i am not sure if this is just a policy here for Prince George County Public Schools, but does every parent have a policy at their child's school where it is prohibited to walk your child to his/her classroom? Especially when they are 5 years old starting a new school?
This policy makes me uncomfortable and restricted to my sister who goes to this school. Anything can happen to her at that age. She still doesnt know where her class is and teachers are not guaranteed to be there to supervise her of where to go.
Parents are not even allowed to walk down the hall with the children. We need an appointment to walk down the halls and to talk to the teacher about minor things regarding homework. We just took her out of private and into public schools. We are thinking about putting her back in private.
2007-10-03 02:07:08 · 14 answers · asked by ♣DreamDancer♣ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
yes Amber our fear is that she will wander and get lost. I dont trust teachers, the aides or the janitors these days to guide her and i dont want her to end up hurt.
2007-10-03 03:08:47 · update #1
My daughter started kindergarten this year and they let us walk them in for the first week, but not after that.
I got really angry because they told the parents that there would be teachers aides to help the little ones find their way to class. Well, the first day of the 2nd week I let my duaghter out at the door and when I picked her up she said she had gotten lost that morning and walked around for a long time. I was horrified! I asked her if there were grown ups to help her and she said no.
I think I prefer not having random adults walking through her school...I don't even trust half the other parents...but I thought that was crazy. After that happened I went over directions to her classroom with her at night. I really didn't know what else to do. She said she didn't get lost after that one time.
If I could afford private school I would do it. In the 8 weeks or so she's been in school you wouldn't believe the ignorance I've encountered already.
2007-10-03 02:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by ambertmbg1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son has been to 3 different schools at the first the head made the decision not to let parents to the classrooms this was because parents wre hanging around chatting to both teachers and parents taking up valuable time, the children are now fetched by the teacher from the playground,the next school you could wait in the hall outside the classes and talk to teachers at anytime, this didn,t make it a better school.now I leave my 10 year old and wait till the teacher brings them in or out,I think each school has its own policy it does seem a bit harsh for a 5 year old to make their way to the classroom ,
I moved my son and now he,s happy there are loads of brilliant schools that aren,t private prehaps try and get an appointment to discuss your concerns and if you still feel uneasy look at other schools at the end of the day your childs saftey and happiness are the most important thing for example what if a tiny child was bullied while being unsupervised you could also contact the governers and ask for a copy of the policy and voice your concerns by law they must look into it. good luck and hope your child settles in and you get peace of mind
2007-10-03 09:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd recheck the policy. Children at the school my son goes to are allowed to have parents walk them to the classrooms but it's a 10 minute time frame. They encourage parent involvement but after 8:30 am when classes start all parents who are still in school need special permission to stay there. The school has a policy on who can pick up your child too and will ask for ID if they don't know who you are. That doesn't sound right in public school, especially with the increasing need to up the safety standards across schools.
2007-10-03 09:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by misty h 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My children go to public school as well, and you are allowed to walk your child in but its discouraged. And if you do, you have to sign in at the front office and state which classroom you are going to. I do agree with this as its for the security of the kids. But I will say at my son's school, the kindergarteners go in through a door that leads right into their classroom and they are received by the teacher. So there is no wandering the halls. And for the older grades, they enter in doors that are right next to their classrooms.
If you are nervous about this, I would suggest making an appointment with your principal to discuss your concerns. they may make an exception to allow you to walk your sister to her class until she feels comfortable, or arrange for a teacher or aide to escort her. Good luck!!
2007-10-03 09:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Mom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That has been my experience also. Honestly, I think it is a good rule to have. They have it for several reasons. One being, they can only guarantee your childs safety if they know who is in the building at all times. If they allow random people (they don't know if you're the real parent) into the building they could have a lawsuit on their hands if a child gets kidnapped. I'd rather not be allowed in the building without permission than know that just anyone can walk in and grab my kids.
2007-10-03 09:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well most parents who have their child in a new school would walk their kid to their classroom. She's five right? Then she should be in Kindergarden. And it looks as if you need a "pass" just to walk her to class. If it was esier to keep her in the private school, I would recommend that she be put back in the private-at least till she can fine her way around without assistance.
2007-10-03 09:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by cheerleadergibson 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh My God! What were you thinking? Of course put her back in private school. If you have any concern whatsoever for your child's education, DON'T, just DON'T, put her in public school.
American Public Schools exist as a place where the terminally mediocre can have a cushy, overpaid job and a summer vacation! It is a very expensive form of welfare that we all--whether we use it or not--subsidize. And don't get me started on the administrators. To a man (though many are women), public school administrators are clutching their retirement in one hand and covering their butts with the other.
It's all about careers and none about kids.
2007-10-03 09:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Voice your fears to the Head and tell them that you would feel more comfortable walking your child right to the classroom and give your reasons.
In this day and age, it is a totally normal and not neurotic request.
You may find they would not be able to distinguish between parents and a stranger if they allowed this so listen to their reasons as well and be understanding.
All that matters is the child's security.
2007-10-03 09:15:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not at our schools. Here you have to sign in and state what room you are going to and then can walk the children to their classroom.
Is there another public school around or near your home? If not I would go back to the private one- No one should restrict your abiltity to see what is going on in your childs classroom.
2007-10-03 09:11:08 · answer #9 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, my daughter's kindergarten classroom has an outside entrace, so we can walk her to the door without actually going into the school.
It sounds like an unreasonable policy.
2007-10-06 23:09:24 · answer #10 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋