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DEL.ICIO.USIf I ruled the world, or at least North Springs Charter School
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The dream of many school kids has become reality in our little community as there is now a school without a principal.
Vicky Ferguson, principal of North Springs Charter School of Arts and Sciences, retired recently leaving the school with a vacancy.
And while I’m sure the existing administration at North Springs will do a crackerjack job in the interim, I’d like to throw my hat into the ring. Let me spell out my qualifications and platform.
First, I attended North Springs in 8th and 9th grade, back in the dark days before middle school. I was on the field when the Spartans won their state football title in 1969. It’d be like those big-time college football programs hiring a coach who played at the school years before.
Second, I attended public school right here in Sandy Springs from grade 1 (no pre-k back in the old days) through 12. I’m homegrown.
And last, I have two kids in college and I’m pretty sure high school principals pull in a decent paycheck.
Now that we’re all feeling warm and fuzzy about me, let’s shift to what I’d do as principal.
Job one would be bringing a staple gun to school and helping all those young gentlemen who have not been able to master the art of keeping their pants up where they need to be.
The fee for a student parking permit would be 1% of the retail price of their car.
Any kid that wants to be a cheerleader can be a cheerleader. Cheer until you’re hoarse, regardless of gender or any other criteria used.
All soda and candy machines - out the door.
Any kid making a cellphone call during school hours will get a day of detention. Any kid caught texting during school hours will clean the cafeteria greases traps.
Any kid who want to drop out of school on their 16th birthday to seek their fortune will be given a job application to every fast-food joint within a five-mile radius of the school to help them realize their dream.
For any parents wanting to complain about anything, my door is always open. Provided they can pass a brief quiz showing they can name all of their child’s teachers, what their child’s class schedule is, as well as the kid’s approximate current GPA.
You guys think I have a shot?
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By Townie
November 27, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this
What’s up with the football team? If you want community involvement then try to have a winning program that generates excitement on and off the field. I guess we will have to stick with Marist….
By Mrs. Warren
November 28, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this
My dad went to North Springs at some point in the late sixties. He graduated from Brandon Hall in 69.. but I think he was at NSHS 67-68. Only 1 year.
Your principal plan sounds pretty good actually. Too bad someone will find something wrong with everything you said even though you are CORRECT!!
By mo
November 30, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this
I also attended NSHS graduating in early 70’s and your plan sounds like a great idea to me. I doubt Victor Hanson and Ms. Paradise (Principal and Asst. Principal) would have tolerated the students of today