An increasing number of theft incidents involving students taking personal items from teachers at Lafayette High School has raised serious concerns at the school. This behavior disrupts the school environment because it breaks trust with teachers. Disrespect and acts of theft are disrespectful to do so in general. Students must take accountability for their actions and show the respect that the teachers of Lafayette deserve.

Students of Lafayette should realize that the teachers put in hours of work every day to teach the curriculum Several teachers around Lafayette High School have reported a theft incident in their classrooms. It could be something small, like a pair of cheap headphones, or it could be something big, like stealing one of the teacher’s personal belongings.

A Robotics and Engineering teacher by the name of Ryan Hackman has had an item stolen from his classroom. Hackman was devastated about the incident, and had said that whoever had stolen the item had completely lost his trust. “My classroom is full of expensive material which has led to my classroom being the victim of theft.” Hackman’s reply to the theft incidents around his classroom shows that he wants the theft to come to an end.

When students understand the impact of their actions on their teachers, they are more likely to make responsible choices. This shows that students never understand what they are doing until it is too late and they realize what they have done.

In conclusion, addressing the issue of student theft around Lafayette High School should include more cameras around the school, possible cameras around areas of classrooms, and the increased focus from teachers. Lafayette can put a stop to these incidents easily with an assembly in the Gym. This ensures that students will be able to focus on their academic tasks without the idea of stealing another’s personal belongings.