This past week we rolled out a new system to help manage student traffic in the hallways called MyHomework. This new pass system is designed not only to control the number of students in the hall at any given time, but also to provide valuable data that will help us understand our students' hallway habits better. Please know that this system is not intended to be punitive in any way, and we will continue to adjust our procedures as we go to ensure this system serves our school community effectively. In addition to this, MyHomework will help with scheduling for our Flexible Instructional Time, and also provides our students with great organizational tools to assist with assignment management. We're believe this system will support both the academic and logistical needs of our school.
On a different note, I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for our staff's quick and decisive response during yesterday's Secure Hold situation. When we decided to place the campus on a secure hold while police investigated a situation in the community, our staff acted swiftly to ensure the safety of our students. I’ve always had concerns about how quickly we could secure a campus of our size, especially during lunch, and yesterday proved our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for everyone. Thank you to our staff for their care of our students during the incident and thank you to our students for their attentiveness and support of each other.
Finally, I’d like to address an incident that occurred at last night's soccer match. Some fans were removed for using foul and abusive language during the match. I want to remind everyone that at McCallum sporting events, our expectation is that all cheers will be positive. We are there to support the Knights and celebrate their efforts—not to boo, taunt, or speak negatively about the opposing team or referees. Let’s keep the spirit of sportsmanship at the forefront of every game.
Thank you for your continued support, and let’s keep working together to make our school a place where all students feel safe, supported, and encouraged to succeed.