Thursday, January 27, 2011
Opinion Piece on My daughters school SUCKS! Help me please!
The school system where my children go to has gone back to the: I really don't care about your child; try to do something about it. My oldest is a second grader and the teacher refuses to help her. She won’t send home the spelling words until Tuesday, also walks around during her planning time; instead of using it to plan. Also, she refuses to call parents back and she won’t stay after 3pm. Isn’t it your job to stay and communicate with parents. I mean really I understand you have a life outside of school but why do I need to do your job for you. Why aren’t you trying to help me catch my daughter up or give me advice on how to help her? I mean she goes to school for 8 hours and then has to come home and I have to teach her myself, because she don't get what the teacher is teaching or the teacher goes to fast. Who ever heard of a teacher timing a spelling test? Is it about the time or if she knows how to spell? I called the principle, nothing changed, called the superintendent and he told me over his career would I ever get a meeting with the teacher and the principle to see how we can catch her up. What a superintendent! I then asked for the board of education’s phone number and they refused to give it to me. So, I had to do the research myself. I finally got his number called him and the first thing he said was why you don’t have a meeting with the teacher and principle. I laughed and then told him what the superintendent told me. So, now I am waiting back to see what the president of the board of education does. What happened to the no child left behind act???? I mean half of our schools kids are in a Special Education class. Why?? Why in 3 years have they not caught my daughter up to her reading class? She goes to a special class during school, then goes to tutoring after school, then comes home and I help her for 2 hours, then it’s about 7pm at night so the only time she gets to play is when I am cooking. Help she is only 7; why does she have to go through all this? I want to just home school her but my husband doesn’t want her to miss out on socializing with her friends. Really if you have any advice that will help me please give it!! Sad part is when she is at home she picks it up like she has known it forever! She is my angel baby and is very smart, but the school makes her feel dumb. Update you on the subject on next week’s gripe blog. I mean opinion blog. Remember if you have any helpful advice please let me know. Thank-you!!
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Jessica I feel your pain. I think that if your going to be a teacher, you should teach, and take the time to meet with the parents. I've had to attend school board meetings to complain about the principal of a school before. I still didn't get any satisfaction, so your guess is as good as mine. Who are policing these people?
ReplyDeleteThat is just wrong!!! Im proud of you for stopping at nothing!! YOU GO GIRL!
ReplyDeleteJessica, I'm already *planning* to homeschool my kids. Thank God my husband agrees, and the more my in-laws hear about schools today, the less they protest when I mention it. It is NOT the school's job to socialize kids; it IS their job to educate them.
ReplyDeleteWere I you, I'd pull my kids from school to teach them myself, and enroll them in some type of after-school program for socialization with their age group. I know there's a little gym for kids on Duquesne Street, right across from the elementary school, that has after school programs. The Family Y in pretty much any town has them, too--basketball, football, swimming, soccer, and other little things like that. No, it's not free, but I think the small cost is far outweighed by the peace of mind that the kids are actually getting the education that they need from people who care that they get it (i.e., you).
Thank-you all so much for your thoughts. Yhey mean a lot to me. Thank-you Mrs. Chism for your thoughts. I wish we had ativities like that in our small town. Heck, just last year we lost our bowling alley. But, they do have their cheerleading and every thing else. So, now if I could just get my husband on board!! Any tips on that???
ReplyDeleteJessica, I completely understand your thoughts. I seen in your profile, that you live in Lamar, as do I. I do not know if your little girl attends school here or not, but many of the teachers at the east primary elementary school have a complete lack of experience and devotion. As far as I am concernd,our superintendent does nothing but draw a paycheck. (There are a few members of the board who I am sure would do something about it.) I do not have children, but my little sister always needed help in elementary school. It seems like the elementary school teachers teach maybe one subject well and do not care about the other subjecs. They also teach them all kinds of dumb ways to do math that do nothing but confuse the children. She is in middle school now and is doing well. I really liked going to school in Lamar, but I had a few teachers I never learned a thing from. I have always thought I would like to homeschool my children, at least until middle school. I know several homeschooled children and they always seem to be ahead of the other children, but it takes a lot of dedication. I say homeschooling may be a good option for you. As far as convincing your husband, have your children plug into activities. I work at AOK in Lamar and this would provide socialization daily for your child. We do so many activities with the children and we always have fun. We play games and sports, have snacks, make crafts, and we also have homework time where I assist the children. Your kids would not have to come everyday,we have a few kids that only come two or three times a week. If you are intereseted in more information just let me know and I would be happy to help you in any way. I hope that you figure out what will work best for you and your little girl. Do not give up!
ReplyDeleteWow, that seems very frustrating! I do not have kids myself, but if I did I know I would handle it the same way you have. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteShelby, you know exactly where I am comming from and yes my daughter goes to Lamar East Primary. The superentendant is as worthless as can be and should be removed. I was supposed to have a meeting with them, but since the snow; I will now have to wait a few more weeks to get in front of the school baord to talk about the issue at hand. Thank-you Shelby! It means a lot that somebody is on my side and understands what I am going through and I might have to come up to AOK and see what we can do with the girls. Thank-you again!
ReplyDeleteNo problem! I attended Lamar every year of school and know just how they can be. Plus, I had the "pleasure" of attending school under our current superintendent. Feel free to stop by and check it out. Most of the time there is not anyone there during the day. I typically work from 2:30-5:45 on a normal day (snow days screw up everything!)if you ever want to stop in. I would be happy to talk to you, show you around, and answer any questions. I wish you luck on your upcoming meeting and I also want to wish you luck on figuring out the best option for your girls.
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