In the first two novels and movies, it seems that student safety may not be as important as it is has been implied. Each year a different problem arises, one that could seriously harm the students, and it is almost as if Dumbledore brushes it off to leave these problems for his students to deal with. As one of the most, if not the most, powerful sorcerer in the world you would think he could tell a bad wizard form a good, but it constantly allows someone to jeopardize the student's safety. For example leaving an infant on a door step, or Like bringing the philosophers stone into Hogwarts, and leaving the mirror of Erised to be found so easily. And not closing the school with a basilisk on the loose Dumbledore has been extremely careless when it comes the safety and mental health of the Hogwarts …show more content…
In the first chapter of the entire series, Dumbledore brings Harry Potter, who is only a year old, to his muggle aunt and uncle. Harry is arguably the most important infant in all of magical Britain. And instead of knocking on the door or making sure that someone takes this child inside, Dumbledore just leaves an infant on the doorstep. Voldemort had just disappeared not even twenty-four hours ago; no one knew what happened to him, and Dumbledore thought it was a good idea to leave a defenceless infant child on a random doorstep. First, bringing the Philosophers stone into the school, and also having the mirror of Erised, a mirror that can show anything you want, in a room that anyone could walk into and find. It was almost like Dumbledore wanted Harry to find the mirror and figure out how to use it. Also he knew
For instance, if a student had harmful things in their locker, it’d be easier to find and confiscate them. This would prevent a potential dangerous situation, and the student would face proper consequences. Whilst I agree that locker searches could definitely potentially keep schools safer, I still believe that there are better ways to enforce safety than going through a student’s possessions, which could be mentally damaging. Mental health is equally as important as physical health, so damaging one to fix the other is still creating
In this day and age where school administrators consider backpacks, lockers, and baggy pants to be potential dangers to students and faculty, what will be next? Perhaps pencils, pens, scissors, and glue will be added to the list of items to ban from schools. These, along with other hazardous educational necessities pose real threats to maintaining an orderly school and should be prohibited.
One once said that there is no such thing as bad publicity, but maybe some schools disagree with this statement, and they take publicity more seriously than the welfare of their facility, staff, and students. A school with bad reputation is not going to receive many applicants, but is this a valid excuse for not protecting their students? I believe that if there is a disturbance like a student threatening someone or a shooting, schools should notify the police right away. Mary Hoeft, a professor of communication arts and French at the University of Wisconsin – Barron County, wrote Professors in the Crosshairs, an article about incidents that occurred at her school that should have involved the police. Hoeft spoke of a situation where a young female student raged down the ...
In light of recent acts of violence in the nation’s schools, school safety and security have become a hot topic. However, the issue of school safety goes beyond student violence. It includes property damage, theft, and anything else that concerns the overall well being of schools. While it is important to create a safe environment in schools it is also necessary to make sure students feel comfortable in this atmosphere. The security can not be so overbearing that it becomes a negative tactic that gets in the way of the students main objective, learning. Barely noticeable cameras, ID cards, and security guards without uniforms can help generate this safe, but comfortable learning environment. On the other hand metal detectors and mini police forces may be a little too reminiscent of George Orwell’s novel, 1984, or even modern prisons. School security should not be overbearing or obtrusive where it gets in the way of a comfortable environment that is conducive to learning in the nation’s schools.
In the last ten years there have been eighteen school shootings in the United States. Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Universities are all included. From these eighteen shootings there were one hundred and one students and faculty members killed, the majority being students. In the average classroom, there is at least fifteen students to one teacher. One adult is tasked with insuring the safety of fifteen to thirty students. How are teachers expected to accomplish this in the event of a shooting? There are safety codes and drills practiced such as code red, code blue, and evacuation drills that can help keep students safe. In the event of a code red students are to gather in the corner of the room farthest from the door; teachers turn off the lights and lock the door. Some teachers do what they can and barricade the classroom door with desks or filing cabinets… but hiding in a dark room isn 't enough. A code red is called out when an intruder is in the building. The shooter would hear the code red being announced and know the students are hiding, especially if the shooter is a member of the school, then they know exactly what the procedure is. A barricaded door might deter a shooter, but they will most likely move on to the next class-- or they decide that the barricade isn’t going to stop them. In the high school I attend the vast majority of classroom doors are mostly glass; in theory a school shooter can shoot right through without even having to enter the classroom. The best way to protect students is to have a more effective defense against threats.
Which can be having armed officers walk though halls, making sure the school is safe from any harm that could potentially happen.
To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, there are many rules you must follow. I try to start out by abiding by all safety rules, established by the Learning center. I know that my center has the child’s best interest, we work hard to avoid any injuries at all cost. One of the rules that I teach my students is, to always use their walking feet. We must be cautious, especially if we have to walk up and down a flight of stairs. I am also current on my CPR/First Aid certification, just in case I need to assist in an emergency.
Teachers need the ability to discipline students. Evicting the fear of lawsuits from teachers makes for a more productive atmosphere. The classroom is not the only place where safety and responsibility are weakened. Playgrounds have been... ... middle of paper ... ...
Answer: Certainly, safety is a major concern when it comes to every student. However, there comes a time when we are put in situations that are unavoidable due to extreme behavior. Cases like this one have allowed us to document, and therefore show proof, that inclusion is not in the best interest of a student, for their safety, and the safety of those they are in class with. When dealing with parents who want full inclusion and do not want to hear reasons why inclusion may not work, cases like Light v. Parkway have given the district the ability to “overrule” those
The issue of school safety has become a controversial topic in the United States, due to tragic acts of violence occurring on a daily basis. American citizens should never have to cope with the negative impact of school violence, no matter how often they hear about the tragedies (Jones, "Parents" 1). In the past, schools were viewed as a safe place for children to get an education. Recently, the concern over violence in schools has taken a toll on many parents, school administrators, and legislatures (Eckland 1). Studies have shown that there are over 3 million acts of violence in American public schools each year. Not all occurrences are serious and deadly, but they occur on a daily basis throughout our country (Jones, “School” 6). This has caused many parents to worry about the well-being of their children while they are in class. This has also led to an increase in questions and concerns by parents and guardians. Many people have asked, “What are you doing about safety and security on my child’s campus” (Schimke 2). School violence is the cause of elevated worry and fear for their children, and school districts should enforce better security.
One reason why school officials should look through lockers and backpacks for weapons and drugs is, because it could harm
Safety, what makes us feel safe at school? As an elementary age student, safety was never something we really thought about. We just never thought a fellow classmate would do the unthinkable and bring a weapon to school and harm our teachers and fellow students. We spent our time worrying about if Suzie and Janie were going to invite us to their birthday party and if Johnny and Joey were going to be the winners of the dodgeball game. As we grew and moved from elementary age into middle school, most of our thoughts of safety were more about “stranger danger” than weapons. Never thinking once
Predominant goal is having a classroom management and creating a safe learning environment. Learning how to manage a classroom successfully is a difficult task for teachers. The everyday concern of beginner teachers is classroom management. Beginners teachers report the weak classroom management skills and disruptive students are the most significance barriers to being a good teacher (Fideler & Haskelhorn, 1999). Teachers have blamed their lesson plans, preparation in their first years of teaching (Ladd, 2000; Monroe, Blackwell, & Pepper 2010). As a teacher, it is my desire to have my students to have a safe learning environment.
Educational systems make out high schools to apparently be a safe place, things aren't always what they seem to be (Waves). High Schools are defined as one of the safest places to be but really is a place that has some of the biggest problems. Students behavior and mental states are affected daily through high school; it can be from their teachers, peers, even fellow classmates. Increased social issues that are creating an unsafe environment for many high school campuses due to all the behavioral issues.
These days, school safety is one of the most important parts of running a good school. So how can we make our school, safer and a better school overall?