[BHS Etree] ADMIN: Message regarding the "Assassin Game"

[BHS Etree]

PLEASE do not reply to this email

Dear Parents, particularly parents of Juniors and Seniors,

Below is an email that our Dean of Students sent out today to our junior and senior classes.  Please take a look, and discuss with your student.  Every year, I speak with parents who wonder why we take this game so seriously at BHS, and I hope you will all understand that the disruption level that it causes can seriously undermine our attempts to keep our students in class and learning even as the year begins to wind down.  Thank you very much as we deeply appreciate your support in helping communicate our expectations.

Erin on behalf of the BHS Admin Team

Message to students:

Dear Juniors and Seniors,

Please read this email carefully because your participation in the "assassin" game may result in consequences you can avoid.

Why are we concerned about what many consider to be a harmless game? Because in the past, students playing this game have substantially disrupted the learning process, missed class, destroyed school property, driven unsafely, trespassed on private property, and engaged in other unsafe behaviors. 

Because of these serious concerns about safety, property, and disruption to the learning environment, consequences including possible suspension will be issued for students participating in "assassin". This includes behavior that occurs on the way to, during, or going home from school. Participation may include threatening to "hit" others, running away because you are in the game and targeted by an “assassin”, or entering classes looking for targets. In addition to a suspension, you will be required to pay for any damages if your actions cause destruction of property.  All suspensions are included in a student's permanent record and will be reported to colleges of graduating seniors. Please make good decisions and don’t jeopardize your opportunity to participate in the celebrations and activities you've worked so hard to be a part of!

Thank you for working with us to ensure that our final weeks of school are safe and positive.

Sincerely,

The BHS Admin Team

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