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Show report School-Specia- l School Continued from Page 1 it. But then one day in art class, one of the jocks dumped permanent ink on it. The student relayed numerous incidences of harrassment and ridicule by fellow classmates, including being called names, made fun of by teachers, and being kicked in the restroom. In Aprils Kanab High Times a week before the Colorado inciBen Dowse endent, couraged students not to be judgemental. The problem is that anybody cool has to act certain ways and do certain things. HEY!! Lets go riding around in circles, wasting gas for about three hours every night. After all, thats the cool thing to do. What does that tell you about the people who are inventing these rules for the cool? Who is this gang of Einsteins? Make fun of anybody who believes anything different from what you believe. Dont hang out with those people unless, of course, youre just making fun of them. The point is theres no need to make fun of others who are really trying to make something individual of themselves. co-edit- or Addressing complicated problems First ofall were talkingabout a issue, explained Police Chief Crosby. We need to address the harrassment and mistreatment of individuals who two-prong- ed SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY are different from the rest. But just as important, we need to send a very clear answer that violence never, ever is the answer. Crosby stressed that all threats or harrassment will be taken very seriously. Education has a role in this too, added Superintendent Bob Johnson, by making sure that we are teaching, modeling and expecting that tolerance, kindness and respect be shown towards each other in all aspects our school lives. Each individual has a right to expect kind treatment, and a responsibility to treat others likewise. While not all people who are mistreated or harrassed turn violent, isolation often compels students (and adults) to seek alternative, and often detrimental forms of fulfillment. Alcohol, substance abuse and alternative forms of coping, such as cult membership are occasionally sought. If kids cant find a good outlet, theyll seek a bad one, said Kanab High School counselor Carolyn Hamblin. She encourages parents to keep an eye on their children, grams to identify the things we can do to lessen the chances of it ever happening here, said Superintendent Johnson. You can expect to see some changes in policy and procedures because of this, as well as a renewed emphasis on relationships and values. Kanab High School has the following Safe Schools Policy in MAY 5, 1999 harrassment Harrassment is more difficult Plugging kids into activities to get a handle on. How do you teach a kid to respect and appre- or getting them involved in new ciate the rights and difference of areas of interest, is one avenue. ' We need to look for others? ways to be How can we make our more inclusive in our programs schools more inclusive rather than exclusive? from bringing firearms or any look alikes on campus. The law requires that a mandatory suspension (up to one year) be imposed if a student is found in violation. Students are prohibited from assaulting anyone on school property or at any school related events. All assaults, particularly gang assaults, will be dealt with to the full extent of the law. Kanab High School will enforce the Utah State Safe Schools 1 through 907) Policy (53A-- 1 regarding the habitually disruptive student. Any student referred to the principal five times for disruptive behavior will be suspended with a recommendaand their childrens friends. tion for termination. Parents are not usually objecWe do spend time talking to tive when it comes to their own students and teachers about kids, but they can see clearly the boundaries, said Hamblin. faults of their childrens friends. Punishing bullies or hate perWhat rules must be played petrators is difficult, explains Hamblin. Kids just dont rat on by We are doing what every other other kids, said Hamblin, adddistrict is doing.. .taking this ing that it would be ideal if other very, very seriously and exam- kids could quietly report to staff ining practices, policies, and pro- - when they witness a kid being 1-- 90 to How deal with KHS PTA State Farm sponsors bike Custom Painting Guaranteed Insurance Work Welcome- - All Work safety - Dave's Auto Body - rodeo at KES on May 1 5 1580 S 40 W 89A . Kanab, UT 84741 Dave Little 435-644-22- State F arm presents a bicycle safety rodeo for kids. 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A bicycle safety inspection is provided, and children who complete the course earn a laminated bike license certificate which includes We 2 is booking The Kanab High School PTA recently purchased 300 books for the Kanab High School Library. This represents about one book for every student attending KHS. The funds to pay for them came from this year's Haunted House fundraiser, along with matching funds from the school district under the Incentives for Excellence" program. With the creative direction of Kortney Stirland, many volunteers from the community came together to create the scary rooms in the Haunted House. As you know, KHS is sponsoring a reading program this year where students read for 15 minutes per day during class. The PTA wanted to show its support for this program by purchasing these books. Certified PPG Painters Certified PPG Collision Repair Center 1 and activities, said Superinten- dent Johnson. Ways to help all We arent likely to find a cure-al- l of our students feel valued and for societys ills. The pecking important because of our indiorder has been around since Cain vidual uniqueness and place: State law prohibits students and Abel, but we can do things harrassed. Treat mom to a meal out. Open 11 am to 10 pm on Mother's Day. to minimize the isolation some students feel. ' their photo. Children will need a bike to participate. Helmets are recommended, but loaners will be available if needed. Everyone is invited. |