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Have a meeting with the teacher or principal..and keep in mind that it very well could be that your son is exaggerating to save his own butt before crucifying the teacher. Nothing more annoying than a mother who thinks their child is a perfect angel who can do no wrong.
I'd say it's time for a meeting with the principal or possibly even the school board office. Especially if there's been no problems before with your son. I'd make a big stink about this teacher, and then demand your son be moved to another class-which shouldn't be a problem since school is just starting. Good luck, I hate jerky teachers like that.
Try talking to the principal? If that doesn't work you can go to the school board. Unfortunately anymore schools hire just about anyone to be a "teacher". The kids are the ones that suffer in the end.
One of the many reasons why we home school.
Remind the teacher that Boys grow up to be men, and they remember. You might also remind them that when you sue the school for discriminatory treatment, you will be sure to list him, as the main antagonist. you are also suing for psychological damage that your child has received under the school system which allows that abusive teacher to remain, chances are there are other parents who are experiencing this abusive treatment.
And bring in the newspaper - have them interview the School district head officer- they hate looking bad. Abusive teachers are the worst - they are in a position of trust which MUST be challenged when abusive.
Yea, enough pressure and hell have to back down - just don't expect a scholarship invite.
I agree with other answerers. The kind of responses this teacher is exhibiting are unacceptable and deplorable. The teacher does not sound like someone who should be teaching elementary school. Is your son a special ed. student? If so, an IEP that spells out what kind of assistance he needs with homework would be a good back-up for you if you find yourself needing to go before the school board. Also investigate how your child is keeping track of assignments and when they are due. Maybe it is unclear to your son when the teacher expects the assignments to be turned in. Oftenm students with special education needs have difficulty with organization and time management skills. Supervising their use of a planner, along with the support of a teacher, can be very helpful. It is good that you are taking an active role in your son's education, since a knowledgeable and actively engaged parent is a child's best source of support.
Write a letter stating everything that is happened and send it to the principal and superintendent.
In this letter request a copy of their policy that states the reason why he can not get a lunch form.
Honestly, I had a similar situation in 6th grade...the teacher refused to help me (I didn't understand long division, she sent me back to my seat to figure it out, etc.) and was known for being very derogatory in class. One day, long after I had given up on learning anything from her, she pushed me down in front of the class for not getting my homework done.
Next morning, my mom had a two hour meeting with her, the guidance counselor, and the principal - I found out later the gist of it was, if she was derogatory or touched me in any way, or if she refused to help me again, she'd be out of a job. Things changed, real quick.
I would suggest you first speak again with your son, perhaps after school each day for a few days. Document everything he says. Make an appointment with the principal and everyone else involved, but have this meeting without the teacher (as he sounds fairly power hungry and will probably try to cover his tracks). Let them know, point by point, exactly what's been going on in your son's class - and reassure your son that you will do whatever you have to to handle this.
Watch how they react - are they listening to you and believing you, or are they considering you some overreactive mommy? If they are listening, be very up front with them and let them know that you insist that your son be moved, immediately. Mr.**** might be a good teacher and all, but he's not willing to teach your son ("teach" means "to cause to learn", not "to impart information"), and your son belongs in a class with an actual teacher.
If they consider you overreactive and try to write the whole thing off, go higher. Bulldog this thing to the superintendent's office, the school board, where ever you have to take it - and don't back down. Once they see that you either won't give up or you'll make their lives miserable until they accomodate your son, they'll move him. (They'll most likely just move your son quickly, though - most schools are looking out for the kids - at least still at the elementary level - and principals understand teaching and learning differences.)
Unfortunately, you probably can't get the guy out of the elementary school without lots more backup, but you can get your son out of his class. It really sounds like this guy shouldn't be teaching at all, but especially not young kids. It sounds like he should be at some university where he can really get his power trip on...and adults can decide up front whether they want to take all that from him.
If there is no other 4th grade class (small school), you really may want to look into either transferring schools (another school or private school) or you may really want to consider homeschooling for this year. Not much can be worse on a child's development than a teacher who refuses to teach.
Go and ask for a differant teacher ,,,,,,
i had kinda the same problem you should talk to the principal and ask if your son can change classes
I suggest you begin by requesting an emergency conference with the teacher to discuss your son's growing anxiety level and ask for advice about how to help the boy adjust to 4th grade. If your son's problems continue, then the next step is to ask for a private face-to-face conference with the principal.
Take careful notes or tape record your interactions with the teacher and save all email conversations. Also ask permission to carry out a classroom observation. It would be best if you can stay in the classroom for at least an hour or more.
If it becomes apparent to you, after this investigation, that the teacher is truly unsuitable, you should have a notebook full of notes and emails when you approach the principal and ask to have your son moved to another class.
Keep in mind also that the growing demands of 4th grade sometimes reveal learning disabilities that were not noticed before. A child who reads slowly, for instance, may find it difficult to manage a 4th grade workload. You may want to consult the learning specialist in your school who can advise you whether your son is on track academically.
You mentioned also that the teacher has a foreign accent. In some countries, it is considered normal for a teacher to speak rudely or disrespectfully to students. If your son's teacher has only recent arrived in the US, he may not yet be aware that standards for teacher conduct in the US are different from those in his home country.
Having been in similar shoes as yourself I truly believe you should start with the teacher directly and in person. Advise the teacher of your son's increased stress and anxiety daily.
It is difficult to be confrontational but you should start with the teacher at hand first and advise him that you will also be speaking with the principal. Have a meeting with the principal and your son and let your son describe how he is feeling to the principal. We had our son's meeting with the principal and came up with a plan that when he was feeling any pressure from the teacher he had permission to advise the teacher he was going to the Principal's office. This gave him a place to go and discuss how he was feeling and why. This worked on both levels it gave our son a sense of confidence that there was someone there for HIM and it also let the teacher know we were not gong to allow this type of behaviour or treatment.
In our instant it worked.
Bottom line is you need to let that teacher know that there is an adult to that young boy who won't stand for disrespect or mistreatment to their child.
All the best.
A lot of good advice here and some really asinine too (jeniphur, guess you don't have children) Bottom line conference with principal and getting your son into another teachers class is a necessity in my opinion. After the conference this teacher will have it in for your son most likely. Better safe than sorry. This teacher sounds like a bully to me too.
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