Hey there! So, let me fill you in on what’s been happening at Warrington Preparatory Academy. It seems like the 7th grade students have been causing some trouble, which has led to a modified schedule for the whole grade. But don’t worry, the principal, Dr. Erica Foster, says things are getting better. She even took WEAR News on a tour of the school to show them the improvements.
During the tour, Dr. Foster addressed the complaints from parents and students about a hostile environment at the school. She explained that the decision to change the 7th grade schedule was due to disciplinary issues. Some teachers were leaving because of the students’ behavior, and they had to take action.
But now, Dr. Foster says they are overcoming that hurdle. The focus is on building a strong community within the school. And let me tell you, it’s been working! Discipline has not been an issue in the 7th grade hallway this week.
Now, let’s talk about the basketball program. There’s been some controversy surrounding it. According to multiple teachers, the decision to rule the team ineligible to play this season was based on lies. They claim that Dr. Foster and the boys’ coach, Lutimothy May, knew the players were ineligible but still allowed them to play. However, the school district later declared them ineligible after the first game.
Dr. Foster clarified that they focus on the students’ current grades and had planned to address any eligibility issues as they came up. She doesn’t know what happened after that, but the district said the students couldn’t play because of their eligibility status. It’s unfortunate that the kids had to go through this, but sometimes technicalities can cause problems.
Oh, and here’s some gossip for you! Apparently, the basketball controversy led to the resignation of the school’s athletic director. It seems like not everyone was happy with how things were handled.
But despite all the drama, Dr. Foster and the administration are staying strong. She ended the interview by saying that she needs positivity and not rumors right now. So let’s hope things start looking up for Warrington Prep!