...June 11, 2014 Every school in the world should have certain Teacher responsibilities and student rights. Students may not think that the teachers deserve to have as many rights as they should or do, but it is a good thing in the long run. If the teachers let the students get away with things more, then their will most likely be less teaching and also bad things could start happening. For example, teachers should be able to be able to randomly search a student’s locker without their permission sometimes. I think that if there is a reasonable cause to why they are checking it, then do it. But if the student does not do anything for it to happen then why can a teacher not trust their students. Today, a lot of students are starting drugs at a younger age and also bring weapons to school. Therefore, teachers have certain responsibilities and rights and students also have certain responsibilities and rights too. Teachers have rights that are constitutional when becoming a teacher. Some of those rights would be substantive and procedural due process rights. This includes the teacher’s rights to receive notice of termination and right to a hearing. The freedom of expression and association provided by the First Amendment is another right as well. A teacher has academic freedom too. Academic freedom is a limited concept that is recognized by courts based on principles of the First Amendment. They also have protection against unreasonable searches and school officials of a teacher’s...
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...Thirdly, discrimination in schools can be as simple as a teacher refusing to consider a transgender student as the gender with whom they identify. This may be evident when a teacher calls a male whom considers himself a female by his birth name or common boy names. Bathrooms are a huge discussion in schools for transgendered students. Forcing transgender students who have transitioned to use the bathroom that matches their assigned birth sex would actually cause more distraction and problems (Glad, 2014) I agree with the fact that forcing students to use the restroom that coincides with their sex they are born with is a form of discrimination. Like everyone else a transgendered student goes to the restroom for one simple reason, which is to use it. Transgender students want to avoid confrontations at all...
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...INTRODUCTION Transgender, Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual are not words you would expect to hear when being associated with sports and the steady growing field of coming out stories within sports. For just a moment, lets thing about what these athletes are going through and how hard they fight to be accepted or a part of a team. The question can be posed that should transgender athletes have the same rights as other athletes? The NCAA as well as various other sport affiliations agree that they should. The NCAA implemented a less somewhat rigorous guideline in 2011; within that guideline four major questions are being asked. Those questions include:” Why must we address transgender issues in Collegiate Athletics Programs? Why focus on college athletics? Should the participation of Transgender student athletes raise concerns about competitive equity? What are the benefits of adopting fair and inclusive policies?” The purposes of the guidelines areproviding equal opportunities in all aspects of school programming are a core value in education. As an integral part of higher educational institutions, college athletics programs are responsible and accountable for reflecting the goals and values of the educational institutions of which they are a part. It follows that athletics program. “The NCAA Office of Inclusion provides or enables programming and education, which sustains foundations of a diverse and inclusive culture across dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to...
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...Middle School Public Debate Progr am -- www.middleschooldebate.com Cellular phones should be allowed in schools Key Terms Sources Prohibition Education World Crisis Preparedness http://www.edu cation-world.com/a_issues/issues270.shtml Disruption Land line The Desert Sun: Schools May Allow Cellular Phones http://www.thedesertsun.com/news /stories2003/local/20030910021751.shtml MSN: Cell Phone Users More Polite http://www.msnbc.com/news/802842.asp?0si=-#BODY Fact Set • The average U.S. cellular phone user uses 490 minutes of cellular time per month. Late in 2002, cellular phone use in the U.S. overtook the use of landline service. • As of September 2003, it is estimated that one in three students aged 10 to 19 have a cellular phone. • In a September 2003 poll taken by an online mobile retail company only 10 percent of respondents said it was acceptable to talk on a cellular phone wh ile on school property, including classrooms. Arguments in favor of allowing cellular phones • Cellular phones are necessary for safety. Their use on September 11 demonstrates how helpful they are in allowing parents and students to contact each other in an emergency. • The Columbine attacks and other instances of school violence show how helpful it might be to give students the ability to contact emergency personnel while at school. • Schools can require that students tu rn off their cell phones during classe s, but students would still have them for use in an...
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...Hazing and Its Consequences Iliana Ng DeVry University June 25, 2014 Hazing and Its Consequences Over the years, there have been many stories published and movies made about the harmful and sometimes deadly consequences of the hazing rituals being performed by university and high school students, military personnel, professional athletes and most recently by middle school students. These rituals have affected the life of the people involve in hazing, whether is on the receiving end or on the delivering end. Educators along with the communities have confronted practical jokes, physical abuse, excessive consumption of alcohol and other humiliating and harmful events. To better understand these rituals, we look at the dictionary definition for hazing. Hazing as defined in the Marrian-Webster Dictionary is “the practice of playing unpleasant tricks on someone or forcing someone to do unpleasant things.” Others definitions found and “they typically include two main elements: (1) the initiation of new members of a particular group by more senior members and (2) activities that result in physical, psychological, and/or emotional harm” (Finley, 2011, p. 225). As noted, these unfriendly acts may sometimes be cruel jokes that sometimes lead to more serious injuries even death. Hazing dates back to Plato’s academy in 387 B.C. and it was known as pennalism. Plato associated hazing acts to those of wild animals and criticized the “practical jokes played by unruly young men...
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...Surveillance Surveillance in Schools: Safety vs. Personal Privacy A project created by Kathy Davis, John Kelsey, Dia Langellier, Misty Mapes, and Jeff Rosendahl Project Home Security Cameras Metal Detectors Locker Searches Internet Tracking “Surveillance…n. close observation, esp. of a suspected person” [emphasis added] --Reader’s Digest Oxford Complete Wordfinder, 1996 In 1995, “The total number of crimes committed per year in or near the 85,000 U.S. public schools has been estimated at around 3 million” (Volokh & Snell, 1998). Our educational system is evolving all the time, and one factor that is constantly changing is the aggressiveness within our schools. In 1940, a survey of teachers revealed that the biggest behavioral problems they had from students were “talking out of turn, chewing gum, making noise, running in the halls, cutting in line, [violating] the dress code, [and] littering” (Volokh & Snell, 1998). In 1990, the toprated problems were “drug abuse, alcohol abuse, pregnancy, suicide, rape, robbery, [and] assault” (Volokh & Snell, 1998). In 1940, we had little need for surveillance beyond a teacher’s observation and intervention. Today, however, we live in a much more diverse society with troubled youth and adults who have easy access to weapons, drugs, pornography, etc., which have enabled students and staff to bring their violent and/or inappropriate tendencies into the naïve schools. What worked in 1940 (teacher-student confrontation) is not as realistic...
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...Should Cell Phones be allowed in Schools? Articles Among all the modern electronic gadgets, the most common is a cell phone. It has become an integral part of modern man's life. Almost everyone, is using it. This wide usage of cell phones creates a big problem especially while they are being used by school going children. some State governments put a ban on the usage of cell phones in schools because they help in the perpetration of certain very unhealthy activities. Usage of cell phones in schools has both positive and negative sides. Cell phone is the best source for those parents who remain worried for the safety and security of their children. But there have been reports about the disorders and dysfunctions caused by the cell phones. They may be used for cheating in examinations, defaming, creating pornographic content, organizing criminal activities etc. Beside it, usages of cell phones also gives medical problems like loss of hearing, brain problems and many more. Some serious steps should be taken for this problem. Cell phone may be used once out side the school but should be banned in school hours. It is always fun to use new electronic gadgets. The most common among them is a cell phone. Some decades ago it was hard to imagine that we could contact a person while walking on the road, shopping in the market, doing exercise in a gym, traveling in a bus, car, train etc. But with the help of cell phones it have become possible now. Six to seven years back, the prices...
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...his maternal and paternal grandparents still living. When you look beyond the surface of the family life of Jacob you will see a different person when Jacob is at home compared to when he is at church or school. At both of these places Jacob is allowed to be more of an adolescent then when he is at home. With certain requirements of his mother and father to help take care of his younger siblings while both parents work two job and also work later than most parents. Jacob is a Caucasian adolescent with brown hair, hazel eyes, he is very slender at 5’ 11”. Upon meeting Jacob most would assume he belongs to the stereotypical role of swimmer or diver. He is a very vibrant, enthusiastic aer about him. Jacobs mother graduate from graduate school with a masters in clinical psychology, his father also graduate from graduate school with his masters in social work. Jacobs mother is retired and receiving a retirement income. His father works at a community health company in Monroeville, pa. Both parents work in stable jobs that allows Jacob to do most things that he wants to do like attend an Ivy League university or study abroad for a semester. Jacob is very close with his family and always feels their love and support and encouragement. Jacob was raised in an upper middle class home with a mother and father who worked, but Jacob never realized that his mother worked until recently...
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...including in school or college/university, the workplace, by neighbours, and between countries. Whatever the situation the power structure is typically evident between the bully and victim. It seems to those outside the relationship that the bully's power depends only upon the perception of the victim, with the victim being too intimidated to put up effective resistance. However the victim usually has just cause to be afraid of the bully due to the threat and actually carrying out of physical/sexual violence, or loss of livelihood. Bullying is behind most claims of discrimination in the workplace. Types of bullying Bullying is when someone repeatedly acts or says things to have power over another person. Bullies mainly use a combination of intimidation and humiliation to torment others. The following is some examples of bullying techniques: * Calling the victim names and stating the victim is useless at whatever they do * Spreading gossip and rumours about him/her * Threats of job loss and disciplinary action for unspecified reasons * Constant negative criticism for unspecified allegations * Taking the victim's possessions or taking control of the victim's work * Demoting the victim * Making the victim do what they do not want to do with a threat of violence or disciplinary action if they refuse * Actually following through with a threat on one occasion to ensure the victim will comply with all future orders Locations of bullying Bullying can occur in schools, universities...
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... The word "you" does not necessarily have to be included in a message that conveys the you-attitude. True False 6. Wordiness means having more words than the meaning of a message requires. True False 7. Wordiness helps to clarify a message by making it concise and easy to read. True False 8. Adding words to increase you-attitude or develop a reader benefit will make a sentence wordy. True False 9. The word "you" should be used in all business messages in order to convey the you-attitude. True False 10. Long sentences, by definition, are wordy. True False 11. Revisions to sentences in order to include the you-attitude should not change the basic meaning of the message. True False 12. To best convey the you-attitude, a company should refer to a customer's order generically as "Your order" since the customer already knows what he ordered. True False 13. A sentence that focuses on the communicator's work or generosity will convey the you-attitude only if the word "you" is included. True False 14. "We" should never be used in a business situation because it focuses on the writer, not the reader, and therefore makes the reader feel excluded. True False 15. The word "I" in a written document suggests that you are concerned about the organization's problems, needs, and...
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...All people handle traumatic experiences in different ways, but some people chose not to address them at all. This is harmful, experts say “Overcoming traumatic stress is all about taking action. Positive action can help you overcome feelings of fear, helplessness, and hopelessness—and even small acts can make a big difference (Robinson, Smith, Segal Traumatic Stress). By leaving traumatic events unacknowledged, it can cause anger management issues and severe depression among other things (What Happens If Trauma is Left Untreated?, PTST Treatment Help). Therefore, people who have been through trauma should direct their energy into something that kindles their creativity. Artemisia Gentileschi was the major exception among Baroque artists, she not only painted to the...
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...Ellripoe On that fateful day when the Creator opened the heavens and allowed it to rain for 40 days and nights, during the days of Noah, before Jesus took his first breath on what we now call Earth, a sword fell with the rain. Like a single rain drop of hope among the blood of the guilty, the sword held a promise. A promise that could change the entire world. It fell somewhere in the deepest, most mysterious parts of Earth, behind a door of green and yellow it lay. Like all gifts from the sky, the sword had a name. ****** Rain slammed her locker door and laid her forehead on the cold metal. Soft vibrations played on the tip of her nose as the sea of middle school bodies streamed past her. Bursts of laughter, playful shoves, and the same over-used swear words rang through the hallway. Taking a deep breath, Rain pushed herself off her locker and put on the fake smile that came instinctively to her. Her soft brown hair played along her serious brown eyes, eyes that belonged only to her Hispanic family. Like a teenager holding a boulder on her back, her shoulders were slightly hunched. As she nudged herself through the hall with the confidence of an eighth grader, she spotted one of her friends. "Looking good, LaChaine." Rain poked her buddy playfully and walked on. "Only the best for the flyest!" LaChaine called over her shoulder, doing her best to both mask her hispanic accent and sound cool. Rain smirked and patted her on the back. And that was it, for the briefest of...
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...Employee HANDBOOK PHILIPPINES Welcome to STARTEK Welcome Brand Warrior! Thank you for joining the STARTEK family. Our mission is to enable and empower you to successfully promote and defend our clients’ brands. Our focus is on ensuring that you are successful in your new position. You are now a Brand Warrior ready to empathize with your customers and fellow employees and take ownership to solve the customer’s issue. You have been hired because you have the determination, enthusiasm and passion for excellence. This handbook was developed to describe the expectations we have for our employees. It also outlines the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. I strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with the contents of this employee handbook as soon as possible as it will answer many questions about employment with STARTEK. We are in the business of helping people through our interactions with them. We impact lives one conversation at a time every single day. Enjoy your experiences at STARTEK and know that all of us are here to help and be sure to have fun! Chad Carlson President & Chief Executive Officer Welcome to STARTEK Welcome Brand Warrior! I feel it’s a great honor to welcome to the STARTEK family our newest Brand Warriors. At STARTEK, being a Brand Warrior is an opportunity to make a difference. You’ll find the STARTEK team consists of talented individuals working together to create a winning team. The ONE TEAM ...
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...possible from your years at L.A. Please read it carefully and share your questions with any of us on the faculty. We will be happy to help you. I am a school administrator who believes in empowering faculty, staff and students to make the school environment more effective, efficient and productive. Trustees, parents and community members all play a role in the life of the school but, most importantly, Lincoln Academy exists for its students. We all need to be responsive to your needs for an exceptional education and it is my pledge to you that I will work with and for you to make your educational experience at LA the best that it possibly can be. I want to encourage you to use me and my office and staff as a resource for you. If you find a rule or regulation that you question, please use every possible avenue to question that rule. If we have no legitimate reason for that rule or policy, then I will assist you in making changes in that rule or policy. Remember, however, that policies are the responsibility of the governing board and we all must follow a legal process to change those. I will continue to make Lincoln Academy the best private secondary school in Maine that serves a public interest. In addition, it is my hope to have Lincoln Academy be a happy and safe environment for everyone. That...
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...avenue in athletics, I have coached at every level from 4-5 year olds through high school. My degree from Florida State is in Physical Education and I have minors in both coaching and business. I was also certified by the American Coaches Effectiveness Program when I attended Florida State. I most recently worked with the past 2 Athletic Directors at Robert Toombs Christian Academy in the Vidalia area where my boys attend school. I was an assistant football and baseball coach there in addition to handling all the equipment manager duties and video responsibilities for all sports. I am going to use RTCA as my basis for this project. CURRENT PROGRAM School: Robert Toombs Christian Academy Location: Lyons, GA Grades: 3K thru 12 Enrollment: Approximately 350 – 100 Middle School Students 115 High School Students Athletic Department Budget: Approximately $60,000 Athletic Department Funding: Student Activity fee included in tuition of all students Home game gate Home game Concessions Sports Offered: Junior Varsity (Middle School – 5th graders are eligible to compete on JV teams, 8th graders allowed to compete in varsity level in all sports except football) Boys Girls Football Softball Cross Country Cross Country Basketball Basketball Wrestling Cheerleading (non-competitive) Baseball Soccer Soccer Track & Field Track & Field Varsity (High School) Boys Girls Football Softball Cross Country Cross Country Rifle Rifle ...
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