The whole process has been politicized. Still we have been focusing on four areas. First, we have a tardy problem, and are looking into an after-school detention program. Third, we are working on getting more parents involved and have started sending out a comprehensive parent newsletter and are drafting a parent contract that will pledge parent involvement with their children. Fourth, we are tightening our uniform policy by modifying it.
Students can earn days free from wearing their uniforms if they consistently wear their uniforms.
Our student council came up with that idea. We've also created committees like an School Improvement Plan committee, professional development committee and budget committee that are open to both teachers and parents. To talk about the level of involvement, we have had a quorum at local school council meetings since October, and seven teachers came to the last council meeting, which we had never had before. Under probation, councils will be removed, and I think they can do something about it before it gets to that, by educating themselves and getting the proper training. We were really surprised about being placed on probation.