Extenuating circumstances

Compliance or Empowerment "Zero tolerance" for weapons in schools seems like a reasonable cut and dry policy for schools to enforce to keep their campuses’ safe. The problem with any “zero tolerance” policy is that it leaves no room of extenuating circumstances. This week’s case study is a prime example of where a “zero tolerance” policy might not be the best disciplinary action. School principals are charged with carrying out federal, state, and district policies. In some situations this can…

Since coming to FMU as a transfer student, I have been auditioning for all of the theatrical performances available to me. Even when not cast in a role, I have made an effort to be involved in the other aspects of the performance. Unfortunately, I still do not have much experience beyond this, other than a few roles in plays at Florence-Darlington Tech and drama club participation in high school and at Florence-Darlington Tech. My passion is acting, but I have yet to experience enough to be able…

the spirits of some while hiders others. There is something almost tantalizing of doing what is forbidden but when the forbidden also has a destiny-like property to it, it is next to impossible to stop someone. Personally, it will depend on the circumstances of why I couldn't do what I feel I should but knowing myself I would fight for the opportunity. It is important to consider what we define as our priorities when measuring the cost of the Good Life. If Webster would have preferred to have…

DBQ Former president, Herbert Hoover is commonly seen as a conservative and Franklin D. Roosevelt is referred to as a liberal. However, the terms liberal and conservative are abstract terms and people do not completely conform to them. So, there are parts of Hoover that are liberal, while a majority of his beliefs are conservative, and pieces of Roosevelt are conservative when he is mostly liberal. Their respective political ideologies were shown through their responses to Americans who…

introducing and explaining Capital murder, 1st degree, and 2nd degree murder. Capital murder is “murder that subjects the perpetrator to the death penalty if found guilty.” For this to apply, there has to have been some horrific extenuating circumstance, often called “special circumstance,” in…

will not change because of an IPV incident. Additionally, under such circumstance, the employer is very accommodating, with work schedule adjustments. The article suggests that the law, such as Family Medical Act (FMLA) is a gateway that can be utilized by the employer to help aide in assisting these workers. It further states that under the FMLA benefit the employee is entitled to use this benefit for extenuating circumstances, such as IPV. Lastly, I will briefly discuss gun…

seventy thousand this past year. Naturally, there is going to be some overlapping and I was one of the lucky people to experience this first hand. Your environment when growing up has a huge impact on what you do, especially in school. These extenuating circumstances took me through three phases; depression, the decisive moment, and determination which made me where I am today. Every since I can remember, my parents never got along and would constantly fight. This lead to my dad going out and…

Dooley, I understand that my past due account is what I owe to UNLV, and I have done my due dilligence to attempt to pay back this amount in full. Although I have essentially went missing for over 2 years, this disappearance was due to extenuating circumstances. As implied in my first e-mail, I faced severe financial hardships which became obstacles to my ability to make any payments to my past due account for over 2 years. In fact, I became homeless for several months and unemployed for most…

identify them sketchy people. I’d say that this part of the personality test was spot. According to this personality test I took it says that I am 3% feeling and 1% judging. Feeling people judge situations and others based on feelings and extenuating circumstances and this is me all the way. For example, if I hear someone saying how bad this person is I’ll come in hating the person before meeting them. A judge person always plans ahead. If I can plan ahead I try to but if I can make plans at…

The seven Habits profile was developed by FranklinCovey’s and it is a purpose-driven learning experience that focuses on the essentials of great leadership and its implementation. In this essay I will explore and evaluate my own qualities, characteristics, and shortcoming essentials of leadership. I will begin by reviewing the results of my own seven Habits Profile. In the Seven habits profile you will see that the first two categories are the fundamental habits of the Seven Habits profile and…