John F. Kennedy High School students returned to class for the first time since a teacher was assaulted Thursday.
After four days off, many parents still expressed reservations and nervousness while leaving their children.
“It’s a bit easy, but I’m not 100 percent,” Therisa Savory said as she left her son.
Savory said she is considering transferring her son to a school closer to home due to the events on Thursday.
“It is not something you anticipate or see coming. It’s alarming, ”Savory said. “I just trust God and I trust that he will be safe.”
Jennifer Braccio said she was nervous seeing her daughter enter the school, but was sure the administration was in control.
“Its very stressful. It’s very scary. I didn’t want to bring her to school, but at the same time, I can’t keep her home forever, ”Braccio said.
“The school (the staff) was amazing. The way they took care of the kids was amazing. I’m happy you had that Friday to relax. I’m sure everyone needed it, especially the teachers. “
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The incident took place at John F. Kennedy High School on Thursday morning when a student entered a seventh grade classroom.
The situation led to a temporary shutdown as officers searched the grounds to find the student involved in the alleged attack.
A 16-year-old was arrested not far from the school shortly thereafter.
The teacher, a 40-year-old man, was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery.
The defendant, who cannot be identified based on his age, faces four counts, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and possession of a concealed weapon.
A Crown spokesperson told Global News that prosecutors will ask for an adult sentence if the teen is found guilty.
He will undergo a psychiatric evaluation and is expected to return to court in the new year.
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Trauma kits are available to students and staff.
Léna Moïse, a school board psychologist, said the kits will be available to help students and staff process the traumatic event and help them get back to their routines.
“The goal is to support,” Moïse said.
The teams will speak with teachers and students most affected by the incident and defuse the situation and establish an open dialogue focused on the facts, Moïse said.
“Often times having the wrong information can increase feelings of stress and trauma,” Moïse said.
Representatives from the English Montreal school board said trauma teams will be around for as long as staff and students need them.
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