Students at Edison High School Frustrated by QR Code System for Bathroom Access
At Edison High School in Huntington Beach, a new policy requiring students to scan a QR code before using the bathroom has sparked significant frustration. Introduced at the start of the school year, the system mandates that students use an app on their phones to request permission for restroom breaks, nurse visits, or trips to the wellness center. The bathroom option starts a seven-minute timer, and students are restricted to using the system only twice a day. These limitations have left many students feeling restricted and concerned about their privacy and rights.
The system, designed to prevent students from abusing restroom breaks, has had the opposite effect for many. According to student Kylan Slater, the QR code process feels overly restrictive. Slater expressed frustration, saying, "I want to go to the bathroom. I want ample time to do everything I need to do." The seven-minute limit and the risk of impacting attendance records if the time expires have compounded these concerns, as noted by fellow student Jacob Green. Green explained that the strict enforcement of this policy stems from students misusing bathroom time last year.
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The issues don't end with the time limit. Students like Tony Garcia argue that the QR code system is an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy, especially when class periods last two hours. Further complicating matters, bathrooms are frequently overcrowded during breaks, with as many as 10 to 15 students crammed into one restroom, making it difficult to complete a break within the allotted time.
In response to these frustrations, students have started a petition on change.org, garnering over 450 signatures as of now. Many students, such as Gary Withorp, believe that the policy infringes on their rights, particularly when individual bathroom needs can vary significantly.
While some parents, like Valerie Frantzen, support the QR code system as a safety measure to keep students accountable and reduce misuse of time outside class, the school administration has yet to respond publicly. The debate continues, highlighting a growing tension between maintaining school safety and respecting students' personal needs.
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