My son has gotten A's and B's in all of his classes except for language arts, he got an F. The school wants to hold him back this year because of one class, which I think is ridiculous, but that's not the issue here. The other day my son said the principal rounded up all the kids who were being held back and took them into the gym and lectured them about being held back. He said the principal was angry, and "yelled" at them, which my son might be exaggerating about that part, he probably didn't actually "yell." My son also said the principal told them that they were a disgrace to the school, and I don't think he would make up that part because my son doesn't use words like "disgrace." I am outraged by the prinicipal's actions. What right does he have to tell these kids that they are a disgrace to the school? I want to go up there and give them a piece of my mind (as if I have any to spare) but I don't know what to say. Do you think it was right for the principal to do this?
2007-05-29
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OMG!! I would be up at the school raising five kinds of hell at that idiot of a principal, and then I would be at the school board fileing a complaint. It would be helpfull if you could kind another student or two to back up your sons story, the school will side with the principal if ya'll are the only one to file a complaint. Give them xtra hell for me!! Where I'm from you have to fail to required subjects.
2007-05-29 04:31:47
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answered by southernvixin00 4
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I would pull them out of school and homeschool them. No one is allowed to tell my kids they are a disgrace. The teaching is the disgrace. And that principal. Oh. Don't get me started.
I would write everything down and tell him exactly how you feel (leave out the threats and swear words) and what you want to happen. Mail a copy to the principal and the superintendant. I would expect a personal apology to my son and myself from both the district and the principal himself. See if you can call some of the other parents of the children involved and try to get a group together. If more parents are involved, the better the chance of getting change.
There are many options for school. In-district transfer, out-of-district transfer, charter school, private schools and home school. The school wants the money your child brings in and will not want you to leave. Even a child who is a "disgrace". Remind the principal that you have choices and don't have to send your son to school there.
As far as holding him back for one subject: No way. Most school districts can not hold a child back without the parent's consent. Don't give it unless you agree with the reasons. But do get his eyes checked and have him checked for a learning disability. Try to find out why he didn't suceed in that one class when he's obviously bright.
Whatever else you do, make sure your son knows you are on his side and he didn't deserve to be treated like that.
2007-05-29 16:50:15
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answered by imamom4god 4
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The principal should always be encourageing to the students especally the one who are held back. As for the LA grade look into a summer school program he may be able to move on to the next grade if he passes that. Definately either call the school or even the school board for that matter ane lodge a complaint. If the issiue is not resolved then take it to the papers if people in your area know how the principal treats failure there will be something done.
2007-05-29 11:33:03
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answered by renee70466 6
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First off...if your school has any member that calls the students a disgrace!!!!!! you need to take that to the board of education. He needs to be kicked out! No teacher or principal has the right to talk to any kid that way. If you can't get anywhere that way, you can always pull him out...yes that is an option...if you can, you can homeschool him (even if he plays sports, the school MUST let him stay on the team because you pay the school taxes) or you can put him in a private school. They aren't that much, my brother and sister go to a christian school and its less than $200 a month for the both of them. Either way, ,he shouldn't be heldback because of one failing grade...worse case scenario he can take the class in summer school..it sucks yeah, but it might be the only option. But I would fight it tooth and nail! Good luck...go get that principal!!!
2007-05-29 11:54:40
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answered by Jessica F 1
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Get as many parents of the other kids who were involved, and make an appointment to see the principal. If he thinks he was in the right, arrange a meeting with the school board. He has no right to behave this way, and is taking away students confidence in their selves. Good luck. If you don't stand up for your son, who will?
2007-05-29 13:00:39
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answered by Taylor29 7
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I would calmly call the school and have the principal call you back when he gets the time. I think it was wrong to say disgrace but, maybe he was showing some tough love hoping to wake the children up...??? Sometimes kid's need to hear that they could have tried to do better. Especially with boys you have to be a little harder... Call and see what he says. Good luck!
2007-05-29 11:37:00
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answered by ~Kim~ 6
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I think you should go see the Principal and get his/her side of the argument. If your son's account agrees with the Principal's then you should go to the Board.
2007-05-29 11:35:30
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answered by Jabberwock 5
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What I would do first if it were me is get your son to give you a few names of kids that were also there.Contact their parents and get a little back up with this. 2nd...I think for 1 subject he should be going to summer school, not stay back. Call the superintendent, go to the school board, if they dont do anything call your state superintendents dept. I would fight it for sure. He is going to get bored with the other subjects which could lead to behaviour problems next year.
2007-05-30 07:10:54
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answered by Ladybugs77 6
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no its not right. You have to go up there and stick UP for your son. Threaten to take him out of the school; Go to the head of the board of education. They aren't allowed to do that. Please take care of it.
2007-05-29 14:35:52
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answered by scoopie110 4
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no it's not right. you should go up there and tell him that what he did was not right. i would also go to the school board and complain.
2007-05-29 11:31:28
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answered by M n M 4
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