Anonymous
05/08/2024 03:10
Subject: Re:Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
It was very common--maybe universal--when I was in school, both with teachers who doubled as coaches and coaches who did not otherwise work at the school. I personally saw it go south in both directions -- students/players who used it for ill (e.g., prank calls/texts), and teachers/coaches who messaged extensively with students/players they later "began" dating when the latter turned 18. I'm sure as a whole most of the communications school-wide were appropriate, but I'd have a very hard time permitting this as a parent.
Anonymous
05/08/2024 02:48
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Any coach or teacher who is texting a student one on one, is either a complete moron or a groomer.
A parent should always be on the text chain.
A parent should always be on the text chain.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 23:36
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:NP
These are examples of communication:
"I have a family matter this evening so Coach Tom will be leading practice."
"Practice is canceled due to lightning."
"Please attend this Thursday's practice as we will discuss important team news."
On the messaging end
"I can't attend practice because we'll be out of town"
"OK thanks for letting me know"
"Am I at the wrong field?"
"It's on the other side of the school"
I can't help but agree with the poster who does not see this as grooming. Obviously, casual texting with more details/ lengthy back and forth would be a different matter but this is helpful and has been normal in our experience.
Nobody is suggesting that all communication would be grooming. There is a reason school divisions ban this type of thing. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was no danger of adults taking advantage of kids but this is the real world.
If they do it parents should be on the app. Our coach said no to parents being on the private app and it goes against multiple rules. Huge red flag.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 23:28
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:NP
These are examples of communication:
"I have a family matter this evening so Coach Tom will be leading practice."
"Practice is canceled due to lightning."
"Please attend this Thursday's practice as we will discuss important team news."
On the messaging end
"I can't attend practice because we'll be out of town"
"OK thanks for letting me know"
"Am I at the wrong field?"
"It's on the other side of the school"
I can't help but agree with the poster who does not see this as grooming. Obviously, casual texting with more details/ lengthy back and forth would be a different matter but this is helpful and has been normal in our experience.
Nobody is suggesting that all communication would be grooming. There is a reason school divisions ban this type of thing. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was no danger of adults taking advantage of kids but this is the real world.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 23:24
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
NP
These are examples of communication:
"I have a family matter this evening so Coach Tom will be leading practice."
"Practice is canceled due to lightning."
"Please attend this Thursday's practice as we will discuss important team news."
On the messaging end
"I can't attend practice because we'll be out of town"
"OK thanks for letting me know"
"Am I at the wrong field?"
"It's on the other side of the school"
I can't help but agree with the poster who does not see this as grooming. Obviously, casual texting with more details/ lengthy back and forth would be a different matter but this is helpful and has been normal in our experience.
These are examples of communication:
"I have a family matter this evening so Coach Tom will be leading practice."
"Practice is canceled due to lightning."
"Please attend this Thursday's practice as we will discuss important team news."
On the messaging end
"I can't attend practice because we'll be out of town"
"OK thanks for letting me know"
"Am I at the wrong field?"
"It's on the other side of the school"
I can't help but agree with the poster who does not see this as grooming. Obviously, casual texting with more details/ lengthy back and forth would be a different matter but this is helpful and has been normal in our experience.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 23:00
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:Coach, perfectly fine. My middle schooler and my high schooler both have their coaches cell number. How else are they supposed to let them know they have to miss practice or are late and need let into the gym or whatever ?
These comments are ridiculous. Some of you are so paranoid.
You don't sound too bright. I hope your kids aren't targeted for abuse simply because their parent is so clueless. Predators are very well aware which kids they can groom with little worry.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 22:58
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My son’s middle Middle school soccer coach has team Numbers and they have his and are in a group text chat. Some coaches use snap chat or other social media groups to communicate with team. I don’t see anything wrong with it.
SafeSport does not allow this - any communication with a player from a coach MUST include the parent
This must be specific to middle school bc high school is definitely not like this.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 22:58
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
My son’s public hs coaches all use What’s App.
Club uses TeamSnap.
Club uses TeamSnap.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 22:57
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Coach, perfectly fine. My middle schooler and my high schooler both have their coaches cell number. How else are they supposed to let them know they have to miss practice or are late and need let into the gym or whatever ?
These comments are ridiculous. Some of you are so paranoid.
DD’s team uses slack. Parents have access to it as well. I would not be okay with teachers or coaches communicating directly with minors. They should also be aware of the need to protect themselves and not communicate privately with the kids.
For regular communication and game/practice info sure (I think mine use the Band app) but both of my kids have their coaches cell and vice versa. It is mainly for short practical connections like I mentioned above. No one thinks anything of it - maybe bc my daughters coaches are women.
This is a public school.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 22:52
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Kendrick Lamar just released a song on this very topic!
Anonymous
05/07/2024 22:50
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:No. My son has told me that this is not allowed at his public school.
+1
Anonymous
05/07/2024 22:36
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:My son’s middle Middle school soccer coach has team Numbers and they have his and are in a group text chat. Some coaches use snap chat or other social media groups to communicate with team. I don’t see anything wrong with it.
SafeSport does not allow this - any communication with a player from a coach MUST include the parent
Anonymous
05/07/2024 21:51
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:Coach, perfectly fine. My middle schooler and my high schooler both have their coaches cell number. How else are they supposed to let them know they have to miss practice or are late and need let into the gym or whatever ?
These comments are ridiculous. Some of you are so paranoid.
DD’s team uses slack. Parents have access to it as well. I would not be okay with teachers or coaches communicating directly with minors. They should also be aware of the need to protect themselves and not communicate privately with the kids.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 21:39
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Anonymous wrote:And does this answer change if he's a coach and they are on his team? What if they are not on his team?
I don't have a student athlete, so I don't know what the accepted practice is.
I think a lot of public schools have specifically policies that prohibit this, because it’s very easy to imagine how it can be viewed as inappropriate as well as turn into an actual inappropriate relationship.
Anonymous
05/07/2024 21:38
Subject: Is it appropriate for a high school teacher to give his cell phone number to his students?
Coach, perfectly fine. My middle schooler and my high schooler both have their coaches cell number. How else are they supposed to let them know they have to miss practice or are late and need let into the gym or whatever ?
These comments are ridiculous. Some of you are so paranoid.
These comments are ridiculous. Some of you are so paranoid.