today in my geometry class we were taking a test and we had a substitute. after everybody finished the test me and my friend decided to go to ralphs right next to the school and WE walked out. there was about 10 min left. the teacher told us to stop but we just started walking and left the class, what do u think the substitute's gonna do?? what do u think is the WORST case scenario , average and the BEST case scenario???
thanx
2007-12-13 10:50:01 · 16 answers · asked by whatever 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Worst case- you get a truancy, fail class.
Best case- you get a scolding, or no one does anything.
Couldn't you have at least snuck out without getting noticed? Honestly be smart don't get caught ;)
2007-12-13 10:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Fool on the Hill 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sub is responsible for writing a referral and informing the teacher what happened. The sub is not going to be the person to discipline you. That is left to the counselor, vice-principal, or whoever hands out consequences.
Worst case scenario-First of all, no one is going to fail you on the test-there are laws that protect that. Your insubordinate behavior has nothing to do with your performance on the test. Let's see-how does the 'punishment' fit the 'crime'? You did not comply with the sub's order to remain in your seat. You left school property. You COULD have been injured somehow, making the school liable. In any case, 1-2 days of an in-school suspension might be an appropriate consequence. Perhaps a series of 4-5 after school detentions. Maybe something more lenient by calling your parents in for a conference.
There is no best case scenario, IMO. You knowingly walked off school property. Would you have done the same actions if the regular teacher was there? Let's just put out this hypothetical situation: There is a family emergency and your parent comes to sign you out of school. Guess what? You cannot be located! Now what is the school going to do? Lock down the whole school in a hopeless attempt to find you?
As a teacher, I am fully responsible for you. Don't put my job, career, and certification in jeopardy.
2007-12-15 01:54:26 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon F 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Best case scenario: substitute teacher reports your behaviour to the principal or regular teacher and you get detention or suspension
Worst case scenario: substitute teacher does nothing and you learn it's okay to continue disrespecting adults
I understand that you felt there was no need for you to remain for the rest of the class period, but you already seem to know that it is wrong for you to leave a class when the teacher in authority over you at the moment tells you to stay. At my high school, leaving campus during any time other than lunch was considered cutting school.
2007-12-13 12:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by Emmy Jo (13 weeks with #2) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might give your teacher a slip telling what you did, and your teacher will have to decide from there. The worst thing that could happen is you could get suspended or written up for it. The best thing that could happen is the teacher talks to you and gives you a lecture and a warning, and then leaves you alone. In my opinion, you weren't doing anything wrong. If your teacher originally lets you go to Ralphs, you weren't breaking any rules. Sadly, substitutes try to take over and make the class theirs to rule. And the school rules support that. But I wouldn't worry about it. Besides, if this is like, your only time walking out on a teacher, I would say it's all good. No need to sweat it.
2007-12-13 11:02:21 · answer #4 · answered by masterchief2042 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As a substitute teacher, that person is liable, as is the regular teacher, for every student in the class. No doubt that teacher was just trying to protect his/her butt in case something happened to you. The worst case scenario is the substitute teacher reported you to the Principal/Vice Principal who would either talk to you directly, or have the regular teacher talk to you about this situation. The best case scenario, and the one I think most likely is, not another word will be mentioned to you. Either way, you are in no trouble. Relax
2007-12-13 11:04:22 · answer #5 · answered by John H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just so you know...the school and the state are not resposible for you if you decide to skip school and leave school grounds, even it is during "school hours". I think it was disrespectful of you to leave when the substitute asked you to stop. You will have to suck up any punishment you get. If the substitute has done his/her job, they will have reported you for sure. Just because you had a substitute doesn't mean that gives you the right to just do whatever you want. Just so you know, in the real world, i.e., when you have a career, you can not just do whatever you want, when you want. Sorry!
2007-12-13 13:12:09 · answer #6 · answered by Holly Golightly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worst case-sub reports you, you get into trouble. Best case-nothing happens to you. From the point of view of a teacher, I have to say, you admitted to walking out, you knew you shouldn't do it, therefore you deserve the consequences. Also, if nothing happens to you, you'll just think it was an okay thing to do and probably do it again sometime. I hate to be all adult and whatnot, but as a teacher, I have no respect for a student who walks out of class.
2007-12-13 12:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by Joy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your schools policy.
the sub will probably report the fact that you left to your teacher. it will then be up to your teacher to deal with the situation. the best case scenario would be that you got a warning. the worst case would probably be that it goes down as truency and you fail the class (this isnt terribly likely since there was only 10mins left)
2007-12-13 11:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by Cindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good move. After all, you have every right to do whatever you want to, whenever you want to. You have no obligation at all the respect teachers (or subs). If you and your wise @$$ friend had gotten run over by a truck on your way to grab calorie laden food, then guess who is in trouble? Right - the school and the (teacher). The state, whether you like it or not, gives them the responsibility for you and over you during the school day. Flaunt this - and put them in jeopardy - then you will likely have a price to pay. Well, unless you of course go running to your parents about how unfair it is that someone actually can tell you no (my guess is that you don't hear it much). Yeah.. school sucks... so does responsibility and listening to adults. Life is SO unfair!!
2007-12-13 11:04:48 · answer #9 · answered by RP 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am assuming that your prior record is relatively clean, otherwise these consequences could be a bit higher level.
Worst Case: You are given a zero on your test and are given one or more detentions.
Average: You are given one or more detentions.
Best: The substitute is not making a hell of a lot of money to be there, does not give a $hit, does not bother to report you, and you receive no punishment.
Good luck!
2007-12-13 11:01:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's a good substitute teacher she will let the principal know who you are and what you did and ask him to give you detention that's suitable for your offense.Yes I said offense because what you did was wrong especially when she asked you to stop.Just because a substitute is brought in for whatever reason she is still a bonafide teacher and deserves to be treated the way a full-time teacher is.And that is you listen to her and do as she asks and show her respect.
2007-12-13 11:00:58 · answer #11 · answered by Janell T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋