West Morning Routines Aren’t Fair
October 13, 2017
Every morning students come to West. What are their choices? Sit in the gym, stand in line, or sit in the cafeteria. However, 8th graders get to roam free due to seniority rules at West, and it needs to stop!
When asked why this rule exist, Mr. Smiley states,” I like the rule because the school has to be organized. Also, there is not enough staff to control all the kids.” Smiley likes that students have a designated spot to wait for the bell and yes, staff shouldn’t have to watch the students in the morning. Yet, 6th and 7th graders are responsible and can be trusted to walk around the school building!
Arden, WMS 7th grader, states“ No, I don’t like the rule because just because their older doesn’t mean they’re more responsible”. 8th graders aren’t that responsible. They run around the school, and they leave junk on the lunch tables/floor and they don’t get in trouble.
When asked Brooklyn (6th grader) about the rules she stated “No this rule isn’t fair at all. We have to stand in a line.” The 6th graders have to stand in a line and a teacher is watching their every move. Something has to be done!
I think 8th graders are spoiled with this rule. They get to walk around the building in the morning, who knows what they’re doing?! Why do they get the freedom to do whatever they want in the morning while no one is watching them. I believe all should have this choice.
The 8th grade only morning rule is fair. We should all have the choice to walk around the building or to stay in the gym. Mr. Smiley should change the rule because even though the 8th graders were here longer doesn’t mean they’re more responsible.
Vincent Van Hala • Jan 21, 2020 at 11:15 am
I literally just read this because it is one of the first articles. But I agree.
Anna Teslak • Nov 19, 2018 at 12:22 pm
Age is no substitute for responsibility. I’m 7th grade and I can be trusted to not destroy the school.
Henry Curran • Nov 7, 2018 at 11:31 am
Just so you know, I’m an 8th grader and I had to do the same exact thing in 7th and 6th. It’s unfair, I know but we didn’t get to roam the school in 6th and 7th grade.
Sam • Dec 10, 2017 at 7:20 pm
You do realize at one point you will be an eighth grader right. It just rotates.
Ethan • Jun 20, 2018 at 12:42 pm
agreed.
Elle • Oct 27, 2017 at 8:15 am
I think this is unfair because the 8th graders get to walk around and us 6th graders get to stand in a line,we are just as responsible as the 8th graders!!
Kyle Gulliver • Oct 27, 2017 at 8:14 am
I think that 8/7graders should stand in line and do what we do every morning.
Natalie Barnes • Oct 17, 2017 at 11:14 am
I really like your article and I agree. We should not have to wait in the cafeteria. It’s not fair because, in my opinion, we are much more responsible than the 8th graders.