Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Oed High School- Picking Fights (Joshua)

Posted by Civilian Karina Enger (Director of Education) in Oed High School- Picking Fights (Joshua)

Posted by Civilian Jeannette Mathis (Federation Ambassador) in Oed High School- Picking Fights (Joshua)
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The secretary nodded, “Hello Mrs. Woods.” She looked sympathetic, “He was fighting.” The headmaster’s door opened, “Mrs Woods, please come in.”

Headmaster Ch’zaahril

Josh’s mother stepped in with a sigh. She took in Josh and the nose that at least seemed to not be actively bleeding, but certainly looked like someone had hit him. She looked at the headmaster and took a seat next to her son. “How serious is it?” she said softly.

~The Woods Family

Headmaster Ch’zaahril gave her a kind smile, his antena weaving slowly. “He was in another fight, with the new boy. How bad? I’m not sure. Josh hasn’t told me what happened yet.”

Headmaster Ch’zaahril

Mrs. Woods gazed at her son and he did not meet her gaze. “Joshua, explain. and who is the new boy?”

He chewed on the inside of his cheek and looked down. “The Ambassador’s kid. We were having an argument, he took exception to what I was saying and punched me. I punched back. It’s a bit of a blur after that.”

She sighed. “How did the argument start?” Silence. “Josh…” Her tone brooked no argument.

He lifted his head, feeling angry all over again. “Because I started it, happy?! I can’t stand the sight of him and I wanted him to know it. We don’t need his mother spewing whatever nonsense she’s selling and I told him so.”

Mrs. Woods sat, mouth agape, and looked at the headmaster. “I’m so sorry about all of this. I…” She didn’t honestly know what else to say.

~The Woods Family

“This is a high stress time for everyone, Mrs. Woods. Anger, apprehension, resentment are normal. However, this isn’t the first time Josh has been in a fight that he instigated.” He looked between mother and son. “I am within the rules of the school to suspend him. I don’t want to do that. I am willing to do a probation if Josh is enrolled in anger management or some other type of self control discipline and he attends regularly and makes improvements.”

Headmaster Ch’zaahril

Mrs. Woods nodded and looked to her son. “I don’t think that’s too much to ask at all, do you?”
Josh was quiet for a moment before he shook his head. “No, ma’am.”
She looked back at the headmaster. “Again, I’m very sorry about all this, Headmaster. I hope when I say that this won’t happen again, it will be true.”

~The Woods Family

“I hope so as well,” Ch’zaahril said. “I am by no means the person to say that fighting, standing up for what is right is never called for,” the reputation of Andorian’s for their codes of honor and defense of them was well known, “But there are always other options to explore first. Antagonizing a person purposely and bullying is never okay.” The headmaster took a breath. “As always, a cooling off period is required. Josh you will be expected to attend your classes virtually and can return to school on Monday. We will discuss the specifics of your probation then.” He stood and went to the door calling the secretary over. “Josh, go with Ms. Kilby and get your things.” When they left he looked at Mrs Woods. “If I might speak with you a moment?”

Headmaster Ch’zaahril