First and foremost Id like to tell you all how much youre appreciated by the student body at Central. You really do great work. I was a member of the class set to graduate this year, class 274. I spent 3 years there and was excited to be finishing my high school career at this great school. After a really poor year at Central I received a letter in the summer letting me know that Ill be transferred to Northeast. This was devastating, and I did all I could to begin trying to appeal the transfer. Ive worked through the district (no luck), called Central (to which quickly Im turned away by the secretary), and written long, detailed letters to President McKenna and Vice Principle Ms. Betof regarding this. All have been ignored. Now, at the face of this, it sounds completely reasonable that I would be expelled after such a poor year (according to both grades and attendance), but theres much, much more to this situation than whats at the surface, and that is why I want the chance to discuss it with Mr. McKenna. I have 2 relevant medical conditions that were only documented by the school in the end of the year (instead of sophomore year when I had let them know of it). Last year I suffered from a sleep disorder that was really, really detrimental to my life and academics. I also suffer from hypothyroidism which affects me to a degree. I really hate to feel like Im playing some kind of victim card, its very unlike me, but I know that these played a significant part in my disappointing performance last year and I think the school should recognize this in part of their decision making process. I scored a 1930 on my first SAT without practice, and I performed fairly up until Junior year. I love Central in the most literal sense possible. The students I have met there are the most unforgettable and interesting people I will ever know. Ive met the best of my friends there that will be with me for the rest of my life. There are teachers there who have truly changed my outlook on life. Im sure that as alumni, you all know where Im coming from when I rave about my appreciation of the people at Central. Its just not something you find in many places. Im seriously disgusted with myself for not respecting the opportunity to attend there last year. I know it might sound crazy that Im even posting or asking this, but its something Im passionate about. Even after all the setbacks and forces telling me no over the last couple months, Im still trying everything I can, because Central means that much to me. My first week at Northeast has honestly been a crushing experience. I am wondering if anyone here has enough influence in the school that they would like to, or even can, somehow arrange for me to be able to have a discussion with Mr. McKenna. That is all I want at this point, the opportunity to represent myself in describing this complex situation. As it is, all I am to Mr. McKenna is a transcript, while I am so much more than that. He hasnt been made aware of who I really am or my story, and it doesnt feel right for a decision to be made so lightly and without discussion when it has such repercussions on my life, both now and in the future. I understand if you dont agree that I should be admitted into Central, or if you dont believe you can help. If you are interested in helping me or want more information then let me know. Thank you so much for reading, this means the world to me.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 18:45:02 +0000
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