Attention THS parents:

Today begins THS's annual Diversity Program, unbeknownst to most parents.

Last year, there was limited parental notification, and many parents removed their kids from the program (an action that angered the administration) ...  teachers were up in arms because the program and their classtime went so awry with the program's agendas of pro-homosexuality, pro-acceptance, and anti-conservative values.  The program was run by "specially trained" (THS administration's term) students... not teachers.

So, this year, they aren't presenting the program within the confines of the regular classroom, but instead, in the TAP period (homeroom), lunch, and assemblies.  This program will last through this week and next.

I really do not understand this "let's not tell the parents" mentality.  Sneaking these things under the rug and pretending like they are "all positive" when parents call and ask questions, and if (gasp!) the parent voices some displeasure in the program, telling the parents that "they" (the parent) are wrong, is simply the wrong method of going about this.

Offer this program as an elective.  Offer it as a "signed permission slip gets you in".  Make sure the parents are totally notified of the program, and are given free reign in raising their kids.  This sort of mandatory unrestricted moral teaching is not for the school district.  Moral teaching begins at HOME, and is the responsibility of the parents.

Oh, and if you have questions or want to remove your kids from this program, you can try to call 822 2130 (the high school), but good luck getting through... seems that their lines are mysteriously malfunctioning today, and many parents are having trouble with voice mail loops and unanswered phones.  Ask for the VP's office for more information.