Aloof teacher is heavy on app use and doesn't communicate well - would you take it to the principal?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date want honored. The teacher relied on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date wasn’t honored. The teacher relies on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

I work in a tough industry with supervisors who are demanding. At no time am I ever treated like this. If I’m out sick or have an appt, I’m treated with respect. This teacher does not care to treat students with respect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date want honored. The teacher relied on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

Was the assignment posted several days prior, in which case the student should have completed it by the due date regardless of a planned absence? That’s a standard policy.

[Anonymous]

Your kid is in 8th grade. Your 8th grader needs to be talking to the teacher and emailing the teacher NOT you.

The teacher is annoyed because nowhere do you state your child attempted to speak to the teacher to let the TEACHER know she would be absent. Your child clearly knew in advance since it was a scheduled medical appointment. Why would you email the principal? The STUDENT needs to email the teacher or talk to the teacher.

When your child returned to class and noticed the zero, the STUDENT needs to first talk to the teacher, and if that doesn't work compose an email expressing confusion and referencing they tried to talk to the teacher. The STUDENT then needs to talk to the counselor.

Once that happens only then should parents be emailing.

If your kid has a monthly medical appointment that as you say "affects participation in sports" a teacher is not going to be a lenient as a condition that affects participation in academics.

My son was in a clinical medical trial and missed around 25 days of school in 9th grade that were several hours long appointments that were often really draining. His teacher appreciated that BEFORE every appointment HE (the student, not the parent) spoke to them in person to let him know he would be absent, apologized for the inconvenience, and asked if he could start working on any in class assignment he would miss the weekend before, when they wanted him to take any assessments, and if they wanted him to do an alternative assignment if he missed in class work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your kid is in 8th grade. Your 8th grader needs to be talking to the teacher and emailing the teacher NOT you.

The teacher is annoyed because nowhere do you state your child attempted to speak to the teacher to let the TEACHER know she would be absent. Your child clearly knew in advance since it was a scheduled medical appointment. Why would you email the principal? The STUDENT needs to email the teacher or talk to the teacher.

When your child returned to class and noticed the zero, the STUDENT needs to first talk to the teacher, and if that doesn't work compose an email expressing confusion and referencing they tried to talk to the teacher. The STUDENT then needs to talk to the counselor.

Once that happens only then should parents be emailing.

If your kid has a monthly medical appointment that as you say "affects participation in sports" a teacher is not going to be a lenient as a condition that affects participation in academics.

My son was in a clinical medical trial and missed around 25 days of school in 9th grade that were several hours long appointments that were often really draining. His teacher appreciated that BEFORE every appointment HE (the student, not the parent) spoke to them in person to let him know he would be absent, apologized for the inconvenience, and asked if he could start working on any in class assignment he would miss the weekend before, when they wanted him to take any assessments, and if they wanted him to do an alternative assignment if he missed in class work.

Then the teacher should stop sending us emails if she wants parents out of the conversation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date want honored. The teacher relied on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

Was the assignment posted several days prior, in which case the student should have completed it by the due date regardless of a planned absence? That’s a standard policy.

Her “policy” for this particular classroom assignment was that it’s not available for completing until after the lesson. What kind of a teacher expects a kid to be up late completing an assignment like that? One on power trips? But perhaps if she really is only a facilitator, not an educator, my kid should try to teach herself the math, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date want honored. The teacher relied on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

Was the assignment posted several days prior, in which case the student should have completed it by the due date regardless of a planned absence? That’s a standard policy.

Her “policy” for this particular classroom assignment was that it’s not available for completing until after the lesson. What kind of a teacher expects a kid to be up late completing an assignment like that? One on power trips? But perhaps if she really is only a facilitator, not an educator, my kid should try to teach herself the math, too.

You didn’t answer my question. Did your child have several days to complete this assignment?

I don’t see any power tripping here. It makes sense that a student should complete work after a lesson. And I’m sure the teacher doesn’t expect students to stay up late. Just get it done after school. This isn’t that hard and, so far, seems pretty reasonable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date want honored. The teacher relied on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

Was the assignment posted several days prior, in which case the student should have completed it by the due date regardless of a planned absence? That’s a standard policy.

Her “policy” for this particular classroom assignment was that it’s not available for completing until after the lesson. What kind of a teacher expects a kid to be up late completing an assignment like that? One on power trips? But perhaps if she really is only a facilitator, not an educator, my kid should try to teach herself the math, too.

You didn’t answer my question. Did your child have several days to complete this assignment?

I don’t see any power tripping here. It makes sense that a student should complete work after a lesson. And I’m sure the teacher doesn’t expect students to stay up late. Just get it done after school. This isn’t that hard and, so far, seems pretty reasonable.

My kid had an extra day to complete the work but the teacher is not honoring it. Maybe she’s getting confused and candle handle all the apps herself and refuses to admit she’s wrong. One day she’s going to need some empathy and a little accommodation. She shouldn’t be surprised if she doesn’t get it. Karma sucks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date want honored. The teacher relied on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

Was the assignment posted several days prior, in which case the student should have completed it by the due date regardless of a planned absence? That’s a standard policy.

Her “policy” for this particular classroom assignment was that it’s not available for completing until after the lesson. What kind of a teacher expects a kid to be up late completing an assignment like that? One on power trips? But perhaps if she really is only a facilitator, not an educator, my kid should try to teach herself the math, too.

You didn’t answer my question. Did your child have several days to complete this assignment?

I don’t see any power tripping here. It makes sense that a student should complete work after a lesson. And I’m sure the teacher doesn’t expect students to stay up late. Just get it done after school. This isn’t that hard and, so far, seems pretty reasonable.

She had ONE day to complete an assignment she did not attend the lesson for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, or start with the guidance counselor. Get a tutor and make sure your kid is turning in their work (micromanage them).

Not OP. Why the guidance counselor? They aren’t the teachers boss and can’t do anything. I’m curious?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. The same teacher took it pretty far this week. My kid had a medical appointment the took up the entire day. We didn’t get home until late snd no, I wasn’t going to have DD stay up all night to catch up. That’s stupid. The doc office provided an absence note on letterhead and I even called the principal in advance to let her know DD had this appointment and she would be behind on a few things.

Well, the teacher gave her a zero on the assignment anyway, and the online system states the assignment was due two days later. She still gave her a zero, and DD’s average fell. I emailed the teacher who wrote, “Assignments are due on the due date stated.” That’s it. I reached out to the principal to let her know what’s going on. You don’t screw with a kid’s grades because they had a doc appointment. What kind of person is this.

Something about your story doesn’t add up. She gave her a zero even though the assignment wasn’t due until two days later?

Also, I don’t believe that you’re calling the principal in advance about a simple absence. Seriously. That’s just not done. There’s an attendance secretary for a reason. That isn’t the principal’s job. Why would you call the principal for something so routine?

And I doubt the teacher said “assignments are due on the due date stated” after a medical absence unless the assignment was a long-term one with a well-advertised due date. In that case, I agree with the teacher.

The story just doesn’t add up.

The principal knows about these absences because they occur once a month and the school needed to be notified about the condition which impacted participation in sports. And yes, sad to say that’s how the teacher responds. She’s a robot. She wants all
dialogue to be one way. Sue has a lot of say to us in her missives but doesn’t want responses.

I went through my kid’s assignment list for the week and yes, the due date want honored. The teacher relied on apps and doesn’t want to lift a finger to correct anything. She’s not an educator, she’s a facilitator.

Was the assignment posted several days prior, in which case the student should have completed it by the due date regardless of a planned absence? That’s a standard policy.

Her “policy” for this particular classroom assignment was that it’s not available for completing until after the lesson. What kind of a teacher expects a kid to be up late completing an assignment like that? One on power trips? But perhaps if she really is only a facilitator, not an educator, my kid should try to teach herself the math, too.

You didn’t answer my question. Did your child have several days to complete this assignment?

I don’t see any power tripping here. It makes sense that a student should complete work after a lesson. And I’m sure the teacher doesn’t expect students to stay up late. Just get it done after school. This isn’t that hard and, so far, seems pretty reasonable.

My kid had an extra day to complete the work but the teacher is not honoring it. Maybe she’s getting confused and candle handle all the apps herself and refuses to admit she’s wrong. One day she’s going to need some empathy and a little accommodation. She shouldn’t be surprised if she doesn’t get it. Karma sucks.

OP,
If this last post came from you, let me be the first to say it doesn’t reflect well. Insults and hoping people suffer paint you in a bad light.

As for karma, perhaps the way you are speaking about this teacher will come back on you.

[Anonymous]

OP refuses to state what her 8th grader is doing. When asked repeatedly, she keeps saying she emails the teacher after looking online.

She never says her daughter has spoken to tje teacher or emailed. She never explains if she has sat down with her child to see the time stamp where her daughter says she has turned in work that has gotten a zero (and actually clicked on what she submitted since some students submit blank work so it looks like the submitted an assignment on time).

OP just emails the principal and teacher.

OP your kid is 13 1/2 or 14 years old Im am advanced math class. That is old enough to speak to teachers.

[Anonymous]

Why does Jeff block teachers from speaking out?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP refuses to state what her 8th grader is doing. When asked repeatedly, she keeps saying she emails the teacher after looking online.

She never says her daughter has spoken to tje teacher or emailed. She never explains if she has sat down with her child to see the time stamp where her daughter says she has turned in work that has gotten a zero (and actually clicked on what she submitted since some students submit blank work so it looks like the submitted an assignment on time).

OP just emails the principal and teacher.

OP your kid is 13 1/2 or 14 years old Im am advanced math class. That is old enough to speak to teachers.

Then the teacher should stop emailing parents. Or respond like a human being and use her big girl words rather than hiding behind apps. My kid told her exactly what happened. If the teacher dies not like to support kids and cut a kid slack for a long day at the doctors office, there are many other careers to choose from that do not involve dealing with annoying children with medical issues.

[Anonymous]

They want these kids to ‘self advocate’ but none of the teachers listen and tend to be dismissive when the kids speak out about their half-baked policies and mistakes. Since the student gets no affirmation from speaking up, they are reluctant to speak up again