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Re: How do you help a HS student who doesn't care?

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Bicyclken_at_TeacherArtExchange
Date: Wed Dec 05 2001 - 18:28:43 PST

In a message dated 12/05/2001 6:20:56 PM Pacific Standard Time,
christopherness@avenew.com writes:

> I contacted his mom and she told me he just doesn't care because he
> "doesn't need the class to graduate."
> Tell me, what would you do?
> I've put in so much time and effort thinking and acting on the student.
> I'm very discouraged.
> Please tell me of any similar experiences you've had, and how you dealt
> with the frustration.
> Thanks Again,
> Chris in Chicago-land
>
>

I am glad that our students need the class to graduate because they need 10
units of a fine art.

I would work on self pride. Art is an expression of one's self and that we
can get great feedback from a job well done. Do Art for yourself and the fun
of showing how much you care about yourself and in taking pride of things
others see from your effort. This is the only weapon you have if Mom
doesn't care and he doesn't care about passing.

It's a tough one and I don't know anymore than anyone else. Try a new
approach!

Ken Schwab
San Jose CA