Schools that don't allow backpacks? Huh?

happymomof1
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:26:26 +0000

Am I the only one who attended Jr. and Sr. High back before backpacks existed? We carried our books, folders, and notebooks too and from school in our bare hands. Usually with a musical instrument case (and for the girls a purse) as well. Granted, our books were smaller, and we did actually leave stuff in our lockers in those days.

Happykid’s MS required that they leave their backpacks in their lockers. They were trained (very carefully) to use ONE binder with sections for each class. Her HS has been undergoing continual remodeling during her years there, so she just drags her backpack, lunchbag, winter coat, etc. etc. everywhere with her all day long. It’s not that there are no lockers, it’s just that there isn’t enough time to get there to pick up your coat at the end of the day and still catch the school bus. Not to mention that when moving from one wing of the building to another often the quickest way is by detouring around the exterior in the rain or snow.