The Tattler collected anonymous responses from IHS students to the question, “What advice would you give to the administration in the coming school year?”
“More open to taking student suggestions and turning them into action.”
“A system that would specifically deal with people’s complaints.”
“The administration should not push their initiatives without providing tangible results of previous endeavors.”
“An advisory committee that could help students connect more with the school.”
“Gender-neutral bathrooms.”
“Ease of communication between students and decision-making bodies.”
“A better way of evaluating teachers and dealing with teachers who need improvement”
“The administration does not get involved unless you really bug them.”
“The counselors should give deeper insight to post-high school life and useful advice for students so that they can achieve their full potential, whether that is in getting jobs they want or getting accepted to colleges.”
“Make sure that the staff provides comfortable environments for students and their families. Things like a staff member’s negative attitude can discourage families to come back to them, leading to fewer problems addressed.”
“Transparency.”
“Fund sports other than football.”
“There should be more of an effort put into breaking divides within the student body.”
“Let students freely move within the campus.”
“Guidance, not instruction.”
“A student’s schedule should be sculpted based on his or her needs and wants.”
“The administration should be more receptive and sympathetic to people’s concerns.”
“Ms. Linton gets to school and leaves so early. There should be a representative for her so that students can perform duties pertaining to after-school activities.”