Today I had issues with two parents. They are upset about their child's grades. I am so tired of dealing with this. Everyone thinks they are VIP and policies don't apply to them. Or, they don't put any responsibility on the child- it's either their fault or mine (and it's usually mine). 6th grade is old enough to write down your assignments every night, don't you think?
Anyway, I'm really tired of it all, and I just remembered a story about a teacher at the middle school last year. A parent was all upset that her child was failing, even though he was failing because he had so many missing assignments. There was a meeting with the principal and the parent and the teacher where the parent was making a big fuss and insisting that the grades be changed. Finally, the teacher said, "Fine, your son has A's for the rest of the year, no matter what he does." And walked out. This teacher is my hero. If only I were tenured...
Anyway, I'm really tired of it all, and I just remembered a story about a teacher at the middle school last year. A parent was all upset that her child was failing, even though he was failing because he had so many missing assignments. There was a meeting with the principal and the parent and the teacher where the parent was making a big fuss and insisting that the grades be changed. Finally, the teacher said, "Fine, your son has A's for the rest of the year, no matter what he does." And walked out. This teacher is my hero. If only I were tenured...
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