FCPS can't find substitutes?? I call BS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a lot of turnover among subs. They are treated with so much disrespect by both teachers and students. They are given little or no training and expected to do exactly what the room teacher does. The kids know you are not coming back. They try to get away with as much as they can.

I have taught in both FCPS and LCPS. It seems to be difficult for school systems to find subs who can speak and understand English. I have no idea how many of them get through the sub process. Those of us who know the few excellent subs have them on speed dial/text to arrange for them directly. I absolutely do not trust the office to secure a decent sub for me.

[Anonymous]

The public schools are just absolutely falling apart. The social breakdown of these areas absolutely dictates the necessity of private schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are just absolutely falling apart. The social breakdown of these areas absolutely dictates the necessity of private schools.

Whatever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are just absolutely falling apart. The social breakdown of these areas absolutely dictates the necessity of private schools.

teachers going out on maternity leave happens at the privates just as much. Happened to DC in English class two years in a row.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are just absolutely falling apart. The social breakdown of these areas absolutely dictates the necessity of private schools.

Current sub and I must agree. There are some FCPS schools where I will not accept an assignment.

I predict a mass exodus to private schools. This isn't the FCPS of 25 or even 10 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Revolving door of subs in HS math. Long term negative effect on learning. It’s hard enough bring a teacher. There’s a little mired number of quality people available to sub. Gotta b desperate to go get that headache.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, what reason would the principal have to lie about this? Do you honestly think administrator takes pleasure in telling his/her teachers that their class size is increasing? Or sending that letter to parents? Come on. There's no way a principal would do this unless it was absolutely the last option available.

There is definitely a teacher shortage nationwide.

[Anonymous]

I think your kid will be better off academically with an experienced and seasoned teacher taking over versus a long term sub. A great sub is a needle in a hay stack and the rest are just keeping their fingers in the dam. This solution would bring me much more comfort.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are just absolutely falling apart. The social breakdown of these areas absolutely dictates the necessity of private schools.

Current sub and I must agree. There are some FCPS schools where I will not accept an assignment.

I predict a mass exodus to private schools. This isn't the FCPS of 25 or even 10 years ago.

Really? There has been a massive influx of money into FCPS over the past several years since the recession. Where is it all going?

[Anonymous]

Who wants to risk getting shot for $10 an hour, not to mention all the disrespect from the princes and princesses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are just absolutely falling apart. The social breakdown of these areas absolutely dictates the necessity of private schools.

Current sub and I must agree. There are some FCPS schools where I will not accept an assignment.

I predict a mass exodus to private schools. This isn't the FCPS of 25 or even 10 years ago.

I predict FCPS will hire few old racist farts as subs.

[Anonymous]

Try it yourself for a week. Heck, a day might be enough for you to understand why there aren't people lining up for this job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$10 per hour

After taxes perhaps.

[Anonymous]

$14.23 short term.
$20 long term

https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf/FY18-substitute-and-homebound-rates.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The public schools are just absolutely falling apart. The social breakdown of these areas absolutely dictates the necessity of private schools.

Current sub and I must agree. There are some FCPS schools where I will not accept an assignment.

I predict a mass exodus to private schools. This isn't the FCPS of 25 or even 10 years ago.

Really? There has been a massive influx of money into FCPS over the past several years since the recession. Where is it all going?

Ok, you asked. Every ES school now has a "niche" whether that is AAP or Head Start or performing arts or special education. That's expensive to maintain the theme, the services and the teachers. IEPs are expensive.

Also, diversity and unchecked immigration is exorbitantly expensive. Subsidized activity fees, school supplies and FARMS. It costs much more to educate a non-English speaking high school freshman than her native English speaking classmates.

FCPS can't be everything to every student and their families. Look at job titles! Your neighborhood ES isn't just a principal, an admin team and classroom teachers. We have School Based Technology Speciialists, Parent Liaisons, Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, Psychologists, Asst Principals, Special Ed Aides, IA, Reading Specialists, Speech Teachers, ESOL teachers...