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<blockquote data-quote="TiredSoul" data-source="post: 380276" data-attributes="member: 3930"><p>I emailed the principal. Here is part of it:</p><p></p><p>I am not sure if suspension works with someone who already doesn't want to go to school, and has impulse control issues because of ADHD. What does suspension teach? To me, it teaches him if his behavior is bad, he gets to go home. Or (if he was telling the truth about what happened) it teaches him no one believes him so he gets/has to go home. Are we sending the right message? I agree there needs to be a zero tolerance policy to &#8216;fighting' at school, and he needs to be held accountable for his actions. Maybe a Behavior Intervention Plan needs to be done and added into his IEP. I know at one time Mr. X suggested that, but I don't think it was ever done or at least it was not needed the past two years in first and second grade. I think it may have been more beneficial to have him meet with Mr. X or Mrs. X to talk about what happened and what he could possibly do differently " maybe teach some conflict management skills.</p><p></p><p>Here is his response:</p><p></p><p>As always, I appreciate getting your feedback. As we discussed on the phone, the description of the incident from the kids did not match. I can only work with the information given to me. Clearly it is difficult to get to the bottom of what happened as both kids are giving their versions. Your problem solving idea is a good one and I will talk to Mrs. X. When there is an altercation in the classroom, which is a serious incident (as all fighting is) students are not allowed back into the class. I view this more as a timeout or a cooling off for the half day, which both kids received. I am not sure that further intervention is needed except for the guidance from you, Mrs. X or others that work with him can provide.</p><p></p><p>WHAT DO YOU THINK? I also said the following, which it seems he blew off:</p><p></p><p>I am still of the opinion that he is not happy (for whatever reason) in that classroom and a change needs to be made. I understand from Mrs. X that the majority of the class is boys and I also know there are some strong personalities in that class that don't mix well with his. I hope you will reconsider switching his class. This is not a good way to start the school year.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TiredSoul, post: 380276, member: 3930"] I emailed the principal. Here is part of it: I am not sure if suspension works with someone who already doesn't want to go to school, and has impulse control issues because of ADHD. What does suspension teach? To me, it teaches him if his behavior is bad, he gets to go home. Or (if he was telling the truth about what happened) it teaches him no one believes him so he gets/has to go home. Are we sending the right message? I agree there needs to be a zero tolerance policy to ‘fighting' at school, and he needs to be held accountable for his actions. Maybe a Behavior Intervention Plan needs to be done and added into his IEP. I know at one time Mr. X suggested that, but I don't think it was ever done or at least it was not needed the past two years in first and second grade. I think it may have been more beneficial to have him meet with Mr. X or Mrs. X to talk about what happened and what he could possibly do differently " maybe teach some conflict management skills. Here is his response: As always, I appreciate getting your feedback. As we discussed on the phone, the description of the incident from the kids did not match. I can only work with the information given to me. Clearly it is difficult to get to the bottom of what happened as both kids are giving their versions. Your problem solving idea is a good one and I will talk to Mrs. X. When there is an altercation in the classroom, which is a serious incident (as all fighting is) students are not allowed back into the class. I view this more as a timeout or a cooling off for the half day, which both kids received. I am not sure that further intervention is needed except for the guidance from you, Mrs. X or others that work with him can provide. WHAT DO YOU THINK? I also said the following, which it seems he blew off: I am still of the opinion that he is not happy (for whatever reason) in that classroom and a change needs to be made. I understand from Mrs. X that the majority of the class is boys and I also know there are some strong personalities in that class that don't mix well with his. I hope you will reconsider switching his class. This is not a good way to start the school year. [/QUOTE]
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