Action+Plan+(E)



- Using a water test, we will test the school's drinking fountain water to confirm that it is safe to drink. We will test for chemicals and bacteria. The majority of the kids in our school constantly complain about the school's water and we want to see if there is legitimacy behind the complaining by testing it. According to a survey we took of 148 students, on a scale of 1-5, five being the highest frequency of hearing complaints about the school's water quality, 61 said 5, 20 said 4, 34 said 3, 28 said 2, and only 8 said they never hear anyone complain at a 1/5. On a scale of one to five, five being the highest possible water quality, 83 rated the water as a 1, 34 as a 2, 24 as a 3, 4 as a 4, and only a mere 3 rated it the highest possible quality at a 5/5. The kids at Tourtellotte Memorial High School agree that our school is not enjoyable or refreshing to drink.

- In order to have our school store, we need to get food and water allowed back in school. Our argument is that a good percentage of the food and water will be provided by the school, so it will be safe, and clear water bottles filled with ONLY water in clear view will make it so that kids can't bring alcohol into school without getting caught. Also, the kids will sign a paper at the beginning of the year saying that they agree to any random alcohol tests at any time if they want to have food or water. In a survey of 148 students, every single one said that they would rather have a rule about only clear water bottles with random alcohol tests at any time rather than have no food or water allowed and have water fountains available at any time. Even the kids who said the water was a 5/5 in quality said that they would rather have their own water than be forced to drink the school's.

- Ask after school clubs and see if they'd be willing to help run the store. Also, students can sign up to run to the store during their study halls. This can be used to fulfill any community service requirements. - Part of our plan is get the 15 minute break back. This would require changing the schedule. We could either go back to the schedule we had before when there was the break between 9:00-9:15, or we can make a new one that conforms better.

- In order to get this done, we need to propose this idea to the school board to get it approved.