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The Weekly
VO LU M E X V I I I , N U M B E R 9 A weekly publication of The Post Oak School
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N OV E M B E R 9, 2 012 Available online at www.postoakschool.org
“ I D ON ’ T L E T M Y VOIC E G O U N H E A R D” by John Long, Head of School
“I
have strong opinions. I always speak up in literature seminar. I don’t let my voice go unheard.” One of our current eighth grade students made that clear and powerful statement to me. Admission Director Vivian Blum and I interview eighth grade students to prepare them for high school admission interviews. We hope that each of these talented young people enrolls in the Post Oak High School. We know that they are applying to other schools as well. They will have several choices when it comes to high school enrollment.
Middle School students check students’ registration for the mock election. See results inside.
“I don’t let my voice go unheard.” What does that statement reveal about this student and her class? She has the courage to speak out; to risk expressing her opinion. What’s the risk in that? Think back to your own middle school environment: the social climate of the classroom and among your peers. Was it a climate that encouraged authenticity from every individual? continued on page 2