Should schools restrict student independence?
Currently only seniors are granted the opportunity to leave campus freely during school hours as long as they can flash their ID to security.
Although a percentage of juniors have cars and off periods, we do not have that privilege and are expected to stick around school and run the risk of getting in trouble if we do otherwise.
The first two years of high school serve as a wake-up call and is when students start to adapt to what is soon to be their future and slowly get a taste of reality.
Once students reach their third year of high school it is time to start thinking about the future, and about what to do for college and where to go.
Our line of thinking transitions from fooling around to being serious and growing up.
Not only do students begin getting cars junior year, but responsibility levels rise immensely. Throughout this year responsibility plays a huge role and if a student is able to keep up with the amount of work that is given to us we should be rewarded.
Once students have cars they have to learn how to manage their time efficiently because there is no longer someone else to rely on to get them places on time. Having these responsibilities are a practice for those who have higher standards set.
I propose more leniency and freedom for juniors that show responsibility, have good attendance, turn in work on time, and maintain a high class rank.
School faculty members’ expectations grow higher as students grow older. We are expected to act as adults but are being limited and have the same requirements as if we are still just entering high school around age 14.