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[quote=Anonymous]Plagiarism accusation (sort of). After the fact, DC senior emailed all details to me, including teacher emails. Assigned a business project requiring legal research, and policy laws. However, it wasn't a research paper. Teacher rubric stated internet usage to complete an employer handbook containing 10 or so policies. That's it. No citations, use of quotes. Rough draft had to be turned in after running through a plagiarism checker. Teacher isn't tech savvy and communicates via email. She posted assignment on classroom with a link to a very weak checker app. She also moved the goal posts the entire week.

DC submitted draft after checking and changing anything flagged. Returned with flags. Hybrid, so kids were only in person one day, and she gave them 20 minutes to run plagiarism check, make corrections, and turn in. It was 10 or so pages. He ran out of time. The policies were legal, and as such, nearly impossible to change generic wording, such as, sexual harassment, code of conduct, discrimination, etc.

Zero with no discussion. DC respects authority, never plagiarized, and has a great relationship with this teacher. He spoke with her via zoom, she didn't let him get a word in. He emailed valid proof and screenshots of generic flags, "Name of company has a zero tolerance policy..." He forwarded emails. Shot down, threatened to escalate, lots of teacher psycho babble.

Thing is, he wasn't fighting the grade, only defending himself with proof against an accusation with many holes in it. Principal sent an email to all teachers, parents, students that final grades would be pushed until last Wed and extra day to "make up missing assignments, do extra credit, improve grades." Of course, son thought that applied to all. Teacher finalized her grades 2 days prior to principal's extension. His grade 98 dropped to 90. More emails ensued. She escalated, he spoke with principal who tossed it back to teacher.  Mid year report finalized for colleges. No resolution. On Friday, at 5 p.m., she sent him an email stating escalation to his file, stripped of scholarship app, and eligiblity for NHS. This is quadruple jeopardy. Winter break this week, and she left him with no opportunity to resolve.

New principal is too busy trying to be cool. DC has taken 3 years of teacher's elective courses. He's supported for her 3 years in many capacities and vice versa. Old principal is now superintendent and great guy, but winter break.

Nothing he can do now. Told him wait until they return from break, reply to her email and cc whoever he wants with a short, I've learned that standing up for myself is necessary, despite the consequences. I respect your decision, and I'm grateful for your support the past 3 years. Respectfully, ...

Would like your advice, maybe teachers here can help. Please no snark. He did not hand in a deliberately plagiarized assignment. My kid isn't a "snowflake", he drives his own process and values my help when asked. My concern is that this teacher used very vague language in her late eve Friday emai. This is decision time and she seems unhinged. Can she retract her letter of recommendation? DC has 5 teacher recs and he used different ones for different colleges. We have no idea if she will blow up his remaining apps. Also, he has every right to speak to the principal. No disciplinary issues ever, good student, incredible manners.

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