I'm a freshman in high school in Texas that has year round schooling. So I'm like NEVER in trouble at school at all (I'm actually an honors student) but this morning I let my friends peer pressure me into joining them in bullying a girl during PE class, and we totally got caught. I felt bad about it as soon as I did it and I HAVE apologized. I know it was wrong. But the school isn't cutting me ANY slack even though I have a great track record. I got sent home early with a form informing my mom what I did (totally fair) and that I will be getting swats tomorrow. I just think this is a gross overreaction. I've never even had detention but once! I haven't given my mom the letter yet, though I know I need to when she gets off work today. I'm not saying I shouldn't be punished at all, its just that swats seems so extreme. I just don't know why I can't get a little slack?
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Zero Tolerence means just that. Bet you wont do it again. Thats mean. Grow up!
That's what it means when your school says ZERO tolerance for bullying, your lucky that your punishment isn't worse. sorry about being harsh but you knew it was wrong.
Its kind of funny, do you know what compromise (in the title of your question) means? Each side gives in. Welp, you've got nothing to give in, so i'm not sure why you think your school should compromise.