because he had three F's on his mid-terms. He has been historically lazy, but claims that he isn't missing any assignments (the usual). I simply wanted to know if he personally had any missing assignments during that grading period for those classes. I'm not asking for any lenience, special treatment, etc. I just want to know for my own information. It's now Thursday afternoon, and none of the teachers have answered me. I left both my work and personal e-mail addresses, in addition to my work, home, and cell phone numbers. Is this odd?
2007-09-27 04:13:53 · 9 answers · asked by working mom of 3 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
It is odd, but that may be the way your son's school works. By hs, some teachers feel that the parents shouldn't be checking in. Others are just busy and don't realized the potential leverage of an involved parent in making their job easier. I've found that calling the guidance counselor usually gets me a fast progress report! Counselors report to the VP, so teachers will respond. I've also taken a day off and "shadowed" my kids; teachers see that you're concerned and it makes personal contact easier.
Good luck.
2007-09-27 04:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is odd, but that still doesnt make it right. I have had the same problems with my son in the past but when I did, I took charge and when I emailed his teachers for the info that I needed and to see what he was behind on and where he needed help, I sent the principal a CC as well. This way, everyone was aware that my son was having problems and it allowed the principal to know what I was asking and he made sure that I got what I needed and that my son was back on track.
Sorry to say, his principal took a job with another school system this year and I am soooooo bummed. I thought I was going to cry. Because he got the job done.
Next time you are sending emails out to inquire about your son's progress or asking for a second, third time, also send it to the principal so he can be kept in the loop as well.
It is what we pay our taxes for. You have a right to get your needed information.
2007-09-27 11:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by MyKidsMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You clearly have given an ample amount of time to answer, I would give the principal a call. In the past if I didn't get info form the teachers I would get a hold of the principal, after all you are a parent and your trying to be involved in your child's academics and want to get him/her going in the right direction, and you need the help from the teachers, if they are not getting back with you light a fire under them and call the principal. No harm in that.
2007-09-27 11:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by Whoa Baby Whoa! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, what's odd is that are focusing on the teacher instead of your son. Your son is to blame. You should be talking to your son and making him do his work. Why are you going to the teacher? Are all the teacher's student this way or just yours. Why should the teacher reply to your request when you have not done much to get your child to comply with the teacher's study habits. The teachers have a lot better students to use their efforts because they know your son is a waste of their energy. You said that your son has been historically lazy. This means you knew about it and failed to correct him. Now you want the teacher's help. You and your son have failed here. Not the teachers.
2007-09-27 11:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bobby K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is good that you want to find out what is happening. In addition to whether your son is doing his assignments you should speak to his teachers about his paying attention in class. behavior and class participation .
Sometimes there is a delay in a teacher receiving information. You should contact them again if you have not heard from them by the time that you read this.
2007-09-27 12:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schedule a conference with each teacher. And if you still don't get a response, go directly to the principal. If this doesn't work, go to the Administration building and speak with higher ups.
2007-09-27 11:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by anaise 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!!! if they are truly interested in your son's education they would have contacted you back w/in 24 hrs. call the school. if you can speak with the principal. he or she should be made aware of the lack of response from his teachers.
2007-09-27 11:23:11 · answer #7 · answered by macy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High school or college. If it's college they have privacy rules and can't discuss grades, medical, disciplinary or any other school student aspect with you, only with the student.
2007-09-27 11:26:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...but you knew that already.
2007-09-27 11:22:00 · answer #9 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋