Benton Harbor High School Research Paper

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Every school in America has a different atmosphere and environment. Some schools are bad and some schools are good. In rural areas like Benton Harbor, there are schools with no authority or protection for the kids. Everyone has a different opinion on a school’s status or what needs to be changed. My school, Benton Harbor High School, is failing and debasing into a barren wasteland. The school needs consistent authority. I want to see the authority change and start being more vigilant. The principals need to start being more involved with the students. The security needs to know how to handle altercations and other bad scenarios. Finally, teachers need to give one-hundred percent effort into teaching and grading work. Solving these problems …show more content…
For the past five months, my principals, Mr. Adams and Mr. Pearson have not been interested in getting to know their students. In most schools, you would see principals patrolling the halls checking for misbehavior. Other times they are talking to students who need help with their lives outside of school. I know principals are not allowed to have favoritism for individuals, but getting to know and care for students is different. When I was in elementary, I used to get bullied because of my appearance and nobody understood the struggle. I had nobody to talk to, but my teacher noticed what was happening. She guided me through the year and the pain. Going to school soon became fun knowing I had someone I can trust. I know students who got bullied, raped and cheated in life. Having someone who cares about you in your at school can make an overwhelming impact. Without that person in a student's life, the school would just be a dull boring place with no hope. Once students feel safe and connected with the principal, they will want to attend school and maybe have a good day. I believe a heart warmed relationship between student and principal can make the school