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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What happened?

I have dealt with 2 private schools in PG thus far, and it has been no picnic either.  The bar is low.[/quote]

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An RELA teacher transferred to a new school the week before school started.  The replacement teacher seems to have a very aggressive style which is not what the kids are used to.  It's been a rough transition.   The new math teacher went out on maternity leave after the first week and the sub is absolutely terrible. No instruction and unreasonable homework.  I just read that part of their class PBIS is taking away 5 min of recess.  
The Principal has been responsive but I'm guessing finding a long term sub isn't super easy.  
Tonight I got home and my younger child told me about an incident that happened in their classroom.

I realize all school systems have issues but I can't help feeling like throwing in the towel tonight.
Tomorrow will be another day right??[/quote]

I advise you to speak with the principal. Teachers have various approaches and yes, some are more aggressive than others but when you approach the principal, speak on the behalf of your child and not the whole class. Encourage other parents to speak up if they feel the same as you. Finding a long term sub is VERY difficult. They tend to be subs because they can not work everyday. To find a sub to work for months, create lesson plans, etc, is hard. I do not agree with taking recess away but I see it all the time. Teachers say it is the only thing kids respond to, the threat of taking it away. Again, approach the principal. I can not help you with the incident in the class as I have no idea what it is about. Best of luck. PG county schools are not all bad. School just started. [/quote]

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