Kids nowadays....

[kaorder1999]

I have a kid in one of my classes that I just asked how he thought he was doing in my class. I said "what do you think you are making in here right now". HIS REPLY "I think I'm passing but barely"

I then printed out his progress report and of the 12 grades I have taken this six weeks....12 are zero's.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
I have a kid in one of my classes that I just asked how he thought he was doing in my class. I said "what do you think you are making in here right now". HIS REPLY "I think I'm passing but barely"

I then printed out his progress report and of the 12 grades I have taken this six weeks....12 are zero's.

Well obviously your at fault, and not him. I mean cmon YOU should have FORCED him to do better..and if he did not turn anything in, then it is YOUR fault for not understanding his situation and passing him anyway

[burnet44]

kid is passing gas

and he is 12 for 12

lol

[kaorder1999]

this is the saddest part. I have printed out a progress report for him once a week for 5 weeks of this six weeks. Wow!

[Gobbla2001]

you're a failure ka... this is why teacher's aren't paid as much :(

[kaorder1999]

yeah...i guess so! Sad situation! I call the parent and the parent just tells me to keep giving him zero's. She said..."maybe he'll learn"

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
yeah...i guess so! Sad situation! I call the parent and the parent just tells me to keep giving him zero's. She said..."maybe he'll learn"

good luck with the kid, man... sad the parent is like that... that works in a lot of ways, tough love, but when it comes to getting an education you have to be more active in the child's learning...

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
yeah...i guess so! Sad situation! I call the parent and the parent just tells me to keep giving him zero's. She said..."maybe he'll learn"

george lopez skit just popped into my head "for you can learn" LMAO

[CenTexSports]

WOW, two questions.

1) Is he a football player?
2) Have you considered taking a communication class. Obviously there is a gap in the communication between you and the student. You must be able to let him know before 12 weeks is over that he is not barely getting by. If the communication were good, when you asked the question, he would have replied, "Based on our previous conversations, I am failing miserably."

TIC

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
yeah...i guess so! Sad situation! I call the parent and the parent just tells me to keep giving him zero's. She said..."maybe he'll learn" This is the reason we can't tie teacher salaries and bonuses to student performance. You have morons like this parent that don't seem to care. Gee, I wonder where the kid gets it from?:rolleyes: :mad:

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
WOW, two questions.

1) Is he a football player?
2) Have you considered taking a communication class. Obviously there is a gap in the communication between you and the student. You must be able to let him know before 12 weeks is over that he is not barely getting by. If the communication were good, when you asked the question, he would have replied, "Based on our previous conversations, I am failing miserably."

TIC


KA said he has printed him out a progress report EVERY week

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
WOW, two questions.

1) Is he a football player?
2) Have you considered taking a communication class. Obviously there is a gap in the communication between you and the student. You must be able to let him know before 12 weeks is over that he is not barely getting by. If the communication were good, when you asked the question, he would have replied, "Based on our previous conversations, I am failing miserably."

TIC Spoken like a true administrator.;) :p :p

[CenTexSports]

First of all ----- TIC (tounge in cheek)

Second --- Why did KA bother to ask, if he knew the kid didn't care and already knew? Spend more time with those that do care and keep printing out the sheets for the kid, have him initial them and put them in a folder to share with his boss when his (KA's) performance review comes up.

[Macarthur]

Serious question:

Curious why you said "kids nowadays..."

Is this really any different than some kids 20, 30, 40 years ago?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Macarthur
Serious question:

Curious why you said "kids nowadays..."

Is this really any different than some kids 20, 30, 40 years ago?

THANK you...I get so tired of hearing how kids "now days" are a problem...Makes it seem like kids from past generations were all straight A students who never drank, had sex, or got in trouble.

Simple fact is because of internet, cable news, easier communications ability, the facts of today are projected more.

[Gobbla2001]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster

Simple fact is because of internet, cable news, easier communications ability, the facts of today are projected more.

word

[JasperDog94]

If you want to know the truth, then yes there is a difference. The simplest (and shortest) explanation is that parents (in general) don't trust those in authority. IMO it started with the Vietnam War. That distrust of those in authority has caused a major problem in our schools. No longer is it the students fault when they screw up. It's now the teacher's fault because they didn't stop everything to make sure that little Johnny (who wasn't paying attention anyway) understood every last little thing that the teacher was saying. And if little Johnny still didn't understand, then the teacher is responsible for teaching it in another way so that little Johnny might catch on. Nevermind the other 25 students that are sitting their doing nothing waiting on little Johnny to catch up.

And heaven forbid that little Johnny should fail. Because if that happens then it's the teacher's fault for not instructing better. Forget the fact that little Johnny was at home every evening playing his 360, PS3, and listening to his Ipod when he should have been doing his homework and studying.

....stepping off soap box....

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
If you want to know the truth, then yes there is a difference. The simplest (and shortest) explanation is that parents (in general) don't trust those in authority. IMO it started with the Vietnam War. That distrust of those in authority has caused a major problem in our schools. No longer is it the students fault when they screw up. It's now the teacher's fault because they didn't stop everything to make sure that little Johnny (who wasn't paying attention anyway) understood every last little thing that the teacher was saying. And if little Johnny still didn't understand, then the teacher is responsible for teaching it in another way so that little Johnny might catch on. Nevermind the other 25 students that are sitting their doing nothing waiting on little Johnny to catch up.

And heaven forbid that little Johnny should fail. Because if that happens then it's the teacher's fault for not instructing better. Forget the fact that little Johnny was at home every evening playing his 360, PS3, and listening to his Ipod when he should have been doing his homework and studying.

....stepping off soap box....

I agree!! Kids "these days" and kids "back in the day"....are two different breeds of kids, IMO!!

[burnet44]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
THANK you...I get so tired of hearing how kids "now days" are a problem...Makes it seem like kids from past generations were all straight A students who never drank, had sex, or got in trouble.

Simple fact is because of internet, cable news, easier communications ability, the facts of today are projected more.

I didnt have sex
couldnt find anyone
I didnt get in trouble
my dad would beat my A**
I drank when I got to college
and my dad still beat my A**

[burnet44]

here is the most telling fact

% of married households

1950-78%
1960-71%
1970-61%
1980-58%
1990-52%
2005-49%

[CenTexSports]

I like this one better

Percentage of rap groups in music

1950 - 0%
1960 - 0%
1970 - 0%
1980 - 0%
1990 - 2%
2000 - 60% my guess

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
I like this one better

Percentage of rap groups in music

1950 - 0%
1960 - 0%
1970 - 0%
1980 - 0%
1990 - 2%
2000 - 60% my guess lol

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by burnet44
here is the most telling fact

% of married households

1950-78%
1960-71%
1970-61%
1980-58%
1990-52%
2005-49% The breakdown of the American family.:( :(

[necks_c/09]

yeah please dont use the term "kids nowadays" b/c that is a generalization for basically every kid......

see i do my homework, play basketball, watching tv, listen to my ipod, and play ps2 just about every day......dont tell me its b/c he does all of that b/c i still find a way to do it......but i also care more than this kid does obviously but i manage to get my work done as well as all this other stuff

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by burnet44

my dad would beat my A**

and my dad still beat my A**

Is that why you post funny?

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
I like this one better

Percentage of rap groups in music

1950 - 0%
1960 - 0%
1970 - 0%
1980 - 0%
1990 - 2%
2000 - 60% my guess
So because there is more popular black people in music now, kids are getting dumber?

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by necks_c/09
yeah please dont use the term "kids nowadays" b/c that is a generalization for basically every kid......


That's how I feel when some people generalize parents (basically every parent) as being bad in regards to the problems in this day and time. :(

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by burnet44
here is the most telling fact

% of married households

1950-78%
1960-71%
1970-61%
1980-58%
1990-52%
2005-49%
.
Very misleading stats if you ax me.:p

[Cameron Crazy]

Ka i never knew you were a teacher!:D

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
yeah...i guess so! Sad situation! I call the parent and the parent just tells me to keep giving him zero's. She said..."maybe he'll learn"
.
Y not?!?
Parents know their kids much better than teachers do anyways.:clap:

[necks_c/09]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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Very misleading stats if you ax me.:p how so? :thinking:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by necks_c/09
how so? :thinking:
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We all know that lesbian marriages have kids who are the most successful overachievers.:clap:

[necks_c/09]

Originally posted by SintonFan
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We all know that lesbian marriages have kids who are the most successful overachievers.:clap: word

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by necks_c/09
word
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Now go out and find me a lesbian marriage.:D