tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post6130129225583098216..comments2024-03-21T15:59:25.263-05:00Comments on Math Teacher Mambo: Students With IssuesShireen Dadmehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-22595100102246272032009-04-08T04:14:00.000-05:002009-04-08T04:14:00.000-05:00Update: 1. The girl with the sunglasses was back i...Update: <BR/>1. The girl with the sunglasses was back in class yesterday, and she actually behaved and apologized to me at the end of class. Good for her.<BR/><BR/>2. The absent boy: missed the weekend mock AP exam. Has been to class. Still hasn't made up old work.<BR/><BR/>3. Absent girl with issues: still haven't seen her, but heard she had the flu.<BR/><BR/>Sheesh. Thanks for asking, Meridyth.<BR/><BR/>Ms. CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-70198065049956265592009-04-07T23:41:00.000-05:002009-04-07T23:41:00.000-05:00When a principal told me that students have a righ...When a principal told me that students have a right to put their heads down and sleep, I got out of the public school teaching game. I was turned into a babysitter. I teach now at a college. I can't even imagine how I handled all that nonsense. It does sound as if you have things well in hand!Stephen Chttp://teachersindex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-34931347216577122462009-04-07T18:08:00.000-05:002009-04-07T18:08:00.000-05:00I am totally with you on ALL of your feelings. I'...I am totally with you on ALL of your feelings. I'm only a first year teacher, but it's great to know I'm not the only one going through these types of issues. How did everything turn out?Meridythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964458969311863059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-55300223681641317922009-04-04T09:50:00.000-05:002009-04-04T09:50:00.000-05:00It does break your heart. I agree -- give yourself...It does break your heart. I agree -- give yourself a pat on the back and consider this a virtual hug. Wow.<BR/><BR/>SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-30590758200967549472009-04-03T04:28:00.000-05:002009-04-03T04:28:00.000-05:00Holy Cow, Adrienne, sounds like a ton of turmoil. ...Holy Cow, Adrienne, sounds like a ton of turmoil. Hopefully, you're due for some happy outcomes soon.<BR/><BR/>And thank you, Anonymous. <BR/><BR/>Ms. CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-43705436491324039642009-04-02T23:18:00.000-05:002009-04-02T23:18:00.000-05:00Breaks your heart, doesn't it. Think how much of a...Breaks your heart, doesn't it. Think how much of a difference you must be making to kids like these - and give yourself a pat on the back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-73415369077212693352009-04-02T22:22:00.000-05:002009-04-02T22:22:00.000-05:00This is SO where I am right now, too. One keeps sa...This is SO where I am right now, too. One keeps saying things that HAVE to be reported to his guidance counselor, but his parents aren't recognizing he needs help, no matter who tells them. One dropped out after I'd invested 2 1/2 years teaching him basic math. Today, I learned another one, who has only come to school 15 or so days this semester, had to present himself at the courthouse after school today to fulfill the warrant out on him. He will be in juvenile until mid-May. <BR/><BR/>And I am NOT in a socioeconomically high-risk community, though I am the special ed math teacher. <BR/><BR/>Sigh. I need a success story soon, for motivation's sake!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10885019938041824698noreply@blogger.com