Are we allowed to give guideline to teachers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, you are allowed to send that email.

Also, yes the principal is allowed to laugh for a very long time and then deny your request.

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And you can opt for your child to not do the assigned work and earn a lower grade. We all have choices, just have to deal with the repercussions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hope grammar homework is given regularly.

If the OP decides to homeschool, I think grammar, spelling, rhetoric, and creative writing will be beyond their abilities.

[Anonymous]

HS teacher here and I don’t think this is a troll because we get requests like this plus more every year. I’ve changed my approach and no longer argue.

Your kid doesn’t have to complete any homework. I will exempt it all, as long as you understand they are not getting the regular practice that is vital to master the material for the test. As for not testing on Mondays, I’m not fighting that either. Our next class is Wednesday and we can arrange a proctor in the counseling office during class for the test. Your kid will miss the first lesson of the next unit but that’s your choice. I’m not staying after school to proctor the late test or tutor the missed lesson. If you want to change the test day because they have too many tests in one day then it needs to go through their counselor to coordinate make up sessions and arrange a proctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This seems like a troll post.

That's bc it probably is a troll post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Submit a FOIA request asking if for a record of any request or approval of a Homework exemption accommodation for a student.

With around 180,000 students in FCPS, it is likely that thousands of FCPS students have a disability, and it reasonable that at least one of them has a homework exemption.

This FOIA would be an absolute WASTE of taxpayer dollars. Ridiculous. I hope it's denied or they charge you $$$

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HS teacher here and I don’t think this is a troll because we get requests like this plus more every year. I’ve changed my approach and no longer argue.

Your kid doesn’t have to complete any homework. I will exempt it all, as long as you understand they are not getting the regular practice that is vital to master the material for the test. As for not testing on Mondays, I’m not fighting that either. Our next class is Wednesday and we can arrange a proctor in the counseling office during class for the test. Your kid will miss the first lesson of the next unit but that’s your choice. I’m not staying after school to proctor the late test or tutor the missed lesson. If you want to change the test day because they have too many tests in one day then it needs to go through their counselor to coordinate make up sessions and arrange a proctor.

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I believe it too.

-- high School English teacher

[Anonymous]

Great post and responses. Perfect kid for FCPS, 12 or more years of day care for the kid, another burden on society when they get out of FCPS. Thanks for the entertainment.

ROTHFLMAO!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:pull your kid out and send her to private.

Dumbest comment on DCUM whenever someone talks about issues with school.

+1. I have several kids at different private schools and every single one gives homework. My high schooler has at least 2 hours per night and my lower schoolers have 1-2 hours per night.

[Anonymous]

I don't think Sycamore School in Arlington gives much homework at all.

[Anonymous]

Learn about some typical request from High School Students with Disabilities.


https://www.additudemag.com/accommodations-iep-for-high-school-students/

[Anonymous]

Fine with me, OP. Please understand your child will receive an F in the class because there's no way to master the material without doing homework. If the class is an elective and she doesn't need the credit to graduate, she may be better off not taking it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think Sycamore School in Arlington gives much homework at all.

Well that’s because it’s less a school than a scam to separate fools from their money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HS teacher here and I don’t think this is a troll because we get requests like this plus more every year. I’ve changed my approach and no longer argue.

Your kid doesn’t have to complete any homework. I will exempt it all, as long as you understand they are not getting the regular practice that is vital to master the material for the test. As for not testing on Mondays, I’m not fighting that either. Our next class is Wednesday and we can arrange a proctor in the counseling office during class for the test. Your kid will miss the first lesson of the next unit but that’s your choice. I’m not staying after school to proctor the late test or tutor the missed lesson. If you want to change the test day because they have too many tests in one day then it needs to go through their counselor to coordinate make up sessions and arrange a proctor.

+1

I believe it too.

-- high School English teacher

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[Anonymous]

OP why don't you just home school with your exceptional mastery of the English language. You can do whatever the h#ll you want then. I'm sure your little snowflake will receive an excellent education.

Just make sure you teach them to ask "would you like fries with that?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HS teacher here and I don’t think this is a troll because we get requests like this plus more every year. I’ve changed my approach and no longer argue.

Your kid doesn’t have to complete any homework. I will exempt it all, as long as you understand they are not getting the regular practice that is vital to master the material for the test. As for not testing on Mondays, I’m not fighting that either. Our next class is Wednesday and we can arrange a proctor in the counseling office during class for the test. Your kid will miss the first lesson of the next unit but that’s your choice. I’m not staying after school to proctor the late test or tutor the missed lesson. If you want to change the test day because they have too many tests in one day then it needs to go through their counselor to coordinate make up sessions and arrange a proctor.

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I believe it too.

-- high School English teacher

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- - a teacher who has interacted with parents over the past few years.