The principal tells the students that they are responsible for the attack and that he has moved the attackers from their classes. He also tells them that he will bring in an attorney to settle the matter. The principal apologizes for keeping the students out of his presence, but he knows that they will not listen to what he has to say. He goes to speak to the parents and tells them not to treat him like a child. He promises to do everything in his power to get the situation straightened out.