Open campus discussed at AHS
By Cheyenne Baumann
Published April 1, 2019
Open campus is a school policy that allows 11th- and 12th-graders to leave campus when they don't have a scheduled class or other obligations. Aitkin High School currently does not have an open campus. Aitkin was once an open campus but ended the practice about 10 years ago. Principal Mr. Paul Karelis says he is all for an open campus. “We reward the troubled students when they have a good day but we don't reward the kids that are always good,” Karelis said. “I think that an open campus is a great idea.”
There are always some pros and cons about everything and here are some positives for an open campus. Having an open campus helps students become more mature and act like adults. Students are able to go and help the local economy by getting lunch at some of the restaurants in town and have a varied diet for those who watch what they eat. With an open campus, there could be some troublemakers who can make some tempting decisions. There are some parents who get a little worried about where their children are or what they are doing. Also with an open campus, there are greater chances of students getting into accidents if they are being careless.
Mr. Scott Miller uses his action from principle that he uses in his classroom in support of an open campus. “I would like to see an open campus for juniors and seniors who don't have any discipline behavioral issues,” Miller said. “They definitely have proven they are respectful, responsible and have good character. It's a respect thing from our view that we trust you and that you guys have busy lives and know that you can make decisions that are best for you.”
The Crosby-Ironton principal, Mr. Jim Christenson said they have had an open campus for about 10 years now and it has been successful so far. Crosby’s open campus is for anyone grades 11-12.
“If you’re 16,17,18 and can drive, let's treat them like an adult,” Mr. Christenson said.
Students must have parents’ consent in order to have open campus privileges. The school sends home a form with the students so parents are able to sign it. The students then can bring that slip back to school and if all is good they get the privilege of an open campus. If the student is not using that opportunity correctly, they get that privilege is taken away and lunch detention, depending on what they did. They have not had any problems so far and hope to keep it that way. For the students who don't want to leave school or eat out, they have the opportunity to go to the cafeteria for a grab and go lunch. They can grab their lunch and go eat in the commons or their favorite place to study.
Published April 1, 2019
Open campus is a school policy that allows 11th- and 12th-graders to leave campus when they don't have a scheduled class or other obligations. Aitkin High School currently does not have an open campus. Aitkin was once an open campus but ended the practice about 10 years ago. Principal Mr. Paul Karelis says he is all for an open campus. “We reward the troubled students when they have a good day but we don't reward the kids that are always good,” Karelis said. “I think that an open campus is a great idea.”
There are always some pros and cons about everything and here are some positives for an open campus. Having an open campus helps students become more mature and act like adults. Students are able to go and help the local economy by getting lunch at some of the restaurants in town and have a varied diet for those who watch what they eat. With an open campus, there could be some troublemakers who can make some tempting decisions. There are some parents who get a little worried about where their children are or what they are doing. Also with an open campus, there are greater chances of students getting into accidents if they are being careless.
Mr. Scott Miller uses his action from principle that he uses in his classroom in support of an open campus. “I would like to see an open campus for juniors and seniors who don't have any discipline behavioral issues,” Miller said. “They definitely have proven they are respectful, responsible and have good character. It's a respect thing from our view that we trust you and that you guys have busy lives and know that you can make decisions that are best for you.”
The Crosby-Ironton principal, Mr. Jim Christenson said they have had an open campus for about 10 years now and it has been successful so far. Crosby’s open campus is for anyone grades 11-12.
“If you’re 16,17,18 and can drive, let's treat them like an adult,” Mr. Christenson said.
Students must have parents’ consent in order to have open campus privileges. The school sends home a form with the students so parents are able to sign it. The students then can bring that slip back to school and if all is good they get the privilege of an open campus. If the student is not using that opportunity correctly, they get that privilege is taken away and lunch detention, depending on what they did. They have not had any problems so far and hope to keep it that way. For the students who don't want to leave school or eat out, they have the opportunity to go to the cafeteria for a grab and go lunch. They can grab their lunch and go eat in the commons or their favorite place to study.