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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a sub who has a degree in education and worked in the field, I see it as hit or miss. There are some great schools in FCPS- ES, MS, HS. There are schools that will be so happy to have you. You will feel appreciated. Stay with them. I will say the great ones for subbing are middle and high schools.

Sadly, there are other schools- so many are ES- with that "mean girls" vibe. A lot of the women ES teachers are so snotty. If you sub in a school like that, and it's just one day, focus on the students. You may have to give out busy work, but you can take five minute brain breaks to stretch. Make relationships with them through any small way. Giving praise helps. Avoid the meanie teachers at recess by watching the students engage in play. Sure, you'll have to correct them if they are breaking safety rules, but if everything is good in that arena, make chit chat with kids on the swings. Solely focusing on the students AND NOT the cliquey-clucky group of hens will save your sanity. (Oh, and I've experienced the hens not watching the kids play. They stood in a circle and chatted about

As much as ES kids need subs, if subs aren't supported in a particular building, it's not going to happen for them. So be careful with elementary schools.
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I feel like this is a sweeping generalization. There are like 148 ES in the county. Most subs only sub at a few schools due to proximity. I have never had the issue you are claiming in ES. Not saying it doesn’t happen, but there are many fabulous and welcoming schools. [/quote]

+1, I much prefer ES to middle or high.[/quote]

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