I'm a 8th grade teacher for science and I have a student who has been blabbering ridiculous things, distracting others, not doing assignments, bullying others, doing disgusting things, and cursing. I've reported him to the principal about 7 times already! Never have I seen a student like that in all my 6 years of teaching. Every single second in my class I have to keep my eyes on him even when I am teaching the class. I have met up with some of his previous teachers and they have thought the same thing as me.Mrs.Clarkson, his 4th grade teacher had to give him 18 zeros on his report card. What should I do with him?
2006-11-27 10:57:41 · 12 answers · asked by Sean 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
This is a tough, but fairly common, issue. Obviously, your administration is either clueless or powerless in this matter. A couple things might work. First, I would call the child's parents and ask to meet with them and the child after school. Explain succinctly and directly what the issue is and how they would like to see the matter resolved. Often, however, a child who behaves like this has issues at home, so that may not work. So, I would try to keep him after school with you to help out in the lab or the classroom in some manner. Give him some responsibilities, which could help boost his confidence a little, and engage him one-on-one in whatever topics interest him during this time. You can subtely approach the issue of his behavior, but not in a forceful way. I find that having that kind of relationship with a student can help manage behavior without having to resort to severe disciplinary measures.
2006-11-27 22:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Charles D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you can refer a student to be tested for special services, you have to document how many times you have contacted parents about the behaviors, document the write ups to the office or counselor, Document his behaviors, your response to behaviors and what effect your responses had on his behavior.
You need to probably set up a behavior plan... reward him for behaviors you want (pick one-three) Maybe meet with the special ed. teacher to help set up a behavior plan, like a checklist or token economy. When the child does an assignment praise him like he is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
His behaviors are screaming for attention or power. SO give him some. He may not be getting it from other places.
If the child is not turning in work call his parents and offer tutoring before or after school. (this will provide some of that attention) Students who get 0's are really only learning that if they wait long enough, they don't have to meet their responsibilities.
Basically, become this best friend of this child's parents, and document everything you do. THis will make the special education recomendation/ testing process a whole lot easier.
Also...involve the special education teacher. She or he is trained in behavior programs.
2006-11-27 11:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mckayla M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel so bad for you! I consider myself an excellent student and I always feel bad for the teacher when there's some ridiculous kid who doesn't even care! Definately talk to his parents, give him detention. If he's doing this badly in all his other classes (i'm sure he is) suggest that he be held back a year!
2006-11-27 11:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by Allieway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain. I, too, have had such students. Just one thing I want to add to the responses already provided. Remember that this student is still a child, and a quote that helped me remain patient is: "What others label as bad behavior is really a plea for love and understanding." While I agree that there need to be consequences, try to find out what the root of the problem may be - why might this child be acting out as a plea for understanding? Best of luck to you!
2006-11-29 12:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anne C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the principal to sit in on your class for a day while they "look at your computer" or something making them look focused enough the child will act normal and can be caught in the act. Then let the principal deal with them and can call the parents and perhaps give him an in-school suspension.
2006-11-27 15:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly, it sounds like he should be expelled. he's distracting, harassing, and bullying other students along with cursing in the classroom. he is obviously keeping you from being able to teach properly, and that isn't fair to you or the other students who are there to learn. he should be placed in an alternative school. it's not your place to have to supervise an out of control 8th grader! or to watch him to make sure he doesn't hurt another student!
you, along with other teachers who have to put up with this boy, should go to the superintendent and demand that something be done. and refuse to let him back in your classroom.
I Wish You the Best.
2006-11-27 11:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by atiana 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i do not comprehend what number circumstances I had detention or became suspended. i became suspended much better than detention although. Too many circumstances to count number. i became quite somewhat expelled yet they saved me besides. : )
2016-11-29 20:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Detention; if it persists, then expel him. Kids in my school do the same exact thing, and you can't be too harsh even if you want to be because then parents get angry.
2006-11-27 11:17:14 · answer #8 · answered by Muffins 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suspend him, if I were you. If he's being a disruption in your class and other classes, then suspend him. Call a conference with his parents and all his teachers.
2006-11-27 11:07:28 · answer #9 · answered by LexiSan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
refer him to the school psychologist for counceling and testing for special services.
2006-11-27 11:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by timdadevilsfan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋