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KTJ
10-27-2005, 02:18 PM
Last week, it was Kindergarten and that was pure and utter [insert blasphemous word here].

Right now, it's 2nd graders. They aren't that bad but man! Did I used to act like this when I was in 2nd grade and a sub came? I can't remember.

The tattletailing is INSANE!!!!!!!!!!
3afan
10-27-2005, 02:29 PM
the Mrs. subs but she will only do HS ...
AP Panther Fan
10-27-2005, 02:34 PM
Originally posted by KTJ
Did I used to act like this when I was in 2nd grade and a sub came? I can't remember.

The tattletailing is INSANE!!!!!!!!!!

lol....but they are sooo cute!

We were always on our worst behavior for subs...and tried to see just how much we could get by with (best I can remember). :D
handNthedirt
10-27-2005, 02:38 PM
I graduated in '94 and it's stinkin' crazy how much high school students have changed!!!
AJ_2005
10-27-2005, 02:39 PM
how do you mean changed?
District303aPastPlayer
10-27-2005, 02:43 PM
most HS students have the most cocky arrogant attitude, and that is the nice ones... :)
Ranger Mom
10-27-2005, 02:48 PM
I subbed for 1st grade and 4th grade once.....swore if I got out of there with my sanity intact...I would NEVER do it again.

I barely like my own kids...what made me think I would like anyone elses??:thinking:

:D :D

I really DO like my kids!
spiveyrat
10-27-2005, 02:50 PM
Here's what I want to know... what do you do to those poor kids that come in with aTm backpacks, tee-shirts, etc.???
District303aPastPlayer
10-27-2005, 02:50 PM
ATTENTION ASHTON!



Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I subbed for 1st grade and 4th grade once.....swore if I got out of there with my sanity intact...I would NEVER do it again.

I barely like my own kids...what made me think I would like anyone elses??:thinking:

:D :D

I really DO like my kids!
District303aPastPlayer
10-27-2005, 02:51 PM
Originally posted by spiveyrat
Here's what I want to know... what do you do to those poor kids that come in with aTm backpacks, tee-shirts, etc.???

:clap: :thinking: :clap:
handNthedirt
10-27-2005, 02:52 PM
I blame a lot of it on their parents, but the kids where I work are irresponsible, lazy, satisfied with doing just enough to get by, quitters, don't care/think about consequences, have alcohol tolerances and smokers cough as freshman, talk during the Pledge of Allegiance, drop F-bombs like it's going out of style.....and these are just a couple of examples, I could go on and on and on.
Ranger Mom
10-27-2005, 02:53 PM
Originally posted by District303aPastPlayer
ATTENTION ASHTON!


ROFLMAO.......like I am really scared of all 100 lbs of her!!:p
District303aPastPlayer
10-27-2005, 02:55 PM
Originally posted by Ranger Mom
ROFLMAO.......like I am really scared of all 100 lbs of her!!:p

was she drippin wet in 3 layers of clothes when she stepped on the scale?
WestTexasTiger
10-27-2005, 03:44 PM
Originally posted by handNthedirt
I blame a lot of it on their parents, but the kids where I work are irresponsible, lazy, satisfied with doing just enough to get by, quitters, don't care/think about consequences, have alcohol tolerances and smokers cough as freshman, talk during the Pledge of Allegiance, drop F-bombs like it's going out of style.....and these are just a couple of examples, I could go on and on and on.

I agree the parents don't really care about the education of their kids, when the kid fails it is why did YOU fail my kid, whatever happened to the kid taking responsiblility for failing.
VWG
10-27-2005, 09:03 PM
Just remember.... Teachers need our respect and the respect of our state government. They do a heck of a job with what they've got... and they could all use a raise.
bullfrog_alumni_02
10-27-2005, 09:18 PM
Originally posted by VWG
Just remember.... Teachers need our respect and the respect of our state government. They do a heck of a job with what they've got... and they could all use a raise. amen to that. teaching in my book would have to be probably the most selfless job in the country. (yes even mor than mine) God Bless our teachers.
KTJ
10-27-2005, 09:29 PM
Originally posted by spiveyrat
Here's what I want to know... what do you do to those poor kids that come in with aTm backpacks, tee-shirts, etc.???

None of the kids have those. And if they did, who cares.


Now, if they had an OU backpack on....we'd have a chat.
lepfan
10-27-2005, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by KTJ
None of the kids have those. And if they did, who cares.


Now, if they had an OU backpack on....we'd have a chat.

You can't take their OU back pack from them...I'll get you one of your own! ;)

I am looking at a career change after 18 years in the classroom...
spiveyrat
10-28-2005, 07:32 AM
Originally posted by KTJ
None of the kids have those. And if they did, who cares.


Now, if they had an OU backpack on....we'd have a chat.

OH, I FORGOT! They aren't your main rivals. :rolleyes:
LogieJoeBean001
10-28-2005, 08:08 AM
Originally posted by handNthedirt
I blame a lot of it on their parents, but the kids where I work are irresponsible, lazy, satisfied with doing just enough to get by, quitters, don't care/think about consequences, have alcohol tolerances and smokers cough as freshman, talk during the Pledge of Allegiance, drop F-bombs like it's going out of style.....and these are just a couple of examples, I could go on and on and on.

Amen brother to this! This must be more of a widespread problem than I thought. I see it on a daily basis, HS that is.
XWylieMom
10-28-2005, 08:09 AM
Teachers have my upmost respect! I could not do it <--something about it being against the law to snap their little heads off when they talk smack!
tap_tx_sinton
10-28-2005, 08:41 AM
The wife subs and she really enjoys it. Sure you get the kids that want to acked up, thats what that little slip is for just get rid of them to the office.

She had one class that was so bad that the principal had to sit in on the whole class.
mikecheck
10-28-2005, 09:43 AM
As I had mentioned before I just retired in September after 32 years with the Federal Government, and am I taking it easy, no. My wife convinced me to sub at her school (4th,5th, 6th). Well I subbed for two weeks and let me tell you, the paycheck for the two weeks was equal to one full day with the Government! I am still here but because I messed up and handled one of the class clowns rather sternly, I am now the full time I.S.S. teacher. Guess who I get, all the class clowns from all three grades. It sure does feel good though when one, just one of those kids gets his or her act together when they leave me. Yes I have now been trained on not touching any student (strangling) or worse. It is easy to lose control of your senses with some of these kids, but you learn to deal with it. Someone has to break the chain of acting up, suspension, Juvy, and later on to the big house. If I can do it, I'll be glad I came here.
LogieJoeBean001
10-28-2005, 09:52 AM
Originally posted by tap_tx_sinton
thats what that little slip is for just get rid of them to the office.



That's good and all, but the problem is....THEY'LL BE BACK TO CLASS SOONER OR LATER...and it's always sooner than you can say Jack Robinson!
crashanddash79
10-28-2005, 10:06 AM
I used to say the same things about the kids I was teaching...until one of my high school coaches said, "We
used to say those same things about your class."
LogieJoeBean001
10-28-2005, 11:13 AM
I would like to hear about the Suspension process from around the State. Here, if a student is suspended, it's virtually a three day vacation. No consequences. It used to be, when I was in HS, if you were suspended any assignments that were missed were automatic zeroes and no chances for the work to be made up. Now, no zeroes and all work is allowed to be made up. Where's the consequences in this?
KTJ
10-28-2005, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by spiveyrat
OH, I FORGOT! They aren't your main rivals. :rolleyes:

They aren't. You know that yet you act surprised.


And I swear, one of these kids has to have ADD. I'm no psychologist and I'm no specialist, but I know ADD when I see it. And little "Timmy" has it.
KTJ
10-28-2005, 11:51 AM
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handNthedirt
10-28-2005, 11:58 AM
Originally posted by KTJ
They aren't. You know that yet you act surprised.


And I swear, one of these kids has to have ADD. I'm no psychologist and I'm no specialist, but I know ADD when I see it. And little "Timmy" has it.

One kid has it??? Is he the only kid in your class??? Nowadays, you ain't cool unless you've been diagnosed with some sort of learning disability...it's the "in" thing, man...thought you knew!
AP Panther Fan
10-28-2005, 12:11 PM
Originally posted by handNthedirt
One kid has it??? Is he the only kid in your class??? Nowadays, you ain't cool unless you've been diagnosed with some sort of learning disability...it's the "in" thing, man...thought you knew!

That and you're taking meds (that's if your parents haven't stolen them and sold them on the street).:rolleyes:

I will probably offend everyone, but I do not support children taking alot of medications for the various disorders. :thinking:
spiveyrat
10-28-2005, 12:15 PM
Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
That and you're taking meds (that's if your parents haven't stolen them and sold them on the street).:rolleyes:

I will probably offend everyone, but I do not support children taking alot of medications for the various disorders. :thinking:

Doesn't offend me! :)
handNthedirt
10-28-2005, 12:25 PM
No offense taken here...I don't believe in any medication for children. Medicated children will have a life of dependency and depression to look forward to.
AP Panther Fan
10-28-2005, 12:46 PM
Originally posted by handNthedirt
Medicated children will have a life of dependency and depression to look forward to.


My thoughts exactly.

Before all of these disorders and syndromes were "discovered" kids seemed to manage much better.

Growing up in the 70's, there wasn't such a thing as attention deficit disorder. If you couldn't control your behavior, there was someone (not some medicine) ready to teach you how to control it with a good butt whippin' ....whether it was a parent, teacher, principal or combination thereof. Most kids learned behavior modification the tough way...but it worked.
Rabbit'93
10-28-2005, 12:59 PM
Amen to that. Medicating a kid is taking the easy way out in my opinion.
lepfan
10-28-2005, 02:39 PM
Medicating is not always the easy way out....don't get me wrong, I am not for medicating a child just because they have an issue....but, there is some research out there that shows that some people out there who are true ADHD people will self medicate...and their drug of choice is not always legal. I am a firm believer in using coping skills to overcome an 'issue', but in some cases medication is justified...I do believe the person (child inculded) should be in on the decision of taking meds before moving to that step. Trust me, I have seen parents put their child on meds and it do absolutley NO good, but they insist! On the other hand I have seen parents very reluctant to put their child on meds, and then it makes the world of difference in their child. I think all should not be thrown in one pot and assumed to be all the same...