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Old 12-15-2007, 08:58 PM
totbgirl totbgirl is offline
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Question How often do you contact a student's school?

This is an interesting one because nobody wants to be standing on anyone's toes.

I tend to stay away from other schools as teachers can be a posssesive bunch. The only time I would suggest the parent going to the school is if the kid was entered for the wrong paper.

I don't like to see students entered for the foundation paper (that is a whole other discussion).

Does anyone else have a policy about getting involved in the school. The only time I really did make time to contact a students school was when there was a clear case for an educational statement that was being overlooked.
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:04 PM
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I never get in contact with the school. But to be honest the bulk of my students are undergrads. When I have thought there is a problem, I have advised them how to deal with it, but I never get involved myself.
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:15 PM
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It is a slippery slope to get sucked into another school for no good reason. It is a sure way to make enemies fast. Nobody lieks to be told they are doing the wrong thing! Advise the parent and the student, but stay way from the school.

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Old 12-15-2007, 09:30 PM
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I would definately get involved if I think a kid was getting short changed on their education. It is so tricky to navigate the system if you are not experienced. So many parents have no clue how the system works or what they can do for the best.
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:32 PM
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I don't like to see students entered for the foundation paper (that is a whole other discussion).
Okay I am going to bite. Why? and what would you do about it? I agree but it would be nice to hear a teacher's view.
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:39 PM
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Thanks for the feed back. It is good to know what others are doing.
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:42 PM
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I have to agree that it is best to stay away. You are not going to be recieved well. It is twice as bad as having a pushy parent come and see you. Being told that you are not enough is a blow to the ego. If you do contact the school, I think you need to tread very lightly indeed.
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