<p>Being a teacher, I have seen many great kids take a nosedive in HS whent hey get that first boyfriend or girlfriend, and can’t wait for the bell to ring and meet them in between classes to make-out (and you wouldn’t believe how intense it can be!,) hold hands, etc. If that were removed, school would be more for education. They still would have social lives outside of school. And I have seen many girls who wouldn’t speak up because they felt intimidated, or boys who wouldn’t speak up or they might give the wrong impression to the girls that they weren’t “cool.” I think it’s wonderful. And it takes great courage for a Board and administration to make such a drastic change.</p>