Congratulations goes out to the young people of Forestville Military Academy (formerly Forestville High School) graduation class of 2006 (Article on the graduation). I'm extremely proud of these young people (and their parents). This school was a major risks for the county, school board, parents, and kids. For those families that endured the "you can't wear the latest clothes at the school" taunts, I applaud you. For the kids that endured the "you're stupid for taking orders all the time" taunts, I applaud you. For the school leadership that endured the "this will never work in Prince Georges County" taunts, I applaud you.
Although their test scores haven't reached the level everyone expects, this school is making a difference. This school has done a wonderful job in teaching the students that your life won't be over if you don't wear "booty jeans" and "jeans hanging off your a#@" everyday. This school has done a wonderful job in teaching the students that they can be successful at the next level (the number of students taking the SAT test has risen dramactically).
I never thought I would say this but if the school adminstrators really want to see a difference in our kids start with THE DRESS CODE. Most of the time student fights and sex drives can be traced by to dress code influences from the media and friends.
GREAT JOB FORESTVILLE MILITARY ACADEMY
Just a thought
Written by COWBOY4EVER
1 comment:
I commend you for a job well done! I am extremely inspired by the change that has taken place at this school. All is takes is persistence and faith. I am appalled that they have had to explain their purpose whenever new personnel takes over. Hopefully by reading this article the administration will get the message.
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