RESPECT Community Meeting

A couple of weeks ago, I approached our student leaders, including the Student Council, National Honor Society, and Friends of Rachel about issues of disrespect and tolerance at Profile School. They decided to host an all-school meeting where students would share real stories of the types of disrespect they had witnessed or heard about, and encourage students to step up and stop this kind of behavior. We then moved to small group break-out sessions led by these students and a teacher where they could debrief and talk about what we could do next. Students identified the areas of the school where disrespect was at its highest, and they also shared their stories of disrespect, times when they have stood up for someone, and dreams for their ideal Profile.

So far, the response to this activity has been overwhelming. Kids and teachers can't stop talking. I had read through all of the stories, and it's obvious that Profile School is ready to step up and stand up for what is right. Is this one event going to solve all of our issues? No. But is it a start? Without question. I am so proud of our student leaders and the people who are willing to take a stand to make Profile a place where everyone feels safe and respected for who they are and what they bring to our community. Please, support each other in your efforts. Let's work together to make Profile the absolute best school it can be. Together, we can do it.

Please feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions on how we can make this message take hold.