u/shag377

I am in a very small department at my school and share a hall with a much larger department. We have two copiers on our floor. A note posted above the copier reminds faculty to take large jobs downstairs to the copy attendant.

Daily, and I mean daily, the members of the other department are printing voluminous amounts. I have seen stacks of paper over two inches thick. I have also seen the same members running both copiers simultaneously, again, printing reams upon reams (excuse the hyperbole) of assignments and unit plans.

This really, really makes me angry. There are clear instructions on what to do with big copy requests, but the department is continually eating resources and time. I do not copy often. When I do, it is often a master copy for the attendant.

This brings me to my question: Is it worth it to go to administration about this? I certainly do not want to seem petty, but the distain on my face is becoming more and more apparent. I am trying to withhold my temper and refrain from passive aggressive, but it is out of hand. It is also August.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this. I wish you all a safe and event free school year.

My wife has a friend whose daughter was severely bullied last year. The young lady is already gnawed her fingernails down to the quick out of the sheer anxiety of returning to school.

The mother did, on my recommendation, document each time her daughter came home upset. The primary bullying was insulting her clothing choices, intelligence and a few other things - at no point did things get physical.

It was more than one who was initiating this. The parent tried contacting the guidance counselor - no result; contacted the principal - no result; reached out to the central office including the sup't - no result.

She was concerned some of the students would share classes with her daughter. The counselor told her that it would not be possible/feasible to change schedules.

To that end, here is what I would like to know: Is this normal protocols for dealing with bullying? Particularly if the parent has a documented history of issues, emails and conversations which have gotten her nowhere fast; does the parent have any recourses?

She is strongly considering online education for her daughter. However, this does not address the fundamental question posed above.

Thank you for your insight.

I was at a local restaurant the other day.

A parent was there with their children. The parent was clearly annoyed as the children were acting as, well, children.

The more the children cut up, the more I smiled.

Meanwhile, to the rest of us, enjoy your summer. Venture into the community, and enjoy the same first-hand.

I refer you to this post I made about two weeks ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/Teachers/comments/1sr6h17/the_end_is_coming_or_is_it/

I spoke to our graduation coach, seeking clarification on the new rule about absences and repeating class. Here is what I gained from the conversation:

1. Record the student's grade as normal;

2. Someone will record them an 'I';

3. The student will have to come to summer school (sit in a room for seat time), or;

4. The grade defaults to a 60, and the student does Unit recovery.

The Student Handbook, the one the admin team make, clearly states "Repeat the class the next year," has, shock of shocks, been completely thrown aside and ignored.

Just as I predicted.