A New York student recently got suspended after attending classes on a day designated as a virtual class day.
17-year-old Maverick Stow is now facing a five-day suspension at the William Floyd High School.
The high school student thinks that being suspend is out of line.
The decision to come to school
In an interview with a news outlet, the New York student shared that he went to school because that is what students are supposed to do.
During the first day of school, Stow decided to come to school and attend all of his classes. However, during his early period, the teacher noticed that the high school senior was not included in the students' roster for that day.
The New York high school student was sent to the principal's office because of this.
Advised to go home
When Stow talked to the principal, he was advised to go home. However, the 17-year-old high school student replied to the administrators, "Well, no, I think I need to go to class. This is during class time."
Despite the principal's advice to report home, Stow decided to stay and finish the in-person learning.
Later that day, he was informed of his disciplinary action, which was a five-day suspension.
Stow said, "The virus doesn't discriminate on Mondays or Tuesdays or Thursdays or Fridays. That's not how it works." That is why he prefers to come to school every day.
The parents' reaction to the New York student's suspension
The Stow's parents fully support their son's decision.
His mother, Nora Kaplan-Stow, thinks that it is ironic that his son is suspended for wanting to go to school. She said, "Kids need to be in school every day. Virtual learning is not learning."
Richard Stow, the father, shares the same sentiments. He believes that their son can make his own decisions, for Maverick is a smart kid. The dad said, "When he said this is how he wanted to handle things, we were like, 'Then go for it.'"
The school's reply to the incident
Even with the New York student's belief that students should be in school, the school district sticks with the protocols that are put in place to practice social distancing.
According to the school district spokesman, James Montalto, the hybrid schedules are intended to comply with the mandated social distancing measures in New York.
He reiterated that students who will disregard the school district's directives would face disciplinary actions, like that of Stow.
