Ladybug76
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I don't think it's that serious, but I can understand her wanting to have some answers. :shrug:
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I don't think it's that serious, but I can understand her wanting to have some answers. :shrug:
First of all I was looking for a bad grade because of what the teacher told my daughter. My post had nothing to do with my being upset over the actual grade she received. Her grade is what it is. The reason I had a problem is because daughter came home crying because teacher told her the project was bad and then give a good grade - what kind of message is that sending? If it's bad it's bad, if it's good it's good, it can't be both can it?
For the record when I speak with the teacher/school my child is unaware of it (unless of course she's to be punished). I do not want her to think that Mom or Dad is going to fix things for her. It's my job to teach her how to handle her problems herself not rely on me to fix them. It's also my job to make sure she's not being taken advantage of. I believe teacher's have a thankless job but I also believe that they're human and get burnt out just like all the rest of us. As a parent I have to take that into consideration.
aanderson
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aanderson
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I agree 100%. Most teachers are great and I believe they do not get the credit they deserve but it only takes ONE teacher to ruin a child's experience (PRIVATE teachers included). And before anyone jumps down my troat...I'm not saying this is the case with your daughter but as a parent we need to check out our gut feelings!
Just call and ask to speak with the teacher. Then ask her if she would mind setting up an appointment where it is convenient for you both to discuss a few things about your daughter's schooling, in particular, some things your daughter has been hurt by and you are not sure if they are being communicated clearly.
Something like that
Will try this - wasn't sure how to bring up without putting on the defense.
Most good teachers want to know that parents are involved. Make sure that you celebrate the positive with your daughter since she did really well on the other parts of the project.
We had ice cream after dinner to celebrate the grade that evening. I try not to make a big production over low grades, we go over and talk about the answers if possible say better luck next time and move on.
My mother had a similar incident with my sister in 3rd grade. She was dropped off late and forgot her lunch box so Mom took to the class. She witnessed the teacher nose to nose with my sister, screaming at her "how dare you disrupt my class". Mom took sister straight to office and sister was transfered to another class that day. The teacher retired at the end of that school year.
