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[quote=Anonymous]OP, how likely is it that the middle school kids will accept your daughter's explanation that she didn't think it was cheating if you didn't use the forbidden functions?

I think the fact that she went and told the teacher that she HAD the calculator is very compelling -- as an adult (and a teacher) I would believe her.   Now if she had been caught using it, that would be a different story.

I think your daughter's case requires compassion, and discretion.   You are not asking for special treatment because she has undiagnosed special needs.   You are asking for appropriate treatment and compassion.

I think the principal does not sound like a good principal for your child's needs.   But to get through this situation -- can you ask if your child can submit written testimony to the "tribunal", or perhaps record her testimony, instead of being required to sit in front of her peers?

Personally, I would not have my child participate in this type of "trial" under circumstances you describe.   I like using peers to help mediate conflicts among children, if the children agree.   But middle school preteens should NOT be judging whether a child should be suspended.  That is absolutely crazy![/quote]

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