A few days ago I got a student in my class that had a schedule change. I had heard a few things about him, but nothing specific. I would like to also mention he was wearing pants the first day. This is important.
The next day, I saw him in the principal's office because he had gotten in a fight after school.
Friday. Walking around while the kids are working. Look down for some reason. Kiddo is wearing shorts. I see--an ankle monitor.
Like Martha Stewart wore. Somehow I don't think this kid was doing insider trading. He's in 8th grade, by the way.
I would, however, like to know what the hell he has it on for. I don't feel threatened by him (yet) but I'd like to know whether or not it's a good idea for me to be in the classroom alone with him. I'm also a little pissed because on the student/parent application, it says that the school absolutely does not accept kids from juvie. Obviously not true.
G is furious. My parents are furious. What if this kid assaulted someone?
On the other hand, I had them write papers and he wrote a pretty eloquent one. I guess you never know.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
So far...
I was definitely called a nasty name in Spanish by two girls yesterday. I just had this instinct that they were talking about me, so I said "I heard that." One girl looked terrified. I checked with another teacher and they were basically calling me "white bread" in espanol.
Today one of the girls drew me a picture with a bleeding heart with my name in the middle that said "Sorry about yesterday." I almost teared up when she gave it to me. A little spooky, but sweet nonetheless.
Another girl started talking to me in the hall and then started spilling her guts to me. She told me she's been in foster care for awhile but lives with her father now. I knew their lives were bad, but I guess I didn't think they were that bad. So I almost cried after that conversation too.
I fluctuate between panicking and having my chest hurt because I totally don't know what I'm doing and feeling like I can make a difference. Wish I could just stick with the last one.
If you remember anything that your teacher's did or said that really used to piss you off, please tell me. I caught myself saying, "I WILL keep you after this bell rings if you don't stop talking."
Today one of the girls drew me a picture with a bleeding heart with my name in the middle that said "Sorry about yesterday." I almost teared up when she gave it to me. A little spooky, but sweet nonetheless.
Another girl started talking to me in the hall and then started spilling her guts to me. She told me she's been in foster care for awhile but lives with her father now. I knew their lives were bad, but I guess I didn't think they were that bad. So I almost cried after that conversation too.
I fluctuate between panicking and having my chest hurt because I totally don't know what I'm doing and feeling like I can make a difference. Wish I could just stick with the last one.
If you remember anything that your teacher's did or said that really used to piss you off, please tell me. I caught myself saying, "I WILL keep you after this bell rings if you don't stop talking."
Friday, August 04, 2006
Setting Up
I got to go into my classroom today! I'm so happy to have most of the decorating and rearranging done.
Just a few fun facts about the school that I found out today.
They have "only" had to completely lock down the school once or twice.
Gang members try to come into the school to recruit members.
On the other hand, almost everyone I've met has been so cool and helpful. There are a ton of teachers willing to talk at a moments notice. It's going to be an interesting year!
Just a few fun facts about the school that I found out today.
They have "only" had to completely lock down the school once or twice.
Gang members try to come into the school to recruit members.
On the other hand, almost everyone I've met has been so cool and helpful. There are a ton of teachers willing to talk at a moments notice. It's going to be an interesting year!
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