Levi Cambridge Principal, Marina Village Middle School
[Levi Cambridge]
Good morning,
On Friday, a survey was sent to our MVMS students with the intent of creating a more welcoming environment for some of our students. In hearing from our community and students we realize that the survey has cause [sic] some confusion, upset many, and in hindsight, [sic] understand why. We apologize for the issues or challenges this may have caused to some of our families. As of this morning the survey has been turned off and the data collected has been deleted.
There are many strategies that caring adults can utilize to support students who are reaching out for help. In some instances, schoolwide efforts are a benefit, but targeted supports are the best practice when addressing the needs of individual students or a small group of students.
Going forward, administration will be working with our school counseling team and staff to determine how we can create the most welcoming environment possible for all of our students. If you have any questions, or would like to meet with me I can be reached at Icambridge@rescueusd.org.
Levi Cambridge Principal, Marina Village Middle School
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The BEST way to help your students is to know your students, and the ONLY way to get to know them is to ask questions.
Maybe more parents need to sit down and do that with their kids.
My son discovered he was gay in 7th grade and that marked the beginning of his descent into self doubt and self loathing. If he had felt that talking about these feelings was an option and even OK at age 12, perhaps he would have felt safe coming out to me sooner and saving himself the hurt and pain he went through for 4 more years. I too was once one of those ignorant parents who feel like kids in middle school aren’t ready to discuss their own sexuality. 10 years later I know better. I would have loved if this questionnaire went out to my son back then and it opened up a conversation. Why are parents so afraid? And the ridiculous comments I have seen that anyone asking a middle school child about sexuality is a predator is simply stupid. Our kids are exposed to sexuality CONSTANTLY whether we want them to be or not. Not taking it doesn’t keep them safe. In fact the opposite is true. Ignorance and secrecy about sex allowed someone I love to be preyed on and assaulted. I wish she had known more.
Thank you Shannon!