School Rules

Changing rules at other schools.

100

When are school rules usually changed?

School rules are usually overturned when there is an overwhelming amount of support to change it, or the rule doesn't make sense in the current situation.

200

What have students done to change the school rules?

Students have made petitions, complained to the teachers and staff, and told their parents about the problem.

300

What happens when the rule does get changed?

The principal or a member of the administration calls in a group of students who discuss what the new rule or rules should contain.

400

Are there any laws that help change rules? If so, what are they?

Yes, the "trigger" laws state that if 51% of parents of enrolled children sign a petition, then they can help change the school. They have the power to fire teachers or members of the administration or even shut down the school.

Changing rules based on situations at Kennedy.

100

What is the first situation that a rule gets changed?

The federal or state requirements change and the district needs to adjust or create a rule.

200

What is the second situation that a rule gets changed?

A situation comes up and the rules must be adjusted to address the situation.

Creating Rules Hierarchy

100

First step.

Federal and State requirements.

200

Second step.

District requirements.

300

Third step.

Specialized school rules.

400

Fourth step.

Administration.

500

Fifth step.

Staff, parents, and students.

What would happen if this rule didn't exist?

100

You need at least a passing grade in all subjects to join a sport team.

If this rule didn't exist then Phillip would probably not have gotten mad at Miss Narwin because he would have made the track team and he and his family don't seem to care much about his grades.

200

"Please rise and stand at respectful, silent attention for the playing of our national anthem."

If this rule didn't exist than there would have been no story or the story would have been very different. There would have been nothing for Phillip to get back at Miss Narwin with so nothing would have happened.