Different Meaning Towards Values

In class we talked about certain values that are the "right thing" or supposedly respected at Stevenson. A few were education, freedom, and bullying/violence. Just for the record, when I saw that the front of the assignment books says, "Success for every student" I sort of laughed. Of course schools want to encourage that idea that everyone does amazing in school and go on to bigger and better things. But, the fact is, even with a great school like Stevenson, not everyone will succeed. Not everyone attends college also. I have seen many kids who don't try, ditch class, and just don't care. However, others take advantage of the numerous opportunities at school and do well. Just because you attend a great school with great opportunities, does not mean that you will 100 percent succeed. Freedom is also another thing that isn't what it seems. You gain more freedom as you get older it seems. But, I have witnessed and experienced many lack of freedoms and meetings with deans. Once I was punished for freedom of speech. I thought I am allowed to say what is on my mind to a friend. But, I guess that isn't the case. They are trying to protect students, but not to a point where we seemed trapped and afraid when in or near the school campus. Lastly, the idea that no bullying or violence happens and that their will be consequences. Stevenson is such a large school with many more students than deans and faculty. Of course threats happen whether they are in a joking matter or serious. And, not all kids are caught and that can instill fear and students. Certain values are perceived in one way, but actually seen or experienced in others. And, changes in society will not be able to change that really.