Okay, so we had this GREAT band teacher for the past two years that everyone loved, but she resigned to be near her family. Everyone hates our new band teacher, including me, and want to switch (we've already had people switch). There's reasons for this too:
a. She tells WAY too inappropriate stories for school
b. She can't handle her students (she always tells the drummers that they "have one more chance, and they're gone." But she never does anything about it... and they end up playing poker in the back of the room.)
c. She sent four of us to the principal's office for something we didn't do... then lied about it.
d. She tells people that the high school trumpets, which is just two of us that we're horrible.
e. She calls the choir potheads, that we party all night, or drink all the time, or do stuff with people (that require losing our v-cards, if you get my drift...)
I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of any right now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2007-02-17 10:01:03 · 13 answers · asked by Megan 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I forgot to mention that most of my friends that are in band and I have been in band for almost 5 years, and we really don't want to quit... we used to be proud to say that we're in band, but now we're completely ashamed to say anything--even at Conference BAND. We even stopped in the middle of our Christmas concert!
2007-02-17 10:18:48 · update #1
Your " a " alone tells me she is in the wrong profession. Also, criticizing a student certainly is not the way to gain that student's trust and will to improve. You need to document these statements before going to the authorities, but I do encourage you to do so. Record dates and time and exact words spoken. Don't be general by saying, " She says the wrong stuff". Be very specific... and there is always strength in numbers. Take a friend with you.
2007-02-17 10:09:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Nothing will happen unless you follow the chain of command.
1. INVOLVE YOUR PARENTS. If that doesn't work for you, talk to the school counselor or another teacher.
2. Have your parents/counselor set up a meeting w/ the teacher, an administrator, and you. This will certainly be uncomfortable, but it's important that everyone be assembled to hear your concerns. Speak up at the meeting! (Practice what you're going to say before the meeting. Ask your parents or counselor to help you w/ the words you'll use.)
3. Keep the administrator informed if the situation doesn't get any better.
Most importantly, DON'T QUIT. You've invested a lot of time and energy into honing your talent. You'll feel a lot better about yourself if you resolve the problem, and don't just give up.
2007-02-17 10:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by ddp 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here are some tips:
1. Keep a log. Write down the date and time of when she says or does certain things.
2. Have witnesses. Make sure other people do what you are doing.
3. If she tells you you're horrible, ask for help and try to make it sound hard, just to get her on her feet.
4. If you can, record what she says and publicize it in whatever way possible. Play it for the principal, and if he or she refuses to do anything, send it around on email, put it on MP3s, or play over the intercom.
5. NEVER do anything that she could use against you, if necessary, get everyone to be disgustingly well-behaved.
2007-02-17 13:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the pricipal should be told, but not by just one student. Several of the students should have a meeting with the principal...and make sure you involve your parents too. The bad thing is that the good band teacher left.....so there is change. Although you should always embrace change......her behavior is not appropriate at all. If you can't get any satifaction out of going to the principal....then I'm sure you can always quit. Maybe this will be her only year. Best of luck to you.
2007-02-17 10:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Change is often difficult. Lots of us don't like change. It could very well be, that she is feeling frustrated too, (filling the shoes of a great teacher). Set up a meeting with the principal and band teacher to solve issues. Be polite and always consider the other person's feelings. Don't quit without doing anything.
2007-02-17 11:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by altes_jan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Document everything: time, place, facts, etc. and takes these to the principal. Also, list people who can back this up. I had a teacher like this as well and did just that. Once I went to the principal, he would stand outside of class sometimes to hear for himself. It didn't take long for everything to stop. The teacher knew I did it but I didn't care, it was wrong of the teacher.
2007-02-17 10:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the principal with as many other student as possible, if this dosn't work involve parents, not just yours all of them. Teachers always have a couple of kids that don't like them and want to get them fired. Only if a large number of students complain will anything be done.
2007-02-17 11:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by Coyote81 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get all the parents to rally behind you. If your school is anything like the high school I went to, the band wouldn't be in operation if it wasn't for parental support (those instruments cost mad cash, baby). If all the parents complain to administration that their children want to quit the band they've been so dedicated to due to this inept teacher, the administration will have to find a solution that works for everyone. Good luck!
2007-02-17 13:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what sucks is that you enjoy it and are dedicated and this "teacher" is messing it up for you. DEFINATELY go to the principal with another well respected student who can back you up. voice your opinion and explain how inappropriate this teacher is...even tell the principal about the pot smoking comment. this teacher needs to get tenure to stay in this teaching position...if you complain about real things this teacher will not get tenure and will be fired.
2007-02-17 13:46:36 · answer #9 · answered by H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your parents need to talk to the principal.
2007-02-17 10:40:25 · answer #10 · answered by violetb 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋