Most Episcopal schools in the Diocese of Southwest Florida made time for students, teachers and counselors to discuss their feelings shortly after the Colorado incident. Few of the shooting incidents around the country in the last two years have been at private schools, says Merluzzi. We know whose parents are going through a divorce. The student-teacher relationship is crucial, says Dr. Sheila Scott, a psychologist at Charlotte Harbor School which specializes in emotionally disturbed children and students that have been suspended or expelled from other schools. Students need community Public schools are getting too large, she says.
Students can graduate without ever having a close relationship with a teacher.
Those friendships provide avenues to build that sense of community. At Berkeley, students have been charged with keeping a watchful eye on the campus. They know it better than we do. If something seems out of place, they are to report it right away. Don't be afraid to ask for help for your friends if you feel they need it.