Long story short... he is in the 10th grade. He has been missing alot of school this month because of some health issues and some surgery. Well, one of his teachers has been making comments to the other students at the school that my son is going to fail because he has not been to class much.
I would assume this is not legal!! but I can't find where to look online for the info for this... I was planning on going to the school board and making a complaint, but I wanted some real evidence that its not right for her to make these comments first... Do any of you know anything about this??? Thanks for your help!! I need this ASAP!!!!
2007-10-30 05:44:02 · 9 answers · asked by liberty_72_04 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
She has the right to say that he is going to fail. But she shouldn't tell any other student about his business. That is very unprofessional!
2007-10-30 05:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by Big Blue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a fact that if someone misses school long enough, he or she will not be able to catch up and the chance of failing is high. I would like to know under what circumstances that your teacher made this comment. You need to know the whole conversation, what is said before and after this sentence. Did the teacher say this to a group of students one time, or was the teacher saying to different people different time as in gossip.
I think you should concentrate in your son's health, help him to keep up with his school work, make plans for remedial classes if he really cannot catch up. Think very hard before you make any radical move whether your formal complaint can help foster the growth of your child and the children around him.
2007-10-30 06:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Princess A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the school board and ask for a copy of the employee code of conduct. Specifically for teachers if they have a version like that.
If you are considering the legality of the comments, you must determine if they are in violation of employee conduct first.
You also need to be aware of the source of this informations. Were you in the class when the teacher allegedly said these statements? Or are your replying on a third party for this information?
2007-10-30 05:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally there are no confidentiality agreements with students and teachers. However, that is not to say that discussing your son's grades with other students is very professional or ethical. I would suggest talking to the teacher first. She may not be aware that her indiscretion is hurtful. If she continues after you talk than you should go to the department head or vice-principle. There may be a school policy in place in regards to discussing grades with students. Good luck.
2007-10-30 05:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Stacy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing the teacher MAY be guilty of is lack of discretion/professionalism; also this is hearsay since you were not actually present and it would be your word against hers...make sure you have all the information correct before you go to the school board, which sounds rather dramatic and overreacting in this instance. (No, there is nothing in violation of the Constitution in this!)
2007-10-30 05:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 20:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a matter of legality. it is a matter of manners and good judgment not to talk about a student with his classmates. It is a matter of confidentiality,
You may want to speak to the teacher yourself in order to clear the air.
2007-10-30 07:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely not unconstitutional. It is unprofessional and might rise to a violation of state educational privacy law.
2007-11-01 15:43:09 · answer #8 · answered by StressedLawStudent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not completely sure of the legalities, but you might try the link below
2007-10-30 05:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋