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Any of you parents with children in Oconee middle or high schools read the new Behavior Code (Adopted June 2008)? I found several concerns and errors. These are the codes are children are expected to live by.... I'd think it'd be important to get it right. Anyone else see any problems with it?

"Has America gone so far downhill that is has lost faith in God and their own country by putting a know-nothing idiot in the White House? Can you answer that? I thank everybody for voting, but you can kiss your rights goodbye."

Actually, this happened eight years ago.

I haven't seen it MyTake, where can I find it?

JohnBirch, that was my first thought when I read it too.

There goes that group hug right out the window again!

MyTake - same as Sparrow - can you tell us where to find the Behavior Code please.

I read one of the comments to Willie several times to make sure I read it right. Sure enough, some guy with apparently NOTHING to do to occupy his time actually spent time riding through Walhalla checking who knows how many signs for permit numbers. He mentioned "not one sign", so (Heaven help him) he must have checked them all, including yard sale signs. What a pitiful existence this guy must have. Why not spend that idle time volunteering instead with one of the civic groups' roadside trash pickup efforts? I'd rather have our law enforcement officers working on real crimes, not being sign cops.

MyTake, thanks for the good words yesterday. See I have an investigative nature and grew somewhat tired of this media bully. He craves the spotlight so let’s just give it to him. He has found somewhat of a “safe house” in this column. The agency he works for won’t be as impressed as some of his cohorts have been. I think they’d frown on this sort of thing. This column tracks everything that’s written. It’s kind of like the book of life. You’re accountable for all you’ve said and done. I’m like most people, when somethingstinks, like outdated food, you just discard it into the category of trash.

fred, I found it but don't see anything too disturbing in it. Here's the link, I'm sure it won't be a problem posting it since it's a public access page,

http://www.oconee.k12.sc.us/behavior_cod...

MyTake can you specify what disturbs you about it?

john birch once he takes the oath hes the leader like it or not

wilsoncoward, you seem to know a lot about somethingstinks, are you here on a vendetta? If you are, I think that's very immature and "coward"ly.

Not necessarily david, if it's proven that he's not a citizen the we get stuck with Lieberman, which actually wouldn't be so bad, Joe's a pansy and there would be no chance of a second term with him.

Wilson, if you have a direct beef with me please, I emplore you to contact me privately through my screenname link here if you are to "cowardly" to do it in this public forum. I would really like to know what I have done to tick you off. As I am sure others would too. Please also advise me as to who Mr. W. is as well. I have apologized at times on here for things that I have said that offended others and I would extend an apology to you as well if you could only let me know what I have done to offend. Please elaborate, or refrain from the unfounded slamming.

Well, for a couple quick examples... 303 says (in part).. Since alcohol consumption is illegal by minors, consumption of any amount of alcohol will constitute a violation of this section. This includes being present on District/school property or at any school-sponsored event after using any amount of these substances.

I didn't know alcohol consumption is illegal by minors, or is it? My Nyquil bottle (10% alcohol) says adults (12 yrs and older). The SC Code of Regulations says... Code of Regulations 7-200.4. Person Under 21--Violation to Allow Possession and Consumption of Alcoholic Liquors, or Possession and Consumption of Beer or Wine, on Premises.

Did the writer of the schools' code not have enough room to describe the intent of the code accurately? The hard copy has at least a page and a half of empty paper. Did the writer not just redefine SC code (and at who's expense)? This is a Category III offense and... "All Category III Offenses will involve law enforcement."

I'm not advocating kids going to school drunk!! Let's be realistic. This is Behavior CODE (not guideline). Accordingly, I could give my child nyquil (or one of the many perscription meds that contain alcohol) send them to school in the morning and since they have alcohol in their system, they now get a criminal record through law enforcement.. Am I the only one who has trouble with this?

How about 309... are we redefining common words now?

Just a couple quick examples (I found several issues). Don't think the schools are applying any common sense here either, they are not, this is CODE.

wilson what's the deal with you and something? Just wondering!

Wilson you also seem to think you know who I am. I can assure you that I work for no one whos first or last name starts with W if that is what you imply. Unless you explain yourself we can't determine who you have me confused with.
Agency?

I don't think that's an issue, unless your child swigged a half bottle of nyquil with the intent to get drunk and showed up at school in an inebriated state then they would never know that he took nyquil.

The only one I had a question about is at the very top, I would be very curious to know exactly what a child could do OFF school property that would interfere with the school environment.

The following regulations are designed to protect all members of the educational community in the exercising of their rights and responsibilities.
These regulations are effective during the following times and places:
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on school grounds before, during or after school hours
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on school grounds at any other time when the school is being used by a school group
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off the school grounds at any school and/or school-related activity, function, or event
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on a school bus, school vehicle, or school bus stop
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at any time or in any place (including off school grounds and during non-school hours) where student conduct has a direct effect on the school's ability to maintain an orderly and safe learning environment

somethingstinks, don't let him get to you, he's just a troll and if he keeps harassing you report his posts.

Mytake, I know what you are talking about. A friend gave her child something for a cough and it made him sleepy during one of his classes and the school thought he was drunk and was going to suspend him. Which isn't right because he wasn't sick enough to stay home or for a trip to the doctor. So she thought it would be ok for him to take this medicine. Apparently is wasn't!

Maybe 'wilsoncoward' is one of Obama's new Civilian Security Guards? Just asking :)

Will fight for you Something!

There you go fred, you don't need openup, you figured it out all on your own. lol

Rahm Emanuel, Obama's new Chief of Staff, writes in his book..."The Plan: Big Ideas for America,"

"It's time for a real Patriot Act that brings out the patriot in all of us. We propose universal civilian service for every young American. Under this plan, all Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 will be asked to serve their country by going through three months of basic training, civil defense preparation and community service."

What Obama will do is shift the focus of mandatory community service onto the schools by attaching it to federal funding. IT'S STILL UN-CONSTITUTIONAL!!!

Sparrow, do you think I am doing wrong by trying to rectify the stuation? If I offend someone on a personal level, as it seems I have done to Wilson, I will do everything in my power to apologize.

And did you catch the part about the draft in Emanuels statement?

Be afraid, be very afraid!

Yes you should give up on trying to rectify a situation you know nothing about and of which he is too ambiguous.

I guess I have no other recourse since he/she will not respond to my requests. Thanks for your input, and thanks for the vote of confidence Fred, but I will not fight unless I get more info.

Sparrow,
Here's an example of where "off school property" activities might affect school. If a teacher goes to Walmart and gets verbally assaulted by a student, the school can discipline the student.

thanks shaft

Free at last, Free at last, thank God Almighty that white folks in America are free at last. We no longer owe the black race for buying them from their own people and using them as slaves. It was proven in this election that they can achieve the highest of goals. Special treatment out of guilt for what our ancestors did is now null and void. We are now all on even ground. Please overturn all programs that take away the rights of hard working whites and goverment giveaways to special groups. We can now start a national fund raising event for the advancement of whites and also start a white man's college fund not to mention a Miss White America Pageant. Free at last. Free at last!!!

Sparrow - the code says "any amount", and if you continue to read the code note, "...as well as statements made by the student as to consumption of alcohol" So, no "inebriated state" needs to be displayed to be in violation. Again, at who's expense, and shouldn't our childrens' environments be important enough to get it right?

If anyone is concerned about their childrens environment,home school or private school.

I am already investigating alternatives for my childs schooling next year, need to get her out of govt indoctrination center.

I'm wondering if Obama will put his money where his mouth is and put his kids in public school but I hear they've been checking out private schools.

and... "Since alcohol consumption is illegal by minors," seems to be an erroneous statement. So we're letting the codes our children are expected to live by be based on untrue statement dictated in code. You think our children don't see this and question the same? They are smarter than some might think.

Rahm Emanuel, Obama's new Chief of Staff, writes in his book..."The Plan: Big Ideas for America,"

"It's time for a real Patriot Act that brings out the patriot in all of us. We propose universal civilian service for every young American. Under this plan, all Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 will be asked to serve their country by going through three months of basic training, civil defense preparation and community service."

TIME FOR PITCHFORKS!!
Isn't that communism?

Isn't that something like Israel does? It's mandatory service. And they are not communist.

Nah, that's patriotism!

freda we used to have the draft every man owes 30 years to the govermentiif your number was up you went in and they could keep calling you back till you did 30 years i got greetings from the reserves a couple of years ago my dr replyed to them i havent heard any more

Sparrow, I think u mean Joe Biden rather than Lieberman. but u were right about the pansy part being Lieberman, definitely not Biden.

Sparrow - surely you jest

You're right openup, I meant Biden but he's a pansy too, I don't see much difference between those two. But in all fairness I always liked Biden and his soft nature.

fred, would I jest?

david, we're all forced into servitude by virtue of the income tax.

Sparrow is more fun that watching Andy and Barney.

Watch out odj ... sounds like you are picking on Sparrow - she don't like that!

Oh, NO.......that was a compliment. Barney is my hero. Gets to act stupid and gets paid for it, too. Yep, he's my hero. And now Sparrow is running a close second.

Yeah odj, watch it!!

If I'm second behind Barney, I'm not sure how to take that. I get to act stupid and don't get paid for it, if I got paid would that move me above Barney?

The Patriot Act that Emanual proposes sounds a lot like Nazi Germany to me.
Lord help us.

Did davidpatrick344 leave a little something(.) out of his last post? Please tell me that I'm not the only one.

Thank you daltrey - that is what I was thinking!

I am new to this "comment" section, which appears to be somewhat a daily discussion group. I have been reading comments for the past few days, and besides the occasional nasty remarks, I have enjoyed reading the debate. Just wanted to let y'all know that. I will try my best to join in sometime as another opinion among all the different ones on here.

Welcome hollady, we could use another opinion, it keeps us sharp. I promise to try and keep the wolves at bay.

daltrey and fred, you're just being paranoid.

Being paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.;-)

Welcome Hollady! We love different opinions! Gives us a chance to change your mind - or vice versa!!! Can't wait to read some of your opinions.

Sparrow - paranoid???? I don't call it paranoid - I call it being prepared!

Daltrey - I was agreeing with you top post. I don't know what you are talking about with david leaving something(.) out. Guess I am being stupid.

*your

Okay Rose!

Speaking of prepared, I cooked taters, yup I did, waiting for that prime rib.

Nope, Sparrow, don't think you can act stupid and get paid for it, unless you are a big ole Movie Star. And, I was referring to you as being second to Barney only as a hero, not as to being able to act stupid.

Oh, on to the next.......I have a gun because I am PREPARED, not PARANOID. Not quite the same, but on will cause the other to occur.

Welcome Holladay. You will surely add more insight and humor to these posts.

Oh, sorry I misunderstood, might have been the way you put it that confused me. :)

Better stock up on ammo, heard the price has doubled in the last week. Nothing like profiteering to make the public feel warm and fuzzy.

Welcome aboard Holladay. Glad to have a new perspective on here.

got to come and get the Prime Rib Sparrow - I can't afford the gas to bring it to you!

Thanks a lot everyone! What a friendly welcome:)

well get it ready and let me know the time and place and I'll be happy to use my gas.

hollday, don't let our friendliness fool you, we always weave a web for the unsuspecting. lol

I have a neighbor, do I need say anything else???

you might have to say a little bit more since I don't know what the heck you mean by your last post. See you labeled me Rose and it has been downhill ever since!

Welcome Holladay to the wild bunch.

LOL, sorry! I did switch it to odj being Rose and now she's trying to pawn it off on everyone else and she's being mean to me.

You don't have a "neighbor", like "that" neighbor, "the" neighbor, "one of those" neighbor? Let me spell it out, she wants to be my friend, I don't want a friend.

How did we manage to go from the Golden Girls..and Stan, to Willie's Angels and now the Wild Bunch and all in the matter of an hour?

See what I mean?

Ken, have you ever watched the Golden Girls? If you have, you know how Dorothy is always slamming the door in Stan's face....

Remember how we used to have a monitor? I think she gave up on us and quit!

ask anyone who was drafted in the 60ies you could do your 2 years and they can call you back untill your 55 or you do 30 years of service

you didnt have to be active you could be reserve

on our 18 birthday we used to have to register at the draft board and it you didnt have a draft card you couldnt work

Well if you don't want to be my friend, and you don't want to be Rose, you could at least volunteer to be the new Monitor.

oh there you go .... what are you thinking odj to have Sparrow as a monitor???

I will never be allowed to say anything!!!

You are correct David. I remember that when my brother was going to be drafted and he just went ahead and volunteered - Vietnam War era - I don't think it was long after they did away with the draft, correct?

Now my son has just received his discharge papers from Marines, however, has 2 years inactive.

Hey openup - curious about your opinion on the comment where Sparrow found that statement out of your new President Elect's Chief of Staff Book - I think you have mentioned you have young kids and just want your take on it.

fred, I'm the stupid one. I have difficulty reading a statement that doesn't contain periods.

No fair talking about me when I'm gone. I could be room monitor, that would be fun. <evil laugh>

odj, it's not you I don't want to be friends with, it's my neighbor, the drug addict.

no you can still be called up if its something they need with me i have heart falure so they didnt want me but i would have gone some of the guys in my flying club did go and their in their 50ies

ask your son for the next 30 years he can be recalled if they need him

Thought I was Dorothy? Am I supposed to slam the door now?

Welcome Holladay!

U know Fred, I have honestly never thought about it. Let me mull it over. Initially I don't see it as a bad thing.

I personally don't see anything wrong with mandatory service. Look at you, David: you did it, and your generation, and you learned to work for a living! Not sit around and ask Uncle Sam for a handout! Maybe that's what this country needs again.

Yes Dorothy, you can slam the door now but I don't think the effect will be the same since Stan isn't standi