my son having problems at school ?

Question

ok here it goes it all started with my son having problems with his science teacher she kept him after school and my son still failed and my son never had trouble with science.he says he felt bullied from the teacher i went to talk to the principal and they brought the teacher and she brought up his grades which was far off the subject the teacher kinda cooled off after a while but then again she started again and this time my son started acting sick and not wanting to go to school and then i went to talk to the counselor and i got no where so i went to talk to the superintendent so they switched his classes now he doesnt have that teacher but yesterday my son was talking to two of his techers reagarding her glasses she cant see from far away and his old science teacher passed by and kinda said something and laughed at my son and my son says that his old teacher must of thought he was in some sort of trouble but he wasnt .is that already harrasment ? what should i do? serious answers

another thing now the office gives him a hard time for any little thing in our city the school administration usually the principal carries along with them all of their buddies to work with them and i feel like they are making my son hate school and i know my son is not a troubled kid hes very petite and is not even a mean kid but im afraid they might make him mean has anyone else gone thru any of this b4

Answer 1

It is harassment because she must have gotten in some sort of trouble. I would threaten action if this issue is not dealt with. No teacher should ever treat a child like that and no parent should ever be worried that trying to resolve a teacher problem would effect there child in a negative way. I would talk to the principal again and this time fire off a certified letter to both the principal and the superintendent.

I hope you get this resolved for your sons sake but threatening action seems to be the only course you can take but remember if you need to take action. Start documenting everything and send all letters as certified, and keep copies of all.


Good luck to you and your son.

Answer 2

Yes. But you cannot count yourself as someone who is objective. Is there anyone else at school that is a friend (your friend or his friend that can offer an opinion, see things from a different angle perhaps)? The reason I say this is because maybe there is something that you are missing that would be pertinent and helpful to solve the problem. From this, it does sound like the teachers and administration officials are apathetic to your son's needs. To me, that borders on criminal and negligence on their part. It is not easy being a child in school, especially if you are different. I feel for your son. However, with my step children, they complain a lot about school but I see that some of their problems are self-created (laziness, bad attitude, etc.). I would meet with the teachers and principal again. Have a clear agenda of what you want to discuss. Let them know ahead of time so they can prepare. If they get off topic, politely steer them back on topic. Tell them that enough is enough that you are there to make sure that your son is receiving an education. He is trying and a good kid. They need to stop singling him out and start building him up because he's trying. Keep at it. It is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease after all.
Best of luck to you. You are not alone. I went through some of this growing up as did my younger brother (one of them). I wanted to go there and knock someone silly. He got teased from the other kids as did I and to have a teacher do it as well. That's just completely unacceptable. Enough is enough.

Answer 3

If you feel that he has a serious problem such as ADD you should take him to see a doctor. But since you said he's a good kid and he seems to be intelligent, maybe he's simply bored. I remember being in grade school I was always bored because I thought the work was too easy for me. Eventually once I finally went to middle school I had a choice on classes and got to go into some that were more advanced. You should try asking him why he can't seem to concentrate and if maybe the work is too easy for him he can be moved to a gifted class. Or maybe just a new teacher!

Answer 4

I would approach the teacher in question and ask her if she has an issue with your son and if so what is it? If she balks like she doesn't know what your talking about I would IMPLY that someone other than your son brought it to your attention the comment made in the hallway and that THEY were also concerned about it.
I have had to go to bat for each of my children with teachers before, and both of my kids get good grades and there are no behavior problems at school.
The good teachers are hard to come by anymore. I think teaching is a noble job, don't get me wrong. But since teachers are underpaid and treated like crap from most parents....all the really smart ones are too smart to stay in a crappy underpaid environment. So we are left with a lot (not all) of young twerps who just thought it would be cool to get the summers off!

Answer 5

yes i went through something similar i had a meeting with all his teachers and principle i voiced my concerns as well as my son all his other teachers had nothing but good things to say except this one even some of the others butted in when she had something negative to say. like you i got him out of the class . i kept up on it and come the new year she was gone some teachers have a instant dislike for what ever reason for searton kids if it happens again go back again and again all so remember it is your tax money that pays that teacher put in a complaint to the Bord of education if all else failes your child has a wright to a good education with out fear good luck

Answer 6

You did the right thing by talking to the superintendant. Tell your son now to pay no attention to this teacher and get on in life and get that high school diploma. Tell your son as well that life is a 2 way street. Meaning for you to instruct him not to say anything to her as well under any condition.

Answer 7

Some times teachers are crazy. My mom is in education and works with a crazy teacher! Call the school and file another complaint. If you still feel like you are getting no help, start contacting school board members and go to the next school board meeting. If all else fails, it maybe time to move you son to another school!

Answer 8

I don't think we have enough information to suggest you do anything legal about your situation.
...but is there a chance you can get your son transfered to another school?
I feel it is important that a child get a good education with a good environment and it doesn't sound like he has an environment that he can learn well in at this point.

Answer 9

i would document the situation and next time something happens talk to the principal and the superintendent because that is retaliation against the student .usually teachers do that to helpless children

Answer 10

File another complaint with the superintendant again and any other instances that may occur. Chances are they wont do anything to her but they will have to document it. And yes it is harrasment.