My daughters history teacher failed her.With a 68 Said Does not work to potential. She is in the 11th grade and really worked hard on her grades. She's not a honor student or anything but she does try. What?
2007-01-07 09:20:37 · 9 answers · asked by Tammy G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
There is more to the story than you're offering, maybe more than you know. I teach high school, and I know kids tell one story and it may or may not be anywhere in the vicinity of the truth. Passing must be 70% at this school, right? Did she miss too many days? I can have a kid earning a 95%, but if he misses more than 14 days, I am required to give him a 69/F on his report card. Did she do okay on a few tests and badly on a few more? Did she choose not to do her homework? Did she choose not to write a term paper or ignore some other major project?
Have you seen her progress reports? Has the teacher called or emailed you? Some schools, like mine, require an insane amount of parent-teacher contact. Others, not so much. Have you seen a weekly calendar? I have a huge problem with those teachers who neglect to contact parents when a student is in danger of failing. The teacher should have called or emailed you.
My advice to you, as a teacher and a mom, is to call guidance and ask for a conference with the teacher. Go in there seeking answers and perhaps a resolution as it applies to this class. Do not go in there ready for an argument or with the intention of blaming the teacher. The teacher might be at fault. Some so-called educators do not belong anywhere near kids, but that's not the battle at hand for you, even if this teacher falls into that category. See where the problem was and if there's anything your daughter can do to fix the grade. A 68 is pretty close to passing. Does she have mods, if so, were they followed? That is a huge issue IF it is applicable to your daughter's situation.
And if nothing can be done, see how to make sure her progress toward graduation isn't damaged. But start by calling her counselor with the goal of getting answers, not picking a fight. Trust me, I know that teachers (the good ones) hate failing kids and will work with students who want to pass and who have supportive parents ... supportive of their kids and of the teacher. Your approach might make all the difference in changing that F to a D.
Best of luck.
2007-01-07 10:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
70% is failing in my state also.
As a teacher, I have built in participation as 10% of the grade. If the student does not come to class on time, put forth effort during class, is disruptive, or a number of things, his/her participation grade will reflect accordingly. That said, if a student had a 78% average on everything else, but bombed the participation grade, then the student would receive a 68% or failing.
Unless your daughter has a learning disability, most likely, you need to look to your daughter to place the blame, not the teacher. High school today is extremely easy to pass, even if the student doesn't put forth a lot of effort.
A teacher can't just "give" a grade, so talk to her and find out where your daughter lost points.
I would advise to keep copies of syllabuses for each of your daughter's classes. This way, you know from the beginning what your daughter's expectations will be for each class. Also make sure to keep a record of your daughters grades. This way, there shouldn't be any surpries come the end of the term.
2007-01-07 18:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by taterhatergirl_21rh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously a 68 is failing in this particular situation, or she wouldn't be asking about it in the first place. It's failing in my state. The problem I have with this question is the fact that you're just asking it now. Where were you throughout the semester when your daughter was obviously struggling in this class? Did you keep in contact with the teacher, stay on your daughter each week to ensure she was completing her assignments and studying for tests, and find opportunities for your daughter to get tutoring in history? Why are you only waiting until now, when it's too late, to try to be a parent? I know this sounds extremely harsh, but it bothers me when parents feel the need to bully a teacher only when it becomes an inconvenience to them. Anyone who makes a 68 in a class DID fail to work to their potential. Your daughter may try, but she obviously did not try enough. I love to be punny, so I'll go ahead and say it- don't let history repeat itself. Next time stay on your daughter, and stay informed about her progress in class.
2007-01-07 17:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't thinkyou can fail someone with a 68. Thats a 2 right? Talk to the principal or the teacher.
2007-01-07 17:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by bluecolouredflames 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to the teacher and/or the school principal. Find out what the passing mark for the course is. If it's 70% then she failed. If the pass mark is 50% or 60% then she should have passed and something is wrong with the teacher's interpretation. This bears some investigation on your part.
2007-01-07 17:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
68 is a D+, not an F, so she still gets the credit for the course. If he's giving her bad grades based on his own personal opinion then he can't do that. Check her quizzes and tests and look at their grades, if she's really getting wrong answers then she's earned the 68.
2007-01-07 18:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by kate 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
68% is a D. He's probably saying that she could have received a B if she tried harder. Rather than pass her with a D, he failed her. I hope she tries harder when she repeats the class.
2007-01-07 17:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, a 65 is passing, so really, he can't fail your daughter.
2007-01-07 17:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by haleyknutson 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some people r rite....she may be trying but she is not trying to do her best...a teacher knows what is best....unless she is judgemental on looks or backrounds
2007-01-08 00:22:42 · answer #9 · answered by RIAN4812 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋