Fighting is another common lunchtime activity. Students know that fighting on the school grounds results in an automatic suspension. Consequently, they arrange to fight away from school during lunch. One of the major problems facing us should we close the campus is the reality that we do not have adequate facilities to serve lunch to all students. The cafeteria is too small and the serving lines are inadequate now.
Students report that food variety, freshness, and cost are among their reasons for leaving campus.
They also mention seating and comfort while eating as factors since the school has limited indoor seating and no air-conditioning. Outdoor covered seating to protect them from sun and rain is also limited. The Food Department has taken steps to provide a variety of appealing and nutritious foods, and we are informed that plans are underway to construct a lunch shelter area on campus. The Food Services Department needs to develop a plan to serve lunch for up to twice the number of students it presently serves. We are confident that they can handle this challenge.