Posted on 04/22/2005 3:33:56 PM PDT by GeorgiaBushie
Homeschooling ideas are nice but Ashley will not go for it. She loves going to school and is involved with the JROTC (Army) program and will not give that up.
This school in on the failing list of schools in Georgia (Osborne High School). Can anything from that work for her benefit?
Sorry for the rambiling, I am just sick over this. It is, too late in the year and the school just will not listen to me.
I would suggest talking to somebody over the teacher's head, especially if their are other students in the same situation. Maybe the pricipal, vice-pricipal, advisor, whoever deals with things like this. I wish you luck.
Do they still test kids in government schools??
I just read the last line in your post. It probably isn't too late. The school with throw a fit, but you should be able to insist that she not be penalized for the teacher's mistakes.
The most important thing for her right now is to talk to her and make sure that this screw up does not effect her future outlook and performance. I've seen lots of A students drop to D students after being mistreated academically by a teacher. Make sure she doesn't take a "Why should I try if they are going to treat me like that?" attitude. This is where your parenting skills may prove quite valuable.
...and yes, I agree with Rose. I would definitely go over the teacher's head.
Get together with the other parents whose kids have the same problem and go over the head to Admin.
In a group if possible.
If THAT doesn't help, raise hell with the school board.
Why would you join FR today to post this vanity, does anyone here know who you are and with a screen name like that I doubt you get much help.
Yes, and as long as there are tests there will be prayer in schools.
my appologies I looked at your sign up date wrong, again, sorry.
Look at her Profile.
She might have lurked for a while, and this has caused her to de-cloak.
Take it up the line -- dept. head, vice principal, principal, superintendent -- if still no justice, write a letter to the Board, then the local paper, then call Hannity.
Speaking as an ex-teacher, I advise you to:
1. Meet with the teacher. Both parents, if possible.
2. If not resolved. meet with principal, again, both parents. The admins will try to outnumber you.
3. If not resolved, get lawyer and meet again with principal.
4. Escalate further up ladder, with lawyer, to supt., then school board if needed.
Be cordial, but firm. Don't give up. Your kid is getting scr*wed because of the school's poor staffing practices and teacher stupidity.
You might want to check the year she/he joined
Uh, look at the YEAR on GB's profile....
I have been to the school and cannot get a meeting with ANYONE, yet. They are very busy and she is not the only child in the school------They told me this on the phone when I asked that she be removed from the newest class. I have to wait until Monday to find out when I can get a meeting with the Principal and the guidance counselor. I, just really needed to know what kind of resolution I can ask for.
I thought that screen name was an interesting choice, too. I just can't figure out why at troll would post a thread like this.
If you want to get a government schools attention. Have an Attorney send a certified letter to the Principal. You'll win
Discuss it with the principal, call up and make an appointment to meet with the principal ASAP
See my post above, even FReepers make mistakes now and then.
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