Visits to the School Office

Situated at the front of the school, and ever-present in the back of every student's mind, is the dark, ominous, Kremlin-like structure known as the attendance office. Every student knows that there are only three reasons for being there: a friendly yet cold visit to clear absences or get information, a teacher sanctioned errand, and, the dreaded one, a disciplinary referral. The first reason for going to the office is perhaps the least involved in …

…far greater frequency that the other types. All that can be said about this type of experience is that it is to be avoided. Throughout his academic career, the typical student is likely to experience all of these three classes of friendly and unfriendly office adventures, with the unfriendly type being the most dominant. From examining the three types, it is only obvious that teachers and administrators care little for student comfort and convenience during