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I thought that you had the right to visit the classroom at any time.
I thought that you had the right to visit the classroom at any time.
School Policy...*(&^&%!!!!!
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My kids have had the strike methods all the way through elementary and they are now both in high school. I believe the schools had to implement the "strike" policies because of the violence and the problems they have with certain parents, etc. It's safer to apply these rules to all kids then to have deal with little Susie's parents not caring whether or not she is learning. It will also prevent Susie from holding everyone else back because her parents can't follow the rules and aren't interested in her education.
The hallway strikes are probably because the school has had complaints from parents that perhaps some students would too rowdy, that maybe there was several incidents that happened in the past where someone got hurt.
I would suggest if you don't understand (or like) the policies, you talk it over with the principal or a counselor.
The hallway strikes are probably because the school has had complaints from parents that perhaps some students would too rowdy, that maybe there was several incidents that happened in the past where someone got hurt.
I would suggest if you don't understand (or like) the policies, you talk it over with the principal or a counselor.
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I agree. Isn't it more benefical to reward them for getting things signed, being on time etc. Makes them want to get to school and turn things in rather than dread school because they forgot something or because a parent didn't get something done for them.
I agree. Isn't it more benefical to reward them for getting things signed, being on time etc. Makes them want to get to school and turn things in rather than dread school because they forgot something or because a parent didn't get something done for them.
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I think they need 2 separate strike sheets. One for the students and one for the parents. I've known some really good kids with lard butt parents that can't get their stuff together. The poor kids suffer enough for that without being penalized for it at school.
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Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
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Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
haha nice rhyming.
I can kinda understand the parents having to sign stuff now a little better because they should be in their childs life. Every school is different obviously and I guess because of the people in your area it was suited to those needs
Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
haha nice rhyming.
I can kinda understand the parents having to sign stuff now a little better because they should be in their childs life. Every school is different obviously and I guess because of the people in your area it was suited to those needs
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Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
I understand but the office knows us, the sectuary buy eggs from us, plus you sign in and there is a buzzer on the door and they have to let you in. if you kid forgets something you can't even walk them to the room so they can get what they forgot
Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
I understand but the office knows us, the sectuary buy eggs from us, plus you sign in and there is a buzzer on the door and they have to let you in. if you kid forgets something you can't even walk them to the room so they can get what they forgot
OP. My kids have the same. What I did was send a note in the homework folder that was signed to the teacher. Telling then why I found there system to be unfair and unjust. Then a meeting with the teacher.
When that did not work, I went to the principal. Talked to him about my concerns. ie.....
Like we live on a working farm, sometimes things happen and NEED to be taken care or right away. That I do not always remember to get things signed. Also someting might warrent my eldest to help me and miss the bus. In turn being tardy. Yes school is important but my farm and family is #1. If is was for what we do he would not be eating his doughnut and coffee in the mornig. You could here a pin drop. He did underdstand where I was coming in the long run. It took lots of talking. But after my big push they did things a little different.
TALK TO THE TEACHERS, PRINCIPAL tell them how you feel
When that did not work, I went to the principal. Talked to him about my concerns. ie.....
Like we live on a working farm, sometimes things happen and NEED to be taken care or right away. That I do not always remember to get things signed. Also someting might warrent my eldest to help me and miss the bus. In turn being tardy. Yes school is important but my farm and family is #1. If is was for what we do he would not be eating his doughnut and coffee in the mornig. You could here a pin drop. He did underdstand where I was coming in the long run. It took lots of talking. But after my big push they did things a little different.
TALK TO THE TEACHERS, PRINCIPAL tell them how you feel
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Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
I understand but the office knows us, the sectuary buy eggs from us, plus you sign in and there is a buzzer on the door and they have to let you in. if you kid forgets something you can't even walk them to the room so they can get what they forgot
Ok, look at it this way - If you and your hubby/significant other were fighting and you were awarded custody, and your partner was not allowed visitation but he went to the school and they "knew" him and he took the kids out without your knowledge, would you still be supportive of they "know us"? There are too many kids and parents coming and going for the staff to watch. It's better to just pop in and follow the rules. You aren't being singled out, they are protecting everyone's child. Usually the office is right by the doors you enter anyways, so I'd rather be safe then sorry
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Again, this is put in place because of the violence that has happened in the past in some schools. Isn't it safer to just pop into the office, let them know you are there then it would be to have Joe Terrorist or Lester the Molester come in and visit the kids?
I understand but the office knows us, the sectuary buy eggs from us, plus you sign in and there is a buzzer on the door and they have to let you in. if you kid forgets something you can't even walk them to the room so they can get what they forgot
Ok, look at it this way - If you and your hubby/significant other were fighting and you were awarded custody, and your partner was not allowed visitation but he went to the school and they "knew" him and he took the kids out without your knowledge, would you still be supportive of they "know us"? There are too many kids and parents coming and going for the staff to watch. It's better to just pop in and follow the rules. You aren't being singled out, they are protecting everyone's child. Usually the office is right by the doors you enter anyways, so I'd rather be safe then sorry
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You're right. If you ever read any of Ruby Payne's work on poverty and education, you'll find that school culture often correlates directly to the socioeconomic status of the majority of students that attend the school.
Schools where most of the kids come from wealthy families often have more relaxed rules and have lots of collaborative assignments and large projects that teach skills like leadership, innovation and decision-making. Schools where most of the kids come from poverty are more likely to have lots of rules and not a lot of collaboration in the classroom (kids are more likely to use workbooks that they work on by themselves silently, especially at the high school level).
There are a lot of reasons why this occurs. One reason is because kids who come from wealthy families come from the culture of privilege and have already been taught many of the skills they need for collaboration and leadership by watching their parents' example. The teachers can give the kids an assignment and away they will go to get it done. They don't need a lot of hand-holding, usually, because they already know the "rules" for behavior and expectations in a school setting and adapt naturally to school. They grew up with these things.
The "hidden rules" of social class are things that people are not aware of unless the "rules" are explained to them explicitly.
I think that's why teachers (who are mostly middle or upper middle class), spend a lot of time teaching school rules to kids who are middle class or in poverty. Kids from poverty don't necessarily know how to behave in the "middle class" setting of a school because they only know the rules of the culture of poverty. For example, one of the rules of poverty (from Ruby Payne's book) is enjoying and valuing the "here and now" rather than planning for the future because in poverty, the future is uncertain. Kids from poverty don't always know how to plan ahead because they've never seen their parents do it. Using an agenda book or planner is foreign to them.
If you're interested in how this all works, go read Ruby Payne's book. She spent years doing research on how social class affects us. It's really interesting!
You're right. If you ever read any of Ruby Payne's work on poverty and education, you'll find that school culture often correlates directly to the socioeconomic status of the majority of students that attend the school.
Schools where most of the kids come from wealthy families often have more relaxed rules and have lots of collaborative assignments and large projects that teach skills like leadership, innovation and decision-making. Schools where most of the kids come from poverty are more likely to have lots of rules and not a lot of collaboration in the classroom (kids are more likely to use workbooks that they work on by themselves silently, especially at the high school level).
There are a lot of reasons why this occurs. One reason is because kids who come from wealthy families come from the culture of privilege and have already been taught many of the skills they need for collaboration and leadership by watching their parents' example. The teachers can give the kids an assignment and away they will go to get it done. They don't need a lot of hand-holding, usually, because they already know the "rules" for behavior and expectations in a school setting and adapt naturally to school. They grew up with these things.
The "hidden rules" of social class are things that people are not aware of unless the "rules" are explained to them explicitly.
I think that's why teachers (who are mostly middle or upper middle class), spend a lot of time teaching school rules to kids who are middle class or in poverty. Kids from poverty don't necessarily know how to behave in the "middle class" setting of a school because they only know the rules of the culture of poverty. For example, one of the rules of poverty (from Ruby Payne's book) is enjoying and valuing the "here and now" rather than planning for the future because in poverty, the future is uncertain. Kids from poverty don't always know how to plan ahead because they've never seen their parents do it. Using an agenda book or planner is foreign to them.
If you're interested in how this all works, go read Ruby Payne's book. She spent years doing research on how social class affects us. It's really interesting!
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