Of everything you did last week as a teacher, what would you do differently? Why?
I had a student that was out a couple times last week. I didnt think much about it. I didnt see him on Monday so I sent his mom (a teacher at the elementary school) an email. She was under the impression that he was in class. Now the student is one absence away from failing the class and we are only in the 4th week. I wished I would have made parent contact earlier. But with 3 classes it's hard to keep up with each individual kids absences before they miss too much.
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5 comments:
Perry,
It is difficult to follow-up when someone is absent to see if they were skipping or not.I try to check the daily attendance at the end of the day, but it's still hard. I had the opposite happen. I had a girl who was out, by the third day I e-mailed Mom to see if everything was ok. Well the student had dropped the class and our counselors did not inform me. The mom was surprised that I did not know she had dropped. I felt kinda dumb. By the way, the student is still on my grade quick.
Perry,
You did fine! Dr. J.
You can only do what you can do. Be thankful that you did take action, and now this student's parents are aware of what has been going on. As the mother of two teenagers, I sympathize with this kid's mother. We poor parents are always the last to know!
Perry I understand how things can run up on you. Just continue to do the best and believe that things will work out for the best.
Parents have a responsiblity to check on their children as well. You did what you should have done - when it came to your attention that this student was missing more than usual you contacted his parent.
Ultimately - the student is at fault and will have to live with the consequences of his actions.
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