Straight out of Compton (C.U.S.D)

Topic: Compton and Its Unified School District

     Compton itself is a small city located on the outskirts of  LA with a lot to offer. It's filled with a variety of small family homes and to what some would consider being mini-mansions, gated communities, and green parks. Majority of these homes have fruit trees on the property. The city also has its own court system, jail, and a school district as well. A truly independent town in its own right. However when you hear the name Compton it rings a negative bell.

      More infamous for a reputation of being a hard place to grow up. With the heavy gang activity, it can be a tough place to get out of if you get caught in that world. Most kids get recruited or make a choice to join a gang between 5th and 9th grade depending on the social or family setting. It's a mental prison with a negative image that is glorified to the world. The cities great potential and the truth that greatness comes out of Compton is a well-kept secret. I'm sure you've heard of Venus and Serena Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Demar Derozen, and Dr.Dre? These are a few on a list of many that not only came up but made it out of Compton. They represent as they should by being positive, humble. and preaching education. A direct opposite of what you envision when you think of the people who live here or what this place possibly look like.

     However, in enjoying the beauty of the city there are some circumstances as those who lived here all their lives. It is possible to make it out but you have a choice of what road to take. If you make a choice to gang bang, then choose what gang to be in and risk not making it to the 9th grade. If you make a choice to focus on sports, then choose what you feel is your best sport. You can also decide on education. The problem with all three choices is that Compton put more focus and funds toward supposedly fighting the gang community then it does for education or the upkeep of the city. Politically the are incompetent which leads to not only missing funds for community projects, poor road conditions, but most importantly a poor education system.

    The kids are missing major opportunities that are being utilized by other schools right outside their district. The staff and the school board protect each other as far as job positions but will risk or use the kids at their will. If you live in Compton you school in Compton should be the motto. Needing a permit to leave Compton to attend any other school. You must have good reason to get a granted permit. Here's the thing, even if you live in Compton if your kids attend an outside school there is no transportation help. There is barely any transportation for the schools in Compton so it is understandable. If your thinking of what kind of reason would allow them to release your child? I used there were education opportunities at other schools that benefited my daughter's education that they did not offer. She's been free 2 years and doesn't want to go back. Sound like jail right?

   This has prompted me to create a group meeting for guys and girls middle school to high school and discuss communication skills and domestic violence and possible other opportunities will follow If I get the o.k. I can't do this without bringing it to the school board first. I hope I can educate the young beautiful kids of Compton on a better way to deal with certain issues that happen outside of the home. Citizens of Compton are good people and want the best for their kids and community. I want to do my part.