Should she be suspended from school?
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coachmarkos
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 Posted: 08/30/05 - 08:53 Post subject:
Although I loved working at a Catholic School, it's things like this that make me glad to be working back in the public school system.
Someone says an inappropriate word here, we talk to them, and possibly refer them to the office. No suspension considered. Or needed.
I don't care what kind of school it is. Kids are going to make mistakes. Especially 6 year old kids.
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pokychick
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Posted: 08/30/05 - 08:57 Post subject:
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Ms. Jenn
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Posted: 08/30/05 - 15:35 Post subject:
| runaroundsue wrote: | ... I was convinced I gave birth to the devil's spawn, until one day I joined my son for lunch. ...
Well, her face couldn't have been any redder, but there were other adults that saw it. Thank goodness it was almost the end of the year, his daily report was filled each day with drivel "he ran to the front of the line" "he turned around in line today" "he ran on the playground" "he talked walking to the lunchroom". My husband and I started to make jokes about "what did she find today". Of course, she threatened me with "I'm not sure if he's ready for 1st grade". My husband had a visit and simply said "you'll pass him".
We moved and he attended 1st grade at a different school. What a difference!!!!! His teacher had to re-teach me things about my son, mainly that all children are good if you give them a chance. |
I'm sorry, that just made me laugh! 
I'm so glad he's doing so much better! How awful it is to think your child is being labeled unfairly. It's funny because my daughter doesn't act this way anywhere but their school. I'm sure it was the same for your son.
IT's all about perception and tolerance.
Thank you all for your support. I knew I could count on you to make me feel better.
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 08/30/05 - 15:46 Post subject:
I think you should remind the principal of her getting a clean slate. I also think you should remind him this child is 6. "inappropriateness" is a natural part of human development--it's how we learn. In fact, we can and do learn the value of appropriateness even without getting suspended.
If it were me, I'd be wondering what else they were doing that you might not agree with, and whether it's worth her being there. Does make me wonder what they would have done if she'd said the bad f word--set her alight?
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kristin31
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Posted: 08/30/05 - 16:26 Post subject:
Wow. I don't have children (yet) but these stories are scaring the crap out of me. Sue and Ms Jenn especially.
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bburgoyne26
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Posted: 08/30/05 - 17:17 Post subject:
are there any Lutheran schools nearby?
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