okay so in P.E. every Friday we swim laps, and now that its fall its starting to get really cold. I have P.E. first period so its really really cold and at the beginning of the year she said we will only swim til like october. Last Friday it rained so we didnt swim but we still had to get dressed out and play volleyball- which was fine. But these like 6 girls in my class didnt get dressed out and my P.E. teacher got pissed and she was like "OKAY IF YOU GUYS AREN'T GOING TO GET DRESSED OUT WE ARE SWIMMING EVERY FRIDAY NO MATTER HOW THE WEATHER IS" so now because of them we have to swim in an unheated pool in the morning while its freezing. its really annoying having to be wet the whole day when its cold since i have it first.
isnt that unfair that we ALL have to swim now just because of 6 girls? how do i get out of it? I really hate swimming and i was dressed and did what she said? should i talk to her? (shes can be kinda scary) please help. i dont really think thats fair...
2007-09-23 17:39:10 · 18 answers · asked by Zachary 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Gah... PE. The bain of my junior high years.
I would honestly tell your parents and have them write a letter. Parents generally tend to be more noticed than kids, unfortunately.
It is unfair, but I think her whole point was to make the rest of you responsible for THEIR actions, and peer-pressure them into doing what they are supposed to do.
That said, you shouldn't have to pay for the lazy girls. Especially since you did what she said to do. If your parents won't help you, go to your school councelor. Keep trying, someone will notice.
2007-09-23 17:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by Chef J 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
You must have a wonderful school to have a swimming pool!! We don't have that opportunity. But, having said that, I believe that if your parents are not concerned, then it is time to speak to the teacher. My experience tells me that a respectful, well thought out discussion is usually received by an adult. keep in mind, your discussion should be limited to the actual events, (I was dressed, and participated), not her shortcomings (I think your rule is stupid)
Also, please discuss during her planning period, or other time when she is not with the entire class. She will not be embarrassed or feel like you are challenging her authority.
Stating upfront that you respect her rules, and understand that she is a good teacher will help her to receive your comments that follow.
Tell her how your feeling cold affects your other classes, and mention that other students probably feel the same way.
If she seems like she won't change, don't worry, sometimes it takes a little time to sink in, and she will possibly change her mind later.
If this fails, I would recommend wearing your sweatshirt for 2nd period...and give her a few days to soften.
2007-09-23 17:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by sexymommyof3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her and politely give her your opinion . If that doesn't work go to the principal. She shouldn't be able to make you swim if it is cold and not give you an opportunity to get dry before your next class. Since when is an activity in p. e. a punishment I thought the purpose of p.e. was to teach kids the fun in physical exercise so they make it a part of their lives and are more healthy.
2007-09-23 17:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by teacher 55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your PE teacher sounds like a real dork! You might want to talk to your parents about this, and they can call the school and talk with the principal. SHe has no reason to punish all of you folks, just because 6 girls will not dress up for class. The 6 girls should be punished and not the whole class.This is unfair to all of you students, especially swimming in an unheated pool, and risking catching cold, and pnemonia. IF this happened to me, I would most defineatly talk to my patrents about it, and they wouild call the principal, and even have a conference with him/her, and explain what is going on in class.
2007-09-24 03:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you really think she will make you guys do it? I bet she was just making a threat and won't follow through with it. I bet she knows better than to put the health of her students on the line because she got mad--that could get her in big trouble. See what happens Friday and if it's really cold and you all have to swim, say something to your principal.
2007-09-23 17:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by blooming chamomile 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did you try to talked to her politely and if I she can't to talked to you and asked to your parents about this an incident and I'm sure that they talking to school principal about this your P.E subjects
2007-09-23 18:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Clarisse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so completely and totally unfair. Teachers should have a time limit on their teaching career or a test because when they've been teaching too long, they tend to get sadistic toward their students. Hopefully this will come to the attention of the administration if she doesn't come to her senses soon.
2007-09-23 17:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should as a group voice your complaints as they can not make you swim in cold pools in cold weather. If the PE teacher will not consider your point of view take it to the head principal, If they will do nothing take it to your parents who can take it to the school board.
2007-09-24 01:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by rabbit1986 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She better hope nobody comes down with a COLD! she'll be liable! I don't think she can *legally make you swim if it's cold outside. She could lose her job.
I think it's just a scare tactic to get everyone to dress down.
2007-09-23 18:46:28 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy of One 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I'd like to know is why the hell are you awake. You should be sleeping!! Second i think you *********.y. Teacher is being unfair. Id suggest talking to your counselor or writing to the PTA or to the schoolboard, oh and stop whining you big baby>_<
2007-09-23 17:48:37 · answer #10 · answered by Eddie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋