If I were the principal for a day — scratch that, I don’t even want to be principal for a day. Do you know how much work that is to manage a whole school? I don’t want to know and I’d rather keep it that way. I have no idea how Mr. Louie is able to manage more than 1,000 chaotic students daily. Hats off to him.
So, what’s the perfect way to avoid all responsibilities but still have such authority? Remove the school part. Easy.
If I led the school for a day, I’d take the whole school on a big field trip to somewhere fun: the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Great America or a concert — the possibilities are endless.
At the beach, I’d make the STEM students touch grass (or sand, in this case) and declare it a strictly “no school work zone.” I’d set up food trucks along the shore, and provide everyone with surfing equipment. We’d even light one of those overrated beach bonfire pits and everyone can roast s’mores.
Another thing I would do? Confiscate everyone’s phones, laptops and iPads. Everyone is such a tryhard all day, every day, that they need to take a breather from their devices and enjoy life.
How about teaching them to stop freaking out about an A- they got on the last test or the assignment that’s due next week? I’m here to make everyone re-evaluate whether we’re academically on fire or just barely toasty.
If we went to Great America, I’d make up for the winter formal that was lost for the Class of ‘25 during their sophomore year due to the rain. I would rent out the whole park so there would be no lines for my fellow students. Also, with none of the stuffy dance floor room and mediocre food at a school dance, we’d take over the park and have an amazing night as a school.
Dress code? Whatever you’d like to wear. Anything from a sweater and jeans to an extravaganza ball gown, there are no rules for this night. Honestly, it’s about time girls stop freezing in dresses while the guys stay warm in tuxedos anyways.
At the concert, everyone would get floor seats, and the artist line-up would be only the best. From the hottest pop artists to the most niche indie records, we’ll satisfy everyone.
As for the teachers, I’m quite confident they would enjoy all of this as well — after all, everyone needs a break from school sometimes.
Would this plan make me the most irresponsible principal ever? Yes. But will this make me the most liked principal out of all in the history of principals? Most definitely, yes.
