Good luck to you and L.P. #1. Keep the rest of us parents posted. (Just don't let L.P. # 1 overhear your angst about this teacher. That'll end all respect that he may have, if any, for her. There's still 4.5 months to go.)
A parent's gotta vent sometimes...
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Well, it's situations like this where you can see why a parent would do just that!seagrovelover said:
I wonder if the teacher has to write the written teaching plan and grade papers and such when he/she is out sick at this school. If so, I question the accuracy and ability to focus when so miserable.
The principal just called me, he was nice, didn't say what the final outcome will be, said the teacher is going to call me this afternoon.Johnrudy said:
He claims this is the common practice in the junior high, though he admits it might not be specificially spelled out in the syllabi, and I told him it most definitely wasn't. He says they have this practice based on the assumption that most of the time, a student is feeling well enough at the end of the day to start to do homework. But, he says he realizes there are times this isn't possible. So, all he'd say was he has spoken to the teacher, and he feels we'll be able to reach a compromise.
Whatever that turns out to be...
Johnrudy said:
I totally agree with you on this.
I am definitely not one of those parents who badmouths teachers; that is a no-no in my book. Though, I have to admit this time it's hard not to because I honestly find her to be a very rigid teacher who has a surly attitude toward both her students and parents. It actually makes me sad because she is very young--I think this might be her first job out of college--and she seems to already have the demeanor of a jaded teacher. Can't imagine what she'll become over the next several years. I can only hope things will reverse, and she'll mellow.Rita said:
Peapod - My daughter also has a rigid teacher who supposedly wants to be teaching History instead of LA and according to my daughter it shows!
It seems most of the class has lost respect for her and we find ourselves lecturing our teen on somehow finding it in herself to show respect no matter how she feels about the situation.
We're of the opinion that if the kids get too down on a teacher, it only makes matters worse.
It seems most of the class has lost respect for her and we find ourselves lecturing our teen on somehow finding it in herself to show respect no matter how she feels about the situation.
We're of the opinion that if the kids get too down on a teacher, it only makes matters worse.
That's too bad. My son has loved all of his teachers but one, his band teacher in 6-8 grade (jr. high). And this was her first teaching job out of college. She was very rigid and surley, jaded, the works! I'm guessing that middle school is not the best age-level to be taking on your first teaching job. You know how drummers and percussionists can be (& he's not one), they just never stop!! He said one day, she threw her baton down and just started crying on the podium. But they do become so hardened and try so hard to keep that "wall of defense" around them.
I agree, Rita, and I feel this way for a couple of reasons, both coming from different angles. First, I want my children to learn to respect the people in charge and, second, I try to keep their attitudes positive. If I am down and discouraged over a teacher, it's very hard to rally the troops!Rita said:We're of the opinion that if the kids get too down on a teacher, it only makes matters worse.
Yes, I agree there's definitely a strong possibility the surliness and jaded attitudes come from having to navigate the murky waters of adolesence--not easy. What's funny is during the two years I was a substitute teacher, I found the age group I enjoyed the most was junior high. I found them very challenging, but I found them the most rewarding. I actually found something endearing about their cocky attitudes and difficult personalities. I'm sure there's something to that... :scratch:Johnrudy said: