Are Dobie lunch prices fair?
A meal at Dobie cafeteria includes an entree, fruit and vegetable. It also includes a drink. Students choose what they would like.
October 17, 2019
Many students and staff at Dobie eat lunch in the cafeteria each day. With the exception of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, they must pay for their lunches. The prices of lunches for Dobie Jr High are $2.80 for kids, and $3.80 for guest/teachers.
Teachers and students have mixed opinions about whether the price of lunches are fair.Many students agreed the prices are not fair and should be lowered.
Nora Creel, an 8th grader at Dobie thought the prices were a slight problem. “The prices are not fair because some students families do not have a lot of money,” she said.
Sophia Alave, a 7th grader just entering Dobie said she thought the prices weren’t much of a big problem. She said, “I think it is fair, all though I think it should be lower, but it is chill.”
Another student, Natalie DeLeon, a 7th grader, believes the prices are too high, and she would lower the prices to $1.00, she said, “I just think the prices are too high.”
Although this is but a small sample, it seems that all the teachers agreed that the prices were fair and equitable while the students believe the prices are high and should be lowered. Either way you choose there are counterpoints to each argument and neither party is completely wrong or entirely right.
All the teachers interviewed agreed that the prices are fair and should be kept the same.
Mr. Jackson, the vice principal, compared Dobies lunch prices to fast food. “The prices of lunch are fair because it is cheaper than McDonald’s,” he said.
Ms. Johnson, a math teacher, said she didn’t think the lunch prices weren’t much of a problem. She said, “If it’s not broken why fix it?”
According to the SCUCISD Child Nutrition website, a student without lunch money may charge a total of three days.
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Isabella Cervantes • Nov 8, 2019 at 2:22 pm
Also this isn’t a fast food place its a school. Theres a big difference.
Isabella Cervantes • Nov 8, 2019 at 2:21 pm
This school system is corrupt. Just because it’s not broken doesn’t mean it’s right. Kid’s lunch accounts might not have that much money, They might even be skipping breakfast because they want to have enough the lines are to long well I’m one of those kids. The school needs to lower the food prices. The cafeteria women should always tell if they have to pay extra. Because I was getting an item that I didn’t think cost extra and it totaled to about $40 at the end of the month. My mom couldn’t afford this, she has a fixed budget and needs to pay bills and by food for home. She already doesn’t have enough sleep and has to work a lot of night shifts just to pay what we need. Not all kids have the money to afford lunch. Maybe their parent can’t make them lunch or they can’t themselves. (Btw I barley go to McDonald’s because I prefer Wendy’s over the price and quality.)
adreyan luera • Nov 7, 2019 at 2:21 pm
why do teachers have to pay more they work here and deserve more so why don”t we bump it down to 2.80 like the students
Joseph Anderson • Nov 7, 2019 at 2:18 pm
I think the price of lunch it fine because your paying for what you get.
aleela terrell • Nov 5, 2019 at 2:18 pm
i agree because sometimes the food looks good than when you try it it’s not good. today when i got my food from the lunch line it was cold.
Emma Ybanez • Nov 5, 2019 at 2:16 pm
this is
a good topic to bring up, good job
Emma Ybanez • Nov 5, 2019 at 2:16 pm
this is honestly a good topic to bring up, good job
Jeremy • Nov 5, 2019 at 2:08 pm
I agree with this cause the food they sever us is like pretty bad.If they are going to sell us that we should at least get $1.00 if they are going to sell that.The snake bar to way expensive like they pretty rip us off cause its like half the bag. I could get a family size bag for that price
Corbett Student • Oct 30, 2019 at 2:54 pm
This article was interesting because it has a fifty-fifty tie for opinions. You did a great job providing statistics although you could have made the article longer. My opinion is that lunches should stay, because they are very cheap already, cheaper than if you bring lunch. 🙂
JJ Jaime • Oct 30, 2019 at 2:05 pm
I think your prices are too high for some lunch that barely has any food on it, so I think the price should be lowered.
Casey Cobb • Oct 30, 2019 at 1:57 pm
This article was nicely put together, giving just the facts and not trying to change anyone’s mind.
Genevieve Hercule • Oct 30, 2019 at 1:04 pm
i really did like reading this article, it was really interesting and a lot of other schools are like that.
Sophia Jones • Oct 30, 2019 at 10:22 am
I think this topic is very nice! school foods normally aren’t the healthiest or cheap. I agree with your view on school lunch prices! the definitely should be lowered especially sense they are not the highest quality. I also like how you included the students opinion and the teachers opinion! it is a wide perspective!
Catherine Noguera • Oct 30, 2019 at 10:22 am
The topic is very interesting and important. I agree with the students point of view because some students struggle paying for lunch. I hope you guys can compromise and lower the prices a little bit.
Sandy G • Oct 30, 2019 at 10:21 am
I feel like the prices should be lower for the amount of food they actually give us and it also depends on the quality of the food we receive, Although they work hard on the food I feel like the price of lunches should be lower.
Rebecca Hendren • Oct 30, 2019 at 10:19 am
I enjoyed reading this article, I also agree with the students that the lunch food does sound a little high on price considering the amount of food that was shown in the photo.
Danica Marquez • Oct 30, 2019 at 8:40 am
I agree with Nora Creel, an 8th grader some families don’t have a lot of money.And I think that they should put the lunch prices just a little lower.
Alyson • Oct 30, 2019 at 8:34 am
Yes, I think the lunch prices should be lowered because some families can’t afford to spend $2.30 everyday.
sophia herrera • Oct 28, 2019 at 1:33 pm
i think this article is very well written and i personal think the food should be lowered especially for how bad the smells
Cameron Vukson • Oct 28, 2019 at 11:09 am
really shows ad explains if the lunch prices are fair
Justus Bladen • Oct 28, 2019 at 10:52 am
Nice article I really feel that these lunch prices are unfair for the quality of lunch we receive
Disaya Vinthxay • Oct 28, 2019 at 10:20 am
i really enjoyed this article because for the students who dont eat from the snack bar line can now try it out.
Micaiah H • Oct 28, 2019 at 10:17 am
I really enjoyed this article because for the many kids who don’t buy their lunch now can reconsider and try out the food.
Aislynn • Oct 28, 2019 at 8:51 am
I loved the topic!