Loners

These kids, for the most part, have been together their entire school career; they all know each other, and they get excited about new students; they generally welcome new students enthusiastically. Because they know each other so well, they know who likes time alone, and who doesn't; both are accepted.

The only students who really need help tend to fall into one of these groups:

1. New students who are afraid they'll be bullied;

2. New students who bring behaviors that are likely to create trouble;

3. Some autistic or other students who haven't developed, for what ever reason, the ability to interact successfully with others.