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I teach seventh grade and I had a student this previous year that spent more time in out of school suspension and in-school suspension then he did in the classroom. He constantly blurted out, cursed, refused to do work, would get in fights on a regular basis, and frankly didn't care. He has been in and out of the STAR program (boot camp) which is a program of juvenile court services. He acts out at home also--stealing and sneaking off. I hate to give up on a child but finally I had to since even the STAR program booted him out--he is going to end up a statistic in our court systems unfortunately.
judy5ca Teresa, this is exactly how I feel about the student I described in my post below. I believe this kid could use his gifts in a positive way and be a truly charismatic leader. However, like you, I feel he's headed straight for the court system. Judy

On 6/04/11, Teresa wrote: > I teach seventh grade and I had a student this previous > ...See More
Jun 4, 2011
iteach8thgrade2 Sadly, that may be the case. Several years ago, I had an exceptionally unruly class of boys. As they left the Middle School and went on to the High School, they continued the disruptive/self-destructive behavior. Occasionally, in the Crime Section of our local paper, those names pop up for local crimes. Sometimes, no matter what the intervention, t...See More
Jun 4, 2011
Montana K-1-2 It is sad but true that we as teachers can tell when a child is headed down the wrong road. What is the best approach to telling parents that their child needs to go to reform school or military school before it is too late?

On 6/04/11, iteach8thgrade2 wrote: > Sadly, that may be the case. Several years ago, I had an > exceptionally...See More
Jun 4, 2011
judy5ca Good question, Montana. I'm okay with the "Your child can really use his talents as a leader" part, but I shy away from the "or else" part. Suggestions? Judy

On 6/04/11, Montana K-1-2 wrote: > It is sad but true that we as teachers can tell when a child is > headed down the wrong road. What is the best approach to telling > parent...See More
Jun 4, 2011
Katie This was my first year teaching a self-contained 8th grade special ed. class. I've had several of those this year. I pushed that one girl, in particular, be placed in a BOCES program, as we couldn't manage her in the class. Luckily this girl responded well to the structure and no-nonsense of the school. Are there any more restrictive settings that ...See More
Jun 4, 2011


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