Oh golly, a swear word at a high school! Their precious, virgin ears! I'm sure they were all aghast, because there aren't people who swear ALL THE TIME in the halls of the high school!
Meh. Overreaction for what was probably a mistake.
I've been a teacher for over twenty years. Trust me, the school was covering their own butts. I guarantee there was going to be one parent who complained and asked what the school was going to do about it. There is always one parent who is offended by something............My vote it was a preemptive strike by the school.
I think the school is overreacting by withholding her diploma, but I also think she and her parents are overreacting by not just writing the apology and getting it over with.
Dude write the apology letter and be done with it.
This reminds me of Dr. Phil psychology. What is "right fighting" going to get her? Is it important to be "right" (that ist's NBD to say hell) or is it important to get her diploma?
I agree with PP that her father taking this to the media explains so much about the kid's decision-making.
Dear Principal,
I was not brought up to believe "hell" was profanity. I am sorry someone took my words to mean as much. I intended them to be emotive, not offensive.
It's more important to be right, since the diploma is worthless. I mean really, when have you ever needed to produce your HS diploma? Now, withholding transcripts....that would be an entirely different kettle of fish.
It's more important to be right, since the diploma is worthless. I mean really, when have you ever needed to produce your HS diploma? Now, withholding transcripts....that would be an entirely different kettle of fish.
I have had to provide my HS diploma in at least one instance. For many professional credentials, they still require these sorts of documents.
It's more important to be right, since the diploma is worthless. I mean really, when have you ever needed to produce your HS diploma? Now, withholding transcripts....that would be an entirely different kettle of fish.
I have had to provide my HS diploma in at least one instance. For many professional credentials, they still require these sorts of documents.
For what kind of job? I've had a number of jobs since I've graduated HS and I've never once been asked to provide a copy of my diploma.
Post by sillygoosegirl on Aug 20, 2012 20:54:41 GMT -5
I think a GED and a letter of explanation to her intended university would be sufficient. She has nothing to apologize for and in 4 years nobody is going to care whether she has a high school diploma or not.
Post by Velvetshady on Aug 21, 2012 9:07:03 GMT -5
If she honestly thought there was nothing wrong with using the word "hell" in her speech, then she would have included it in her draft submitted for approval. She knew she was doing something the school would not approve of, she needs to live with the consequences of her actions. My high school made it clear they would withhold diplomas from anyone misbehaving during the ceremony--I don't see this as being any different from any other stunt and I think she should just write the apology and learn the lessons that crossing lines have consequences in the real world.
That said, my local news just added an amusing tidbit to the story--the schools mascot is apparently a devil.
I approve of strict punishments for thinking anything interesting or of note happens in Twilight.
But saying hell? Who gives a shit? I'd say hell in front of my students without discussing a culture's view of "heaven or hell." One of my fellow teachers regularly said fuck to the kids. That's of course too far, but hell is really on the level of "sucks" or "douche." It's not even a profane word really.
Nothing to add, but my friend in high school got a detention for using "sucks". The teacher described it as "minor profanity".