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Kitkat22 · Jul 10, 2010, 01:31 PM

I agree Wg. My grandson is being tutored by his algebra teacher this summer. My husband is a whiz in any kind of Math, but it worked out better cause my grandson pays more attention to his teacher.

grumpy48 · Jul 23, 2010, 09:21 PM

I held my son back in the 4th grade and for a time it seemed to help him, whem he went to middle school it has started all over again with the same as you say missing assignments, assignment that I know he did but just did not turn in etc. I am considering holding him back again in the 7th grade because he is also immature, and easily distracted. When I held him back the first time we discussed it with him and his teachers, we all agreed , including my son, I refuse to keep pushing him forward when he is not doing well enough to pass his classes and if you insist the school will have to honor your wishes also at least until he gets to high school.

Kitkat22 · Jul 24, 2010, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by grumpy48

I held my son back in the 4th grade and for a time it seemed to help him, whem he went to middle school it has started all over again with the same as you say missing assignments, assignment that i know he did but just did not turn in ect. I am considering holding him back again in the 7th grade because he is also immature, and easily distracted. when I held him back the first time we discussed it with him and his teachers, we all agreed , including my son, I refuse to keep pushing him forward when he is not doing well enough to pass his classes and if you insist the school will have to honor your wishes also at least until he gets to high school.

Here in the school we have a system. There is a number given to you the parent and a password. You can check on his/her progress online daily.
It will tell you if your child is missing assignments, if they are tardy and what the assignments are for the week. Works great. Ask your son's school about Skyward Access that's the name of the system used to keep tabs on your son. Good Luck:)

grumpy48 · Jul 25, 2010, 01:15 PM

Yeah! We have what they call, parent link, but the teachers acually have to post to for the info to be accurate.

Kitkat22 · Jul 25, 2010, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by grumpy48

yeah! we have what they call, parent link, but the teachers acually have to post to for the info to be accurate.

Call the school and tell them you want the info posted daily. Better yet talk with the teachers in a meeting and be emphatic about the daily assignments and other things being sent to you every day.

Kitkat22 · Jul 25, 2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Kitkat22

Here in the school we have a system. there is a number given to you the parent and a password. You can check on his/her progress online daily.
It will tell you if your child is missing assignments, if they are tardy and what the assignments are for the week. Works great. Ask your son's school about that's the name of the system used to keep tabs on your son. Good Luck:)

Hope this helps

Kitkat22 · Jul 25, 2010, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Kitkat22

Here in the school we have a system. there is a number given to you the parent and a password. You can check on his/her progress online daily.
It will tell you if your child is missing assignments, if they are tardy and what the assignments are for the week. Works great. Ask your son's school about that's the name of the system used to keep tabs on your son. Good Luck:)

Hope this helps

grumpy48 · Jul 26, 2010, 09:55 AM

Thanks for all the info I am definatley going to keep a close eye on everything ! My family is filled with teachers, and I will talk to the school and all the teachers again, then I guess I just pray for good results so I don't have to get nasty with any one because that's my next step!

Kitkat22 · Jul 26, 2010, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by grumpy48

Thanks for all the info I am definatley going to keep a close eye on everything ! My family is filled with teachers, and i will talk to the school and all the teachers again, then i guess i just pray for good results so i dont have to get nasty with any one because thats my next step!

I have found if you remain calm and tell them you appreciate the efforts they have put into teaching is appreciated, but you want them to recognize that in order for you to work with them, you have to know before hand what is expected as far as homework, school behavior and
Curriculum is. You might also go to the web page of your sons school and print out the rules, teachers emails and the handbook guidelines.

The School superintendent and the school board members and their phone numbers and the meeting dates. You can attend a school board member if you wish to later on in the year if things get no better. You have to be on the agenda so call ahead and ask to be heard. Good Luck.

grumpy48 · Jul 27, 2010, 02:16 PM

I have already done all those things, I am always courteous , respectful and appreciative , however when push comes to shove my son comes first, after several years of getting nowhere you tend to get upset and sometimes that is what gets results unfortunately.

Kitkat22 · Jul 27, 2010, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by grumpy48

I have already done all those things, I am always courteous , respectful and appreciative , however when push comes to shove my son comes first, after several years of getting nowhere you tend to get upset and sometimes that is what gets results unfortunatley.

Been there, done that. I know you're upset, but when they know you can and will talk to the School Attorney or go to the media , they tend to want to be a little more willing to listen.

As I said it is your right as a parent to go to all the teachers, the principals, the Superintendent of schools and the School or county attorney or city attorney whichever is your case.

If you tell them your concerns and what your options are , they will listen.