Walton School Supt. Russell Hughes Bans Homeschool Student from Prom

[CartoonMark]

Please follow these links to read and hear about yet another incidence that proves that Walton County School system lacks positive leadership at the superintendent, school board (three of which are running for re-election), and administrative levels. What happened to this student is a travesty.

Prohibited from prom: Homeschool student denied entry to Walton County dance

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[30A Skunkape]

I see no real problem here. It seems to me that if one opts out of traditional school, they can expect to also opt out of traditional school activities, the vast majority of which she can still participate in if I am reading the story correctly.

 

[bob bob]

I hope a Walton High student gives her an invite.

 

[FactorFiction]

I hope a Walton High student gives her an invite.

I think it's over already. I've known quite a few home schooled students over the years (not here, but in other states) and they were allowed and encouraged to participate in many of the activities like sports, social activities, choirs, bands, and some types of classes that just were not feasible to do with home school groups alone. I'm surprised that she was denied the privilege of attending. It's always hard to get both sides of any story these days, so maybe there is information that would better explain the decision that was made.

 

[Teresa]

Sorry this happened to this young woman. That policy needs some review and updates.