helping the school monitor potential problems that
could arise between kids, or as a result of the emotional burdens of poverty or drug abuse at home.
Eighth-grade student Kailey Grace says the school
is like a family. In contrast to Grassy Fork, the
school she used to attend left her feeling left out.
She felt that she learned the basics but was poor
at math and didn’t do well on state tests. Thanks to
one-on-one time with teachers, she’s earning a B
in math – and has a completely different attitude
about school.
“In this community, there are a lot of children with
poor home lives,” said Kailey. “School is a safe environment, so it can really help them grow, because
school is a safe place for them. You can tell they
want to teach you, so students really want to learn.”
SCHOOL
IS A SAFE
ENVIRONMENT,
SO IT CAN
REALLY HELP
THEM GROW,
BECAUSE SCHOOL
IS A SAFE PLACE
FOR THEM.
-Kailey Grace, 8th Grade
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