.oh.us

By Go Principal White

May 28, 2009 4:44 PM | Link to this

I agree with the principal. I am tired of kids thinking they can do what they want and buck the rules! Its about time someone stood up to kids. Yea its over flipflops now, but then it turns into much worse and then no authority will have control.

By Go Principal White

May 28, 2009 4:46 PM | Link to this

Gina- thanks for her email address. I am going to email her right now and tell her what a great decision she made.

By The Bench View

May 28, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this

Too extreme given the offense. Why not impose a punishment that does not remove them from school?

By LIGHTEN UP!

May 28, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this

Don’t Seniors deserve a little fun! I can’t believe an adult would punish a kid for wearing flip flops to school. Harmless!! Weren’t you kids once upon a time! LIGHTEN UP! GLAD MY KIDS DON’T GO TO YOUR SCHOOL!!!!!

By Nathan Driver

May 28, 2009 4:53 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry but a suspension? I don’t get it - there HAS to be more to the story than the students ignoring the administrative rules. If not, then why not just put them all together (study hall setting) for in-school suspension. As I said though there has to be more to the story then whats there.

By Kacey

May 28, 2009 4:53 PM | Link to this

First off, I believe the baning of flipflops are ridiculous. The reasoning, for the students saftey. What they might fall down. Oh can’t have that, these poor precision kids might get a booboo. That’s what’s wrong with kids today. The systems tries to protect them from everything. Let them be kids. Did you survive? I’m sure they will too. As for the suspension, give me a break…

By still a kid

May 28, 2009 4:56 PM | Link to this

Sounds like a home run for the kids! First they wear flip flops then 2 free days off of school. AWESOME! Seriously, wouldn’t detention have been a worse punishment? I agree with the view that rules are rules. If you break them, you should be ready for the consequences.

By Nick

May 28, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this

A public school… Sounds like a ‘peaceful attempt to petition change’ as allowed by the Constitution. (if it were instead a private school, tough.) We all know that the school won’t have the guts to put it on their perm records, fearing a legal backlash.

By UrbanDweller

May 28, 2009 5:22 PM | Link to this

The no flip-flop rule “…also reduces classroom distractions.” How on earth are flip-flops a classroom distraction?!?!? Seriously. I can, maybe, understand the saftey concern with something heavy or sharp falling on their feet but, if girls are still allowed to wear open-toed sandals, then that shoots down that argument, too.

By Stacy Law

May 28, 2009 5:23 PM | Link to this

This kind of academic shortsightedness is why Thomas Edison was pulled out of school and taught at home - where he could go barefooted, try and hatch chicken eggs, and develop his mind to be the inventor he was.

By U need a New JOB!

May 28, 2009 5:23 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? It is hard enough to get kids into the classroom these days. Now you are going to suspend those who attended due to flip flops. You are a joke to education Mrs. White and I would like to see the shoes you wear daily. Get a Grip and A life!

By schmedlap

May 28, 2009 5:38 PM | Link to this

If the rule is no flip flops, then that is the rule. Personally, I think it must be an old rule because it doesnt seem to make sense. Do you really suspend teens for flip flops when I am sure there are boys there wearing pants where the “waist” comes well below the hips and a half hearted tug would reveal the boxer shorts (if the boy remembered to wear them). I would much rather look at naked feet than boxer shorts or worse.

By Karen

May 28, 2009 5:46 PM | Link to this

Are you flippin kidding me? I am so glad my kids go to Tecumseh where flip flops are not an issue. Seriously, flip-flops are not allowed in the interest of safety? And these kids were suspended because of it. Sounds like they just stood up for what should be changed. If adults can make a point, so can kids…and sometimes all the more wiser. I say let them wear flip-flops!

By Kathy

May 28, 2009 5:49 PM | Link to this

The question is why are there any rules at all. Rules set boundries and kids will meet them in the business world, college, any place they go after high school. It is a way students need to learn there will be authority you may not agree with but must comply with in the real world It’s a learning lesson and even though it is a dress code violation the students should have just put on real shoes after the prank and gone on to class.

By DH

May 28, 2009 5:59 PM | Link to this

I am not surprised to see that many people would think this was an extreme punishment. I’m glad they got suspended. They purposely broke the rule so they should be punished. Thank you for enforcing the rules.

By Kay

May 28, 2009 5:59 PM | Link to this

Haha. At first I was going to say that was a pretty lame Senior Prank. If you’re going to get suspended, at least do it for something really good. But now I’m realizing the genius of these kids! They managed to make the school admin. look incredibly stupid with one simple act. WTG!!!

By CDouble13

May 28, 2009 6:06 PM | Link to this

Principal White did what she felt was right. As the principal, this is a no win situation. The popular thing to do would be to let it go or merely assign detention(which in the last days of school, good luck having the kids serve). I, digress, the flipflops are a fire hazzard. Suppose there is a fire, a child trips,or breaks his or her leg and falls preventing that student and another from exiting the burning building. Who would be blamed and sued? The principal and the school district would be liable in that situation. Something to think about before burning Principal White at the stake.

By Jim

May 28, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t call this a prank but I would call an act of disobedience just to see if they could get away with it at the end of the school year The dress codes rules today are a lot more lenient than when I went to school. It would have been uncool to do something that stupid when I went to high school. Maybe it’s still uncool today but they’re not smart enough to realize it.

By Phil

May 28, 2009 6:25 PM | Link to this

Thank god she was not a principal in Dayton in the 60s!!!They would have had to call the people in white coats,with the rubber truck!!!

By ya boy

May 28, 2009 6:27 PM | Link to this

i dont see the problem in the kids wearing sandals the teachers wear them and we all know the teachers are bigger freaks.

By Wrongperson

May 28, 2009 6:29 PM | Link to this

I smell a rat! Mrs. White had to receive permission from the superintendent, Dr. Richard Gates. Dr. Gates grow up, and allow the children to have fun the last week of school. This act of rebellion came as a result of down right oppression all year long. Mrs. White, stand up for yourself and those students, and quit allowing Dr. Gates to bully you! Shame on you!

By Sheikh Omar

May 28, 2009 7:08 PM | Link to this

Suspension! Are you kidding me? In my country such an offense would warrant flogging. Americans are soft and undisciplined. This is why we will soon take over America and convert it to Islam, the one true religion. All praises to Allah!

By VW "Caper"

May 28, 2009 7:13 PM | Link to this

In 1968, a week prior to our graduation, 15 of us transferred our Pricipals VW Bug from his driveway to his large front porch. This “rebellion” occured at 3:00 A.M. on a Saturday morning. No damage was done to the car…this point was paramount to all of us. A few of us happened to “be driving by” his house about 10:00 A.M., saw the Police there, the Pricipal…and stopped. We “gazed in amazement” about what we were seeing…and offered our nemesis help in removing the car from his porch. I asked to use his phone (no cell phones then) to get “extra help” to remove the car and place it in the driveway. He looked at me and said: “You guys know who did this, but I admire your originality at being pranksters”. I looked at him and said: “Sir, we admire your originality in some of the punishments you dished out this year…it appears that someone is as creative as you”. He started laughing!!…slapped me on the back…and said>>..”Touche’!!! Nothing more was said by him during our last week before graduation. Upon receiving my H.S. Diploma from him…he smiled, and winked. Innocence and a good prank have been lost since those days. This flip-flop nonsence caused by the administration is proof of the loss of any sense of American Spirit, and a little “rebellion” which makes us all free. Pricipal White: Be a Nazi on someone elses dime…you idiot.

By JB

May 28, 2009 7:21 PM | Link to this

I would have called the parents and had them pick up their kid- or bring them shoes. When rules are set- and purposeful non compliance is done- there has to be a consequence. I think the principal was trying to show students that rules are to be followed- the first day of school to the last.

By VW "Caper"

May 28, 2009 7:21 PM | Link to this

Well…I guess “Pricipal” is actually spelled “Principal”. Sorry.

By jeml

May 28, 2009 7:37 PM | Link to this

VW “Caper”…fun story!

By 1096

May 28, 2009 7:42 PM | Link to this

The students are just preparing for what they will be doing after high school: wearing jail flip flops. Drexel and Olive Hills represent!

By Mrs. K

May 28, 2009 7:48 PM | Link to this

Okay I’am all for enforcing school rules-however have you ever seen how some of these girls are dressed when they go to school? Thats a bigger problem-teach them to cover themselves I think it’s ok for them to show of their feet. ARE YOU KIDDING????

By Schmedlap

May 28, 2009 8:31 PM | Link to this

So many great and thoughtful posts…rules are rules, and if the seniors dont get it now, they will soon have to learn it. Did the suspension teach them accountability? I agree with JB and the suggestion of natural and logical consequences. Just letting them out of school doesnt make sense. And, VW Caper, your story is precious!

By Manny

May 28, 2009 8:34 PM | Link to this

How could flip flops be a classroom distraction?

By ohgodno

May 28, 2009 8:54 PM | Link to this

Oh for Heavens sake! Suspended for wearing flip flops to school? That is extremely mild as senior pranks go. When I was a senior, we tossed the fetal pigs out the windows and put Alka Seltzer in the fish tanks. BTW, no one was suspended for that. Give me a break!

By R J..Miamisburg, Oh

May 28, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this

Rats, they should havedid this on the very last day of school.. Thus nothing could have happen to them, Other then not be able to WALk and get the Diplomas. Heck Sr skip day at the Burg in 1975, They “kidnapped” A teacher, Went to Germantown Damn and had a cook out the whole day. All but 23 students skipped that day. Baseball team had a game that day thus they would have gone. Many now inBiz or on City Council today. Guess they did OK.

By Mom of four

May 28, 2009 9:36 PM | Link to this

Ok, really confused on this one, never have I have any teacher say my children were distracted by someones shoes?!? I fail to see how 3 inch heels or clogs help any situation either, FLIP-FLOPS are you serious, I think if I were one of these kids parents I would have worn my FLIP FLOPS to pick them up for their “beloved” suspention..way to show the ones who care enough to come to school! That’ll “teach” ‘em

By jon

May 28, 2009 10:11 PM | Link to this

Yea thats it send them home for two days so they can, play video games surf the net, watch TV, text their friends, go to the pool, Im sure they will learn there lesson.

By Ty Tyson

May 28, 2009 10:13 PM | Link to this

Miss White, please explain how you educate students that are not in the class room???

By E Bonics

May 28, 2009 10:18 PM | Link to this

Tomorrow is thong day!!!

By cee

May 28, 2009 10:33 PM | Link to this

ok.. Ms. White give three day suspension forb a student that fights, and 2 for flip flops, children at this school wear all sorts of things to school and the focus really should be on the students being in school. Did she not realize that the kids love getting out of school. Give them something else to do like in-school suspension. I’ve seen young ladies walk into the school with 4 inch heels on, isn’t that distracting? Maybe she was having a bad Day or just Flip Flopping.

By Rabbit

May 28, 2009 10:40 PM | Link to this

How about a no-insaine school admidistrator rule.

By Electa

May 28, 2009 10:58 PM | Link to this

Rules are rules, and students need to learn that just because they don’t understand the need for them or like them isn’t an excuse for disobedience.

By GatorGirl

May 28, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this

What is wrong with this school administration that flip flops are not allowed in school. Please how many generations grew up wearing flip flops and don’t ever remember hearing of anyone being distracted or any major boo boos. The school administrations are out of control anymore. They need to learn to pick their battles. Why aren’t they focusing that energy on getting our children through school and learning. Yes students should follow the guidelines but you know for 12 years you look forward to that final year and your senior prank, that is about the most harmless senior prank I have ever heard of. Get a life and get over your power of authority trip, that is what it really about - authority. Let kids be kids and have some good CLEAN fun, they could be drinking, drugging and destroying things, oh my they wore flip flops the world is going to end.

By DH

May 28, 2009 11:19 PM | Link to this

Rules are rules? Get out of here with that soccer mom trash! What a joke of a prank. If you penalize the kids for this, next time they’ll just do something they feel is “worth” the punishment. Plus this happened in a small town environment!! Imagine if it happened in Dayton - OFF with thier HEADS!!

By Kyle B

May 28, 2009 11:56 PM | Link to this

ok first, if the seniors couldnt come up with something better than wearing flip flops…maybe it says something about the schools,,,and second,,,a suspension??? wow…do you know what it takes normally for a high schooler to get suspended??? (a lot) i realy hope the rest of the districts get this stick up their butts 2!!

By Harder Shoes

May 29, 2009 12:14 AM | Link to this

It’s a known fact that wearing flipflops will lead to harder shoes. Yes, next will be a sandle followed by a soft toe. If this isn’t stopped gym shoes will follow. Before they realize what has happened, their addiction has included steel-toed boots and a killer pump in dark red. One of them might become a principal. Stop this madness.

By Lou

May 29, 2009 12:15 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the Principals e-mail. Seems the principal needs the support of the ADULT population. If flip-flops weren’t a big deal, there wouldn’t be rules against them. This is a High School. Next step for most is the workforce. If they can’t follow school rules, how will they ever follow work rules. Flip flops generally aren’t permitted at fast food restaurants, factories, or as office attire. These children need to aspire to be young adults if they want to be recognized as such. There will be rules in all aspects of there lives and there will be consequences for not following them. They may get sent home for good. And shame on you who feel that this is not worthy of being dealt with properly. You should know better. Your’e no better than the children.

By Nice Toss

May 29, 2009 12:20 AM | Link to this

If any of these students were up on current events they would have chucked a flipflop at the principals head.

By Sooooo

May 29, 2009 12:28 AM | Link to this

Flip flops? Oh come on-in my day there was streaking

By Kevin

May 29, 2009 12:29 AM | Link to this

I am a teacher and I feel as though the principal did the right thing. Rules are rules and if she doesn’t enforce them, then she is in the wrong. Kids are becoming more and more defiant, and it is apparent by most of these postings that their defiance is created and ignored by their parents. Kids will be kids, but parents need to be parents. Great job Principal White.

By Kevin

May 29, 2009 12:29 AM | Link to this

I am a teacher and I feel as though the principal did the right thing. Rules are rules and if she doesn’t enforce them, then she is in the wrong. Kids are becoming more and more defiant, and it is apparent by most of these postings that their defiance is created and ignored by their parents. Kids will be kids, but parents need to be parents. Great job Principal White.

By The Truth

May 29, 2009 12:41 AM | Link to this

I sincerely hope this was not the prank of the honor students. Heaven help our soles.

By Fisherman

May 29, 2009 1:21 AM | Link to this

1st of all this was not a Senior prank. The seniors graduated Friday, May 22, 2009 so there were no seniors in the building. However, I do think suspension was rather harsh and an in school suspension would have been appropriate..

By dj

May 29, 2009 1:22 AM | Link to this

when i was in school, kids could be punished with a board. They respected their elders and the rules. Now you cann’t punish and l

By Arnie

May 29, 2009 6:59 AM | Link to this

That is one of the dumbest things I have heard in a while. Obviously, White needs replaced. How stupid!

By rj

May 29, 2009 7:05 AM | Link to this

How dare those kids defy the school-ordered footwear policy. Who do they think they are? Does Principal White have an underwear policy too? Thongs? Boxers? Briefs? Remember Principal White at the next school levy….

By Bad Prank

May 29, 2009 7:11 AM | Link to this

I don’t really consider this a prank…sounds more like kids just trying to break the rules. A flip flop prank would be to go around and cut the little strap in the middle on kids that were wearing them so they couldn’t keep them on their feet. Now that would be a good prank!!

By kurt

May 29, 2009 7:31 AM | Link to this

What’s wrong with flip-flops ? Flip-flopping is what keeps government in power,and apparently school administrations too !!!

By kurt

May 29, 2009 7:36 AM | Link to this

Hey Kevin—ever heard of the carrot instead of the stick policy ? Ever heard of child psychology ? Ignore them for the attention they crave and things will settle down faster than paying attention to such a “problem” Maybe teachers and administrators need to partake in a “GET REAL” day

By m

May 29, 2009 8:12 AM | Link to this

Wow Just about the stupidist thing I have heard from public schools. A prime example of authority going to your head.

By M.D. Austing

May 29, 2009 8:18 AM | Link to this

Sounds like a Class A felony to me; Mattie should have had them summarily executed instead of just suspending them!

By Gman

May 29, 2009 8:43 AM | Link to this

I’m sure there must be bigger fish to fry in the Jefferson Twp. High School? At least from its reputation one would think so.

By Lea

May 29, 2009 8:46 AM | Link to this

I’m on the kids’ side. If we keep protecting them with stupid rules they’ll never learn for themselves. Flip flops. Woo.

By Jo

May 29, 2009 8:51 AM | Link to this

all those fancy degrees sometimes cloud common sense…be thankful those kids decided to complete K through 12…

By theshawn

May 29, 2009 8:55 AM | Link to this

“This is ridiculous! When I was in high school we got away with much worse! If students are getting suspended for minor pranks like this, what kind of kids are we turning them into “ Answer: Litigious thinned skinned easily offended adults

By Still a kid

May 29, 2009 8:58 AM | Link to this

Kevin is right. The rule is there for a reason (may or may not be a good reason, it doesn’t matter). It’s clear that many “adults” here are all too happy to marginalize the kid’s behavior. I’ve never worked any place that would tolerate non-compliance with a dress code. They might just send you home on the first offense but on the second, you get to stay home. Sooner or later everyone learns the lesson of authority. I believe it should be taught in school AND at home.

By karen

May 29, 2009 9:06 AM | Link to this

I never new the danger of flip-flops! I must have missed the notice of the recall!

By the Strawboss

May 29, 2009 9:15 AM | Link to this

Maybe they were suspended because the prank was so LAME! That’s like bringing your own salad dressing from home to Applebee’s and calling it a prank. Other than that, the punishment was extreme. Zero tolerance always winds up making officials look like Soup Nazis.

By What is discretion?

May 29, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

I like the person who said flip-flops are dangerous in case there is a fire. So… there must be a lot of people in California dying in fires… Whoever you are, if there is a fire, walk—don’t run to get out of whatever building you are in, regardless of your footwear. And, couldn’t the principal use a little of that discretion stuff when enforcing such a trivial rule?

By Whatever

May 29, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this

Dangerous flip-flops? After some of the stories I have seen in the DDN the past about Jefferson Twp. I think that they’d be more worried about truely dangerous things … like guns and knives. Flip-Flops a safety issue, what a joke!

By MJ

May 29, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this

I thought that school was supposed to be one of the places that prepare young people for society. In society, there are rules that must be adhered to. In addition, parents are responsible for the safety of their children at home. However, when a parent sends their child to school, it is the duty of the school to provide a safe environment. The board sets policy to ensure that. Also, do the research people and stop the ignorance. Most are making comments based on feelings as opposed to facts. The fact is that students can injure themselves if there is an emergency. The fact is that emergencies do happen. Another fact is that science lab safety prohibits open toe shoes. Another fact is that when one wears flip flops the incidence of injury goes up. You may say,” Well my child is responsible for making that decision”. The thing that most fail to realize is that the school will have to waste precious time dealing with an accident that may occur due to wearing flip flops. I am sure that some may say, “Accidents happen all the time.” That may be true; however, by enforcing that policy the school minimizes the potential for an accident. There was an individual that didn’t realize how this could be a distraction in class. WOW! Think about it. It is a rule not to wear sandals or flip flops! We all know that if something is not permissible somewhere and someone goes against the grain, attention is given to that act or paraphernalia that is not permissible. Come on people, get a clue. Allow schools to provide an environment that is safe and conducive to learning for your children.

By Missing the Point

May 29, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this

For one that attended the graduation for Jefferson one could blantantly see the defiance and disrespect for Ms. White. This was a purposeful act of course has harsh as it might be, if you are attempting to concentrate in a classroom while taking a test and a student is walking all you hear is flop flop it is a distraction. For those that might have been in attendance, the speech that was provided set the tone for our future leaders in the class of 2009. Some that bearly made it and some that trully did not because of OGT scores. The point of the matter is rules are rules. If you choose to be defiant and break rules on the job you could be fired. Whether in school suspension or out of school suspension, would you has parent come and sit with the student to ensure they understand the consequences of there actions? Poor Jefferson, another black eye!

By MJ

May 29, 2009 10:03 AM | Link to this

In addition to my previous comment, school districts all across America have banned shoes that have no heel as well as those that are open toe. In response to those who glorified doing worse as youngsters, wow! You lived in a different time. You can certainly agree that times have changed and in many ways for the worse. I don’t believe that students should be allowed to defy authority. They must understand that with every decision they make, be it great or small, consequences will follow. Hopefully a standard of compliance to school rules will be set for the students who are returning in the fall. Great decision Ms. White and Dr. Gates. I hope you guys continue to strive for change in your district. By the way, hats off to the staff and administration for the increase in test scores this year.

By Shawn

May 29, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this

The reason the flip-flops are banned can probably be traced back to lawyers and lawmakers… Someone probably had a foot smashed or mangled or something at school and it automatically turned into the flip-flops fault. The suspension might be a little harsh but it is a good example to make. If you just leave it go some of the students would probably come up with a new gag every week. Don’t you all remember what it was like to be a kid?

By Al Busse

May 29, 2009 10:40 AM | Link to this

The Jefferson Township schools have the best Superintendent in the state. Ms. Mattie White has done a fantastic job this year. She has had to go against many odds. I teach here, and Jefferson has very many success stories that people don’t write about. Coach Winston was coach of the year. Did that make the paper? The Jefferson Broncos will march on and there will always be people jealous of this proud school. Go Broncos.

By basketballjones

May 29, 2009 11:01 AM | Link to this

Working in many schools over the years, This is a rule in almost every school I’ve been involved with. One school got sued bg, because of a students

By basketballjones

May 29, 2009 11:03 AM | Link to this

Again, after a big lawsuit involving flip flops and a student getting seriously injured, most schools now have this rule.

By jane wears flip flops

May 29, 2009 11:21 AM | Link to this

While flip flops are not good for your feet (they do not provide adequate support), suspension is ridiculous. What a waste of the school’s administrative time.

By Mark Mohler

May 29, 2009 11:29 AM | Link to this

Principal White, like must public school administrators, is a retard.

By iz

May 29, 2009 11:30 AM | Link to this

and these people are in charge of our children? I am scared- they obviously don’t really care- way to get out of work administratores

By JT Student

May 29, 2009 12:00 PM | Link to this

I am a student that attends Jefferson High School. I know all about the principal, Mrs. White, and what she has done to the school. The mass flip flop day (which included NO seniors) was just to have a little fun and to show her that we, the students, wanted to wear flip flops and didn’t care what she thought about it. I have no idea as to why she decided to suspend students - considering it is exam time, getting hot, and at the end of the year - but I guess she has the ‘authority’ to do so. The week before the students came up with the flip flop day, Mrs. White made one of the security guards take a trash bag so we could put all the ‘inappropriate’ shoes in there. That is almost as childish as her yelling at students in the hallway over the morning announcments. Just so people know, flip flops are not that big of a deal — when it comes to saftey hazzards. What about open toed dress shoes (you know, the six inch stilettos)? That is sooo much worse!! You could break your ankle. I think its funny that she is making such a big deal about the education and academic press, yet she makes us miss important exam reviews. Some other things that she has suspended people for are hair color, basketball shorts, tatoos, and even much more rediculous things. I don’t think she realizes that we are high school students and we are just trying to express ourselves. If you think thats bad, listen to this…….the teachers get THREATEN by the insubordinate students…daily! A student said to a science teacher that they were going to kill them…take a guess what Mrs. White said to the teacher: “You need to get tougher skin.” Another student said to another teacher that they were going to get her; calling her names including a terrorist. Mrs. White again didn’t do a single thing to that student. I don’t know why she is here, but if she oomes back next year…she might not have any students or teachers.

By substitute teacher

May 29, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this

What hilarity! Most of the comments are alarmingly ungrammatical (I’m looking at you, Kevin, you pathetic freak) with the exception of JTStudent’s (and that has a couple). Before some of you cretins comment on education, you might try getting a little yourselves. Dang kids need to learn to “toe” the line.

By MJ

May 29, 2009 12:47 PM | Link to this

In response to “IZ”, I am not sure if I understand your posting where you stated,” and these people are in charge of our children? I am scared- they obviously don’t really care- way to get out of work administratores (correction: administrators). The fact that the administrators are attempting to set discipline and order alludes to the fact that they do care. Read my earlier posts. And your comment about administration getting out of work is preposterous. Do you presume that students should be able to do whatever they want to do? Remember that school is one of the places that are supposed to prepare students for the society we live in. In society, especially the workplace, rules have to be followed. Students need to learn these valuable lessons early. It’s not like the rule was made at the last minute. It had been that way since the beginning of the school year I’m sure. It may seem trivial and minute to some, but in the end, students must be held accountable for their actions.

By aharddaysnight

May 29, 2009 1:05 PM | Link to this

They have this policy at my kids school. What kills me is you’ll see teachers wearing flip flops but the kids aren’t allowed. Way to be professional and set a good example

By lb

May 29, 2009 1:11 PM | Link to this

Are you folks really parents? Rules are set in place for a reason. Maybe kids should start FOLLOWING the rules. What kind of example do we as parents show, if we allow kids to break rules? Just makes me wonder how you run your household and what kind of rules you enforce for your kids? or do you even have rules for your kids?

By Zach

May 29, 2009 1:12 PM | Link to this

The rules in schools these days… school faculty anymore are a total joke. Over sensitive and ridiculous come to mind. A kid draws a gun in a picture and is expelled, kids call each other names and are suspended, flip-flops and suspended? Sheesh. How are kids going to grow any skin these days and handle the real world? We’re creating a bunch of limp wristed ninnies. Let the kids get an education and let them wear flip-flops. I don’t seen any issue with them. Thousands if not millions of kids wear them everyday to school and have been wearing them for a long time. I have not seen any stories of horrific mass loss of feet or toes due to wearing flip-flops at schools.

By MJ

May 29, 2009 1:13 PM | Link to this

In response to Mr. Mark Mohler’s comment: Principal White, like must (did you mean most?) public school administrators, is a retard. Public school administration is very challenging. In order to take on this very challenging career one must have a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and principal certification. To belittle someone by calling them a retard when they have achieved academic success is saddening. Administrators, teachers, counselors, and all involved in the process of educating students have very challenging careers. It is my sincere hope that we can move beyond “feelings” and begin fixing problems that plague our schools and society. Again, I must reiterate that one cannot be a retard if they have the credentials to show academic prowess. Please post something that will cause readers to think and gain understanding of a particular problem or issue so that we can move forward as a society. Maturity is a beautiful thing Sir.

By Missing the Point

May 29, 2009 1:21 PM | Link to this

Substitute teacher! I believe those that some of those that are responding are well educated, and some are as I mentioned are “missing the point” though Ms. White might have acted on someone elses decision, or on her own decision,let’s think about the children. Again, just like the JT student confirmed it was and is more to the story. Again blatant rebellion, (observation) parents of Jefferson TWP students take time out your busy schedules to really see what is going on in order to make and informed decision. Some of the children take education seriously and others don’t same with the teachers! Some take it seriously others don’t because of what and whom they have to deal with. But again it is a choice. The decision to suspend was made and it is done. No matter how ridiculous it was. Jesus Help US All! and JT Student I applaud you for informing us of actions but again was a guardian made aware of your concerns so that furhter action could have been taken or investigation into the accusations which were presented in your above response. Tolerance! Zero, Again I say. Jefferson will go on and the Broncos will get over this, but how long is to long to live with such disrespect and blantant defiance. Keep it up and the choice left will be to merge with another district or close Jefferson! WOW open your eyes JT Students and Staff!

By Zach

May 29, 2009 1:22 PM | Link to this

lb- There are rules that are set with reason and logic that are actually present because they set proper boundaries and promote good behaviour. A rule such as no flip-flops is a ridiculous rule. Are they trying to thwart foot fettishes in children? They’re not lifting heavy materials or operating big machinery. They’re sitting in desks and walking between classes. I’m going to set a rule that you can’t wear flip-flops to the library for “safety” reasons. Doesn’t make much sense does it? The students shouldn’t have broken the rules BUT the faculty that set rules should not be wasting their time, our tax money, and our students time for education by creating ridiculous rules that just hurt the kids in their enforecment.

By VW "Caper"

May 29, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this

I’ve thought about this horrible debacle that has occurred in your school system. Me…being the wise old “VW lifter” (X2: this means “times two” to you admimistrators…and anti-flip flop supporters of this maniacal administration and absolute horrible rebellion by the students)…I see evil in open exposed feet. I see evil in letting toes flex. I see evil in manicured toenails that are exposed for all to see!!!! How much did those nails cost…when we could have sent the money to the Obama administration to fund socialism!!!! I see evil that these feet are not confined to where a podiatrist could see the horror of “free feet!!!!” Ohhhhh, the HORROR!!!!….you stinkin’ IDIOTS!!!! GET OVER IT!!! Your children will remember this incident as “over the top”….and wonder what other insanity will come from their future encounters with people “in charge”. All of you administrators should sit back and realise that at least you didn’t have a “Columbine”. Think this: Our kids decide to show their feet…not a 7.62 X 39 round. Does this tell you you’ve done well in your teaching & guidence? Smack em’, stack em’, and slap em’….but know that these kids put you to the test….AND YOU FAILED!!!!

By Missing the Point

May 29, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this

VW “Caper” WORD UP!

By John McKinney

May 29, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this

They are kidding, right? One would think perhaps the lame-brained administrators should be suspended - is this 1959 or 2009?

By MOM

May 29, 2009 1:44 PM | Link to this

Kids not obeying rules, not listening to authority and not respecting laws and rules are the reason our society is lacking in discipline. Kids try to test authority and feel they are excluded from any sort of punishment. Parents need to set an example by letting the authorities, such as school officials enforce the rules.

By rundmc

May 29, 2009 1:56 PM | Link to this

word up

By VW "Caper"

May 29, 2009 2:06 PM | Link to this

Missing the Point: Remember, the world is a dangerous place to live because of misplaced flip flops. Not because of the people who are flip-flop evil, but because of the people who didn’t do anything about it. Darn!!!! I’m glad you’re doing something about it!!! WE’RE SAVED!!!!!

By Supercomper

May 29, 2009 2:09 PM | Link to this

As a person who has been around the JT district I have seen this year take a steady but severe downfall in discipline, school spirit, and overall academic achievement. The district began the year with a positive attitude. Our district scores were up and even though we were facing an extreme financial crunch we were positive that we could still produce and achieve a second year of academic achievement. We were on a positive note from the previous year of Dr. Gates as principal and were willing to accept and give Mrs. White a chance. However as the year progressed many issues arose we noticed things getting worse. I am an adult and I do understand rules. I was one of those stereotypical students who goes to school everyday and stayed out of trouble. Yes when I went to school, students played pranks and hated administrators decisions and were urged to rebel. Every school is faced with the challenges of students rebelling to try to make a point. However one thing that is different from my old high school and many other schools in America is that at Jefferson discipline is shaky at best. Mrs. White came into out district and began the year not wanting to suspend anyone. We at the time did not have ISS established yet and since the budget cut we did not have a solid detention policy established. At the beginning of the year we did not have security so we were on our own. Teachers who are very good at their job and classroom management began having problems due to the lack of administrative support for classroom discipline. Students that left our school because of strict discipline last year flocked back this year. Jefferson is a very tough school to teach in and needs to have a strong leader established. Without strong leadership the school becomes what it is now. Teachers have been threatened and sexually harassed and yet nothing happens to the students. I am aware that because of the budget cuts people have had to step up and volunteer in order for us to have things like after school detentions. The problem with the district is miscommunication and a lack of understanding on the administration level. Many people in the district are willing to help try to get the district back to its old glory but with the administration pitting parents against teachers and teachers against parents, it is very hard to work, learn and/or achieve in this environment. Teachers who have strong discipline in their classroom are down to almost no discipline because of the lack of support from the administration. While I don’t necessarily agree with the students I can not fault them in their attempt to retaliate against authority. Students in this school have dressed very provocatively, which is against the rules and they were not suspended. I believe that rules are set to be followed and that they are important, however I believe that with rules you must have consistent consequences. During the year there has never been any consistency. People will have their opinions of what they feel is wrong or right and people will take sides but the point is there are greater problems in this district than flip flops. In the past flip flops have been against the rules but this is the first year that someone has made such a big deal about them. It seems that it is a travesty that flip flops are more important than education, safety, and an overall constructive environment. Being a teacher is a hard enough job but when you are forced to work in conditions like the ones that exist in Jefferson it is nearly impossible to be effective

By Ima Ghettit

May 29, 2009 3:40 PM | Link to this

Have you ever heard of some of the crazy laws enacted long ago which were never repealed? For instance in Dayton, it is illegal for a woman to be a hotel bellhop. Given the precedence some have provided here, should the DoubleTree hire a woman bellhop, legal action would be a necessity. Afterall, rules are rules…

By Erin

May 29, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this

While I agree that flip-flops are inappropriate in professional situations, for which schools are preparing our young people, and I am 100% for respecting authority and accepting the consequences for poor choices, suspending the offending students from school is a little harsh for a first-time offense of this nature. Flip-flops are more distracting? As for the noise they make, it’s nothing compared to the tapping of a woman’s high heels or athletic shoes squeaking on the floor. The way they look? What about the girls in various states of undress, or wearing sweatpants with something printed across the derriere? Or the boys who apparently lost their belts? What about someone with poor hygiene, or too much perfume? Those were all much more distracting to me in high school than were the flip-flops worn to class when I was in college. Yes, the students should be given some type of discipline for violating the school’s wardrobe policy, and no, flip-flops not acceptable footwear for school, but this is just going a little too far.

By Really?

May 29, 2009 4:28 PM | Link to this

Instead of insane flip-flop rules, how about Ms. White address the useage of cell phones in the classroom by teachers. I am surprised the kids are able to learn anything when the teachers cell phones are ringing through out the school day and she or he has to take time away from her job to answer the call. NOW THAT IS A REAL DISTRACTION AT WHEN I HAVE VISITED THE SCHOOL!

By auntie

May 29, 2009 4:39 PM | Link to this

ok- rules are rules- period! they go to school to learn. These kids were told not to do this and did it- so they have to pay for it like the rest of the world. Now, here is a solution- DRESS CODE- girls in skirts to knees blue - or cream- boy blue or cream slacks- white shirts- closed toe shoes- teachers- dresses and dress slacks- closed toe shoes- back in the day this was the way it was - and kids learned! If they show up- immediately send them home - Put this in now- start the 2009-2010 year that way parents and kids have tome to deal with it. and no it does not cost more. Kids do not need to express themself! They have myspace and facebook and the other silly web sites for that. That is lazy parents who do not want an arguement from their kids. If the district is messed up as sugested - this should help- any child that threatens- call parents immediatly - they can explain to their boss they have to miss work because they can not control their kid. be consistant! do it EVERYTIME! they will get the idea real soon. Now there will be parents boohooing- well, get over it- kids have gotten away with way to much! So if it starts now- when they go to school or work - they will be one step ahead of these other babies.

By Gollum

May 29, 2009 5:04 PM | Link to this

“It was mass defiance.” Translation: “My fifedom! Mine mine mine mine!”

By lil bryant

May 29, 2009 5:18 PM | Link to this

i go to jefferson and it was not a senior prank the seniors had graduated the friday before everyone wore flip flops and for ms.white she is a uptight overbearing control freak who didnt have any friends as a kid and chooses now to control someone she needs to worry about her home life and let us be kids

By Little Lady

May 29, 2009 5:19 PM | Link to this

This iz too Funny!!!The reason y it’s funny is Mrs.Whites swears shes for an academic press!But yet she’s suspending kids 2 days b4 exams!!!Whats more funny that at the beggining of the year this wasn’t a big issue.Now I understand she’s the principal!Great…but this is ridiculous and I’m sure she won’t be principal with this one anymore!!You go Mrs.White for having the most boring and low paying job ever because who has time to even care or look @ what students wear

By appalled

May 29, 2009 5:39 PM | Link to this

Ranking right up there with “let them eat cake” we now have “let them not wear flip-flops”! Clueless…

By Jefferson Student Parent

May 29, 2009 7:05 PM | Link to this

This is not Eastside High and Mattie, you are not Joe Clark. This is Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School. My children have been attending this school district for 11 years. This year is the first year that I have ever had “so called” discipline problems with my children in school. The only new person in the situation is YOU. Can you say BI……..Polar? There is a real issue with bullying from the administration. I’ve witnesses it first hand. I think your authority has gone to your head. This has been apparent even in your interaction with your staff. I feel sorry for the teachers, parents, and the students having to deal with you. I just want to set the record straight about the flip flop situation. It was not a prank as stated in the paper. It was a protest. Why did Mrs. White not mention that the day before the incident she received a petition with 123 student signatures? (By the way the seniors have already graduated and were not involved). Why did Mrs. White not mention that approximately 2 weeks ago she gave every teenage boy a questionnaire asking if they felt the teenage girls dress provocatively? Circle yes or no. Mrs. White, do you really think this was appropriate? Are you kidding me? WHO HIRED YOU!! That’s who need fired. Why didn’t the school call the parents to inform them that their children were suspended? The school actually trusted that the students would go home and tell their parents. Are you kidding me? Lastly, do you have any other word in your vocabulary besides “shut up”? I think one of the major problems is that you feel that kids shouldn’t be respected. Prime example is putting kids out of the building in the middle of winter without coats because you said it is a liability for the school. I think it would be more of a liability if something happened to a child because you through him/her out. They are still human beings. Oh…I almost forgot. You should really not tell parents that their child should be put on medication. Since when did you become a doctor? You are not even qualified to teach dogs. There is no way you should be in any kind of educational environment!!!!!

By JT Student

May 29, 2009 7:32 PM | Link to this

I would just like to say something real quick: this was not a rebellion, and I think that the students wouldn’t have made such a big deal about it, if it was dealt with at the very beginning of the school year. I like it though, how Mrs. White can only read some of the rules in the student hand book, and not the rest. Like no sweat pants…looks like all the track team gets suspended!lol. Please don’t blame all this on the students: we follow most of the rules. We just do not understand why we can’t wear flip flops (I need a good reason, not just them being a safety hazard, or a distraction…because so are gym shoes (they squeak) and open toed high heels (they not only clank, but you can see your piglets as well)). Can’t there be some kind of compromise? Maybe we can wear them the first and last month of school? I mean, it is summer — it gets really hot with no AC at Jefferson :)

By JT Student

May 29, 2009 7:43 PM | Link to this

Oops, I almost forgot something really important. Mrs. White said this to a Sophomore because he had on flip flops: “Go bare foot, or walk home!” Can someone please enlighten me and tell me how that is safe? Flip Flops are better than no shoe at all. And what would happen to Mrs. White if that individual did walk home and something bad happened? STUDENTS we were always taught to look up to our elders! Looks like we may have more Mrs. Whites later on down the road…but when I get married and have a kid, they aren’t going to that kind of school!

By Thank You Students

May 29, 2009 8:00 PM | Link to this

It is important for students and adults to obey rules but when rules are down right ignorant than I applaud these students for bringing this stupid rule to the publics attention. In an age where more and more of our rights are being taken away, these kids made a stand for their rights. Maybe the public schools are really educating these students on a Democratic society. There still is hope for America when I see we have youth like these kids willing to make a stand against stupid rules. schoolrestricted, these kr rights are

By Holly

May 29, 2009 8:11 PM | Link to this

Glad to see those tax dollars hard at work! To all you that believe these kids deserve to be punished: Gimme a break! They are kids and they will have to wear “grown up shoes” soon enough.

By ignorant students not their fault!

May 29, 2009 9:47 PM | Link to this

this was not a prank….GIVE ME A GODDAMN BEER!!LOL flipflops? not an issue, mr saul (the athius),shorty i mean mrs crawford, no teaching skills wat so ever saul sarcastic answers for every question never serious. mrs ctrawford doesnt know how to teach or help or explain and has no patience the next petion we make will be 4 teachers that care will they suspend us 4 that 2 matterfact we need more african american teachers 4 african american students we have no money the state should take it over without sports wat would jefferson b tear it down and start over they need 2 send home make over 2 our school (roaches constant leftovers huhhhhhhhh!)bill gates needs 2 give us a check not the already rich white schools

By Lily

May 29, 2009 10:20 PM | Link to this

I applaud the principle of Kettering Fairmont that saw the senior prank of bras hanging in the trees as nothing more then a prank. He claimed that if that is as bad as it gets, that is pretty little. This Principle White could learn a lot from the Kettering principle. If flip flops was as bad as it got, laugh with these kids and consider it a memory of this class. Principle White…were you never young once? The wearing of flip flops to make a statement seems very calm to me compared to some statements the kids today try to make. Enjoy the peaceful moment of youth.

By P.L.

May 29, 2009 10:49 PM | Link to this

Ms.White, Iam a tax payer, and supporting the school district which helps keep you in office.I came to the school numerous of times and seen young men walking around with teir pants sagging and showing their butt crack and I have complained to the counselor and nothing has been done about this issue But you suspend students for wearing flip flops, head bands, piercings, tatoos, and etc. but when I come to the school all I see is drawers and butt crackes. Now you tell me what is worst. You say this is a safety issue but so is having your pants down below the waist because if there is a fire and these young men had to run they couldn’t because they would trip over their own pants. WAKE UP when the test scores are in lets see what you got to say and do about this issue. Students education is more important than some flip flops. Address more serious issues like working computors, rotc, drivers ed. and a better education. We the parents and tax payers deserve more than a flip flop issue.

By ziggi

May 29, 2009 11:18 PM | Link to this

I’m a mom and if my children disobeyed any rule at school whether it is “stupid” or not they would get in trouble at home, we as parents have the duty to teach our children to respect rules! Learning them now makes them better citizens and not jail birds!

By Joe

May 29, 2009 11:41 PM | Link to this

Rules are rules, no matter how dumb they appear to be. The rule said no flip flops or you get in trouble. They wore flip flops and got in trouble. Not a shocker. Protest the rule all you want, but understand that Martin Luther King, Jr. had to go to jail before the system changed. This is not to the same level, but the sentiment exists.

By Thanks

May 30, 2009 9:46 AM | Link to this

Joe, You are right on the money! Thank you for clarifying how real change is brought about! Where would our country be if it weren’t for the brave citizens who stood up against unjust laws?

By MJ

May 30, 2009 11:27 AM | Link to this

WOW! The comments made on this issue are very interesting. The school district is simply attempting to minimize the potential for injury as well as a possible lawsuit if an accident did occur. Several people indicated that young men with sagging pants and young girls with provocative clothing should be sent home also. I couldn’t agree more. I also agree with the individual that recommended a uniform policy. That would nip a lot of the issues in the bud.

By Yolanda

May 30, 2009 2:08 PM | Link to this

I understand, a rule is a rule, but this is a dumb one. I understand why my son got in trouble for breaking this dumb rule, but 2 days suspension? Jefferson needs to rise to the times. I understand no fli-flops in kindergarten, but my son is a junior in high school, I think he knows how to walk by now. There is no more of a safety issue with fli-flops than with gym shoes, next they wont be able to wear shoe strings. I am more worried about my son being in school to learn than what he has on his feet. As far as a distraction in the classroom, I feel that gym shoes are more of a distraction because that’s what kids are into, not flip-flops. If we as parents have purchased these shoes, I don’t think that we are worried about their safety in these shoes. God Bless!

By Yolanda

May 30, 2009 2:19 PM | Link to this

This was no mass prank, how is it a mass anything in a school that holds both junior high and high school students and fewer than 20 were involved. All of the reports failed to mention the teachers who were involved in wearing them with the children. My son never received a text about it either. Why is it that the next day, more students showed up with flip-flops and nothing was done about it. We need to pick and choose our battles, and Mrs. White is the first one to choose this one. This is my son’s first ever suspension from school, why flip-flops. Can girls wear them, or even high heels? That’s more of a safety issue than flip-flops.

By Da Kine

May 30, 2009 2:34 PM | Link to this

I find it hard to believe that the basis for this policy is to prevent injuries to students. Then again, I teach in Hawaii where flip-flops (“rubba slippas”) are the norm.

By MJ

May 30, 2009 4:43 PM | Link to this

In response to Yolanda, I understand your concerns. However, your comments about Jefferson rising to the times, many school districts across America have the exact same policy. It may be a rule that does not mean much to you, however, when schools are being sued left and right for everything little thing, the administration must set policy that protects them as well as the students. In addition, whether a rule is thought to be dumb or not, it needs to be adhered to. In the workforce, how many places of professionalism allow flip flops to be worn? I am not sure what your child wants to be when he grows up, however, I am certain that it is a profession that requires a particular style of dress. This is simply a means to prepare him for the world we live in. It sounds like you have a good kid on your hands. He just made the wrong decision this time around. Hopefully the students at JT will understand that each and every decision made will reap consequences, good or bad. Compliance to rules, whether they are thought to be dumb or unfair, must be followed. If the students felt so passionately about being able to wear flip flops they could have gone about it a much better way. We have to teach our young people that there are other ways of getting things done as opposed to blatant defiance.

By rundmc

June 1, 2009 11:43 AM | Link to this

How about the parents and community teaching respect at home and learning some themselves and help make this a better school. We are tired of your mess that you dump on this district.

By Parent

June 1, 2009 11:48 AM | Link to this

In response to MJ. You sound as if you work at Jefferson and if that is the case then you know for a fact those kids could not have gone to Mrs. White. Let’s keep it real. Bottom line is that she picks and chooses which rules she wants to enforce on a daily basis. How are the kids suppose to know which rules should be followed when there is no consistency?

By rediculous

June 1, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

i think this is rediculous and rediculous to suspend a student for puttin a comment on here

By rundmc

June 1, 2009 9:55 PM | Link to this

well comment this - learn to spell ridiculous - you must go to JT.

By MS.DAMECIA

June 1, 2009 10:38 PM | Link to this

i once attended jefferson. my freshman year an i never had this problem. She Siked out foreal. lady its to hot to b in gym shoes. GET A LIFE!

By MS.DAMECIA

June 1, 2009 10:39 PM | Link to this

i once attended jefferson. my freshman year an i never had this problem. She Siked out foreal. lady its to hot to b in gym shoes. GET A LIFE!

By MJ

June 2, 2009 1:22 PM | Link to this

In response to “Parent”, I don’t work at Jefferson, nor do I know Ms. White personally or professionally. However, I am an educator that understands rules are made to be followed. In response to your comment about the enforcement of rules by the administration, if some are not being enforced while others are, that does spell a recipe for confusion and disaster. I certainly agree with you in that rules should be enforced all the time. Administrators and teachers should not pick and choose the ones to follow. However, at the end of the day, it’s all about the student understanding that a rule is a rule. They learn that at home. Whether all of them are being enforced or not, students must learn that they must often choose a different path from the defiant crowd. In addition, hat’s off to the other 200+ students who chose to follow the district rule and not wear flip flops.

By in response to ms. damecia

June 2, 2009 1:29 PM | Link to this

When you get your high paying job that requires a certain type of attire, please don’t lose it because you decided to wear flip flops due to the heat.

By An amused reader from a far

June 3, 2009 2:45 AM | Link to this

I have to say I am quite amused! I am an educator myself but not at Jefferson! It does say in their student hand book that flip flops are not allowed for the simple reason that they are dangerous. They can break at anytime, they can catch on something, and they have no traction what-so-ever! And if you have a class like Biology or Chemistry that have labs that deal with dangerous chemicals and/or glass then most definitely you should not wear flip flops. Students, from one flip flop lover to another I feel your pain! I love my flip flops just as much as the next person. Especially when there is no AC in the building, but rules are rules. However, from what I have been told and have heard this concern about flip flops didn’t exist at the beginning of the school year, so students were wearing them then and weren’t disciplined for it. So how can students be expected to follow that same rule at the end of the year when school is about to be out! A simple call to home for a change of shoes would have been sufficient enough. 2 day Suspension Please!!! Give me a break! Way to go students for standing up for what you believe in, but remember to choose your battles carefully! That goes for you too Ms. White. Seriously you need to count your lucky stars that they didn’t break a rule that was far worse and more dangerous. They just want to show that they do have a voice and want to be heard! Besides, from what I know about Jefferson you all have way more important issues to deal with rather than dealing with something as petty as flip flops! Again, Choose your battles! YOu go kids! PS. one more thing to those who were slandering your teachers in the earlier comments, they are there because they want to be there, it doesn’t make a difference whether they are black or white!!! Just remember not every teacher is for every student, but you still must learn as much as you can from each of your teachers! Sometimes it is just a personality clash not a racial clash!! Trust me I know these teachers are there for you, especially one of those teachers that was mentioned is doing her best and wants the best for you! One day, you will look back and will appreciate the teachers who were the hardest on your and had the highest expectations for you!! Peace out!

By An amused reader from a far

June 3, 2009 2:46 AM | Link to this

I have to say I am quite amused! I am an educator myself but not at Jefferson! It does say in their student hand book that flip flops are not allowed for the simple reason that they are dangerous. They can break at anytime, they can catch on something, and they have no traction what-so-ever! And if you have a class like Biology or Chemistry that have labs that deal with dangerous chemicals and/or glass then most definitely you should not wear flip flops. Students, from one flip flop lover to another I feel your pain! I love my flip flops just as much as the next person. Especially when there is no AC in the building, but rules are rules. However, from what I have been told and have heard this concern about flip flops didn’t exist at the beginning of the school year, so students were wearing them then and weren’t disciplined for it. So how can students be expected to follow that same rule at the end of the year when school is about to be out! A simple call to home for a change of shoes would have been sufficient enough. 2 day Suspension Please!!! Give me a break! Way to go students for standing up for what you believe in, but remember to choose your battles carefully! That goes for you too Ms. White. Seriously you need to count your lucky stars that they didn’t break a rule that was far worse and more dangerous. They just want to show that they do have a voice and want to be heard! Besides, from what I know about Jefferson you all have way more important issues to deal with rather than dealing with something as petty as flip flops! Again, Choose your battles! YOu go kids! PS. one more thing to those who were slandering your teachers in the earlier comments, they are there because they want to be there, it doesn’t make a difference whether they are black or white!!! Just remember not every teacher is for every student, but you still must learn as much as you can from each of your teachers! Sometimes it is just a personality clash not a racial clash!! Trust me I know these teachers are there for you, especially one of those teachers that was mentioned is doing her best and wants the best for you! One day, you will look back and will appreciate the teachers who were the hardest on your and had the highest expectations for you!! Peace out!

By Mrs.White Your A Complete Retard!

June 3, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this

What is her problem they are wearing shoes why in the heck is being so ignerent I was a graduate of the 6th grade class of 2009 i went on a tour with my classmatesto jefferson jr.snr.high and she did not have any patience she was rude and had ajt bus driver telling her who was bad that went to Blairwood no child is bad they are just in training in that bus driver was out of line someone needs to set them straight i over heard herd the bus driver talking about the conversation her and ms white had the day before the incident she said she told the principal that the students were putting a prank together and Ms.white must have said i got a trick 4 themm i will suspend them for 2 days she has been cursed out by parents by the way sha has arried herself this school year someone needs to tell herto get a backbone and not listen to what someone who dosent even matter tell her how to handle situations

By Mrs.White Your A Complete Retard!

June 3, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this

What is her problem they are wearing shoes why in the heck is being so ignerent I was a graduate of the 6th grade class of 2009 i went on a tour with my classmatesto jefferson jr.snr.high and she did not have any patience she was rude and had ajt bus driver telling her who was bad that went to Blairwood no child is bad they are just in training in that bus driver was out of line someone needs to set them straight i over heard herd the bus driver talking about the conversation her and ms white had the day before the incident she said she told the principal that the students were putting a prank together and Ms.white must have said i got a trick 4 themm i will suspend them for 2 days she has been cursed out by parents by the way sha has arried herself this school year someone needs to tell herto get a backbone and not listen to what someone who dosent even matter tell her how to handle situations

By Mark Mohler

June 10, 2009 12:05 PM | Link to this

MJ — It appears that you too have been drinking the retard kool-aid. Credentials or not, Dayton School Administrators are less intelligent than the bug that i crushed walking to my car this morning. Retard fits sir.

By MJ

June 10, 2009 6:37 PM | Link to this

Mr. Mohler, I don’t drink kool-aid, let alone retard kool-aid :-) Though your posting was very amusing, it lacked insight and careful thought. Have you met every DPS administrator?

By MJ

June 10, 2009 6:45 PM | Link to this

Retard Kool-Aid? LOL..LOL…LOL… :-D

By RS

June 18, 2009 10:39 AM | Link to this

I live in Florida and wear them year round cheap Old Navy rubber ones won’t last what do you expect for a dolla