I understand students' annoyance with the harsh disciplinary rules of school. I am well aware that each works very hard, and you are ambitious students. And yes, sometimes we are late, or not prepared due to unforeseen circumstances. Let me try to explain the reasons why the school has made these disciplinary rules. First, a student will not be expelled for being late in the morning, where traffic and other things can hinder us all …showed first 75 words of 1572 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1572 total…can raise their concerns about the school. We the foreign teachers are doing what we can, but the real power for change lies with the parents. I hope you now understand some of the reasons for our disciplinary system, as well as the fact that as a teacher (even homeroom teacher), I have little influence on most school/administrative decisions. I therefore do not wish to defend them, but will refer you to our coordinator.