Teacher Vent -- calling school today Am I right?

[Suzy Mouse]

Bojangles....

Please see my original post...

 

[Bojangles]

Originally posted by Suzy Mouse

Please see my original post...

But this is the advice you just gave...

I still say that you need to talk to the principal.

 

[Suzy Mouse]

...if she isn't satisfied with speaking to the teacher.

I'm sure cgcw understands what I'm talking about.

 

[Talking Hands]

First of all STOP doing his homework for him. He needs to be doing the research. If all he can find is in German, print it and send that to the teacher. Or you could have even asked here since some of us I am sure are fluent in other languages. I am fluent in German. Plus you have Babblefish and other translation programs available online.

Eight pages of research questions are not unreasonable for a 3rd grader. I've done those and normally there is space to write the answers under the question so it is not solid questions. Three days is unreasonable unless over a weekend perhaps and the teacher needs to extend the time for the assignment. How many actual questions were there. I can usually get 3 maybe 4 per page.

As to sending home graded papers, many teachers don't do that. Most have folders of each students work and will send it home at the end of each semester. You can set up an appointment and go in to look at your child's folder.

Spelling test postponed. It happens. Things that are not foreseen that change the schedule for the day and things have to slide at times. This is especially true if spelling test day lands on a day with a lot of specials. Throw in a fire drill and oops, spelling test is postponed. Have a program at the last minute and oops spelling test postponed. Have to go to an IEP mtg and again spelling test must be postponed.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Originally posted by cgcw
I am fairly certain my DS is bringing home his papers on time.

I really want you to be 100% sure because it would be very embarrassing for your son and you if he has been slacking and you find out that way.

 

[EiLuvCinderella]

Just wanted to say my DS 8 did a huge project like that LAST year in 2nd grade. He was given much more time to do it though. I think he had 2 weeks.

I think that project is NOT too much for a third grade child. I hope your child came home with everything when it was given out. I know it is difficult to remember evrything when you are just 9 yr. old. I would also say be 100% positive that there were NO errors on your son's part before going to the principal.

It is only December. You would not want to jeopardize the rest of the school year because of your emotions. Think clearly, let HIM do his own research, even if it does not meet your standards, the teachers KNOW if the child did the work or not. They can tell.

Just impress upon your child to do their very best, show the best effort possible.

Have a blessed Christmas.