Unfortunately I missed the original post re: Detention but have read some of the
responses. I've been one of our after-school and Saturday detention monitors for
the past 12 years at least. Our students must be in "silent study" which means
sitting in absolute silence, studying/reading if they wish. We have no real
requirements other than silence.
Detention has been quite beneficial to the library and to me. I try to talk to
the students before the session starts, getting to know them. It helps my rapport
with them during the regular day. Some students spend a lot of time in DT so I see
them regularly. Our library has a wide collection of popular magazines which are
well-read during DT time. On the 4-hour Saturday sessions, we sometimes establish
work crews for part of the time and do tasks such as shelving, dusting, bulletin
boards, displays, etc.
Yes, there are occasionally difficult times with difficult students and it's not
always pleasant, but it's usually better than you would think. I use the time of
silence to accomplish those things i can't get done during the school day.
I encourage the students to benefit from their "overtime" and try to ensure that
the library benefits too.
Ms.Terry Morriston, Librarian
Peters Twp HS
264 E McMurray Rd
McMurray PA 15317
724/941-6250 x5230
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