The administration of Youth Academy High School has suspended several students and expelling one for what it describes as disorderly behavior in violation of the school’s student handbook.Speaking to reporters, the school’s Dean of Students, Mr. Stephen Roberts, disclosed that the decision was made to uphold the institution’s commitment to discipline and academic excellence.“Since we started this academic period, Youth Academy has been performing tremendously.
We believe in discipline, and that’s why some students were suspended while one was expelled due to bad conduct,” Roberts stated.“We can’t keep such a student in our school. The expulsion letter has already been prepared and will be sent to the District Education Office,” he added.The expelled student, identified as Abraham Sando, a 10th-grade learner, was reportedly involved in multiple acts that violated the school’s code of conduct. According to Roberts, keeping him in the system could “endanger the lives of other students.”
He cited Article 5, Section 3.8 of the school’s handbook, which prohibits behaviors such as fighting on campus, assaulting teachers, harassment of female students, drug use, and alcoholism. “These rules are clear and every student, along with their parents, is aware of them. We’ve made sure to explain the handbook to all students,” Roberts said.“Even though the student’s father attempted to compromise the issue on several occasions, we stood our ground.
We believe in discipline and quality education, and we will not compromise that,” he emphasized.The Dean further appealed to parents and community members to continue trusting the school’s leadership as it strives to change negative perceptions about the institution.“Youth Academy is not like before. We’ve changed the dynamics. This is no longer a place of disorder or gangsterism.
We stand for discipline and academic excellence,” Roberts declared.He concluded with a message to other students, urging them to abide by the school’s rules and focus on their studies. “This should serve as a caveat to every student. We are not here to intimidate anyone but to help you become productive citizens. Let’s all work in line with the rules that govern our institution,” he said.
Author: P. Uriah Suah
