Anonymous
Post 04/05/2020 11:56     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
WIS parent here. Haven’t read the whole thread and am sorry the teacher experienced some large bumps on the road initially. I’ve heard similar complaints from people (teachers and parents) at other local schools Just wanted to add that the distance learning is going extremely well for our WIS middle schooler. Admin and teachers (many with young kids at home) are doing a truly admirable job. Thank you.
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2020 21:05     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This is a horrible position to be in. Is there someone you can talk to about your specific situation? Explain what you just put here, let them know that you are ready and willing to teach but you are concerned about being on campus due to your health. I hope this works out for you, please keep us updated.


A colleague tried and was told a firm “deal with it” so I don’t dare also speak up.


Actually maybe if more people spoke up they would be more open to change.


Say no
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2020 21:02     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:WIS teacher here. We're not on campus today.
Whoever you are, you don't seem happy at WIS, so go get another job.


OP posted two days ago.


WOW. Nice co-workers too!


OP here. So weird to see this pop up again! I am actually pretty happy at WIS, outside of this decision - that’s why it was so frustrating. The decision seemed so at odds with everything else the school has been over the decades.

That assembly was poorly done, though. The WaPo article was wrong but the official response was terrible too.
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2020 20:38     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am so terrified I am going to get sick! We have to go in for two workdays, where we will attend virtual meetings. No one can explain why we need to be on campus for Zoom meetings, so there is that. But I have an underlying health condition and they aren’t sterilizing until Wednesday. And teachers are allowed to bring their kids!! I know childcare is probably an issue but we are closing exactly because groups of kids aren’t safe right now.

I am fully ready to move to distance learning - modules compete, checklist done, checked that my tech works. Admin doesn’t care. The ignorance of science at a progressive school is so disappointing.

Yes, I can take sick leave. But I only have four days of that left for the year, so burning half at the START of an epidemic to which I am high risk would be stupid. Teachers who did the work already shouldn’t have to go to campus! I really liked the new admin until this week.

They're behaving very badly. I'm so sorry.

+1
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2020 20:35     Subject: Re:WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
You can’t be serious. Have kids at WIS and couldn’t disagree more.
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2020 19:37     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
After reading this thread, I’m seriously considering not sending my kid to school there. What is the matter with WIS? Are you that incompetent of a school to not realize how serious this pandemic is, and treat your teachers with respect and concern? The disorganization, pettiness, and lack of worldly awareness, and empathy of this school is appalling, despite your world-class motto and IB curriculum. Do you not follow what you supposedly preach? Who are you people anyway? You should be a pillar for the community and a shining example to your students. Shame on you.

For anyone paying $42k a year, you should seriously reconsider and find a better school for your money.
Anonymous
Post 03/21/2020 10:20     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Primary Day teachers had to go in last week for three days. Totally scary and unnecessary.
Anonymous
Post 03/18/2020 09:02     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Not surprised at all I bet that “funny email” was sent by the associate head of school who also made light of the post article that accused WIS of cultural insensitivity. If you were not horrified by last years closing assembly for staff then this should be not a surprised. The school administration is the worse I have ever experienced


These trying times call for some levity mixed with gravitas or we will never get through this situation. You sound petty and bitter. As for the post article, why bring up old grievances? That was a nuanced situation led by one deranged PR-savvy unhinged parent. WIS is a great school with (mostly) wonderful staff and administration; certainly not perfect but always endeavoring to improve and reflect.

Last point - if this is the "worst" administration ever - please move on - quit today in fact! The WIS community doesn't need your negativity. I'm sure they'd happily put your salary towards another staff member who needs it in these difficult times.

-- Current WIS parent


What happened at the closing assembly? Seems crazy over there
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2020 13:13     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:I am so terrified I am going to get sick! We have to go in for two workdays, where we will attend virtual meetings. No one can explain why we need to be on campus for Zoom meetings, so there is that. But I have an underlying health condition and they aren’t sterilizing until Wednesday. And teachers are allowed to bring their kids!! I know childcare is probably an issue but we are closing exactly because groups of kids aren’t safe right now.

I am fully ready to move to distance learning - modules compete, checklist done, checked that my tech works. Admin doesn’t care. The ignorance of science at a progressive school is so disappointing.

Yes, I can take sick leave. But I only have four days of that left for the year, so burning half at the START of an epidemic to which I am high risk would be stupid. Teachers who did the work already shouldn’t have to go to campus! I really liked the new admin until this week.

They're behaving very badly. I'm so sorry.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2020 13:11     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Not surprised at all I bet that “funny email” was sent by the associate head of school who also made light of the post article that accused WIS of cultural insensitivity. If you were not horrified by last years closing assembly for staff then this should be not a surprised. The school administration is the worse I have ever experienced


These trying times call for some levity mixed with gravitas or we will never get through this situation. You sound petty and bitter. As for the post article, why bring up old grievances? That was a nuanced situation led by one deranged PR-savvy unhinged parent. WIS is a great school with (mostly) wonderful staff and administration; certainly not perfect but always endeavoring to improve and reflect.

Last point - if this is the "worst" administration ever - please move on - quit today in fact! The WIS community doesn't need your negativity. I'm sure they'd happily put your salary towards another staff member who needs it in these difficult times.

-- Current WIS parent


I agree with the need for humor, but maybe lead by example? Geeze....
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2020 13:10     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:WIS teacher here. We're not on campus today.
Whoever you are, you don't seem happy at WIS, so go get another job.


OP posted two days ago.


WOW. Nice co-workers too!
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2020 11:48     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:Not surprised at all I bet that “funny email” was sent by the associate head of school who also made light of the post article that accused WIS of cultural insensitivity. If you were not horrified by last years closing assembly for staff then this should be not a surprised. The school administration is the worse I have ever experienced


These trying times call for some levity mixed with gravitas or we will never get through this situation. You sound petty and bitter. As for the post article, why bring up old grievances? That was a nuanced situation led by one deranged PR-savvy unhinged parent. WIS is a great school with (mostly) wonderful staff and administration; certainly not perfect but always endeavoring to improve and reflect.

Last point - if this is the "worst" administration ever - please move on - quit today in fact! The WIS community doesn't need your negativity. I'm sure they'd happily put your salary towards another staff member who needs it in these difficult times.

-- Current WIS parent
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2020 11:15     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:WIS teacher here. We're not on campus today.
Whoever you are, you don't seem happy at WIS, so go get another job.


OP posted two days ago.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2020 11:03     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
WIS teacher here. We're not on campus today.
Whoever you are, you don't seem happy at WIS, so go get another job.
Anonymous
Post 03/17/2020 07:46     Subject: WIS is making teachers come in for two workdays
Anonymous wrote:I’m a teacher as well. We are off right now and DLing. My DH is in the medical field and I know He’s probably been exposed which puts me in a position of being exposed. I would stay home if I were you bc U have no idea who has been exposed. It’s serious out there. Pls be safe.


Exactly. Less is more. What's clear is that there are far more cases in the DMV than accounted for by testing, so calling all teachers in is questionable. I think it was a bad call.