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Re: What Do YOU Do???

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Dennis Golombek (golombek)
Wed, 30 Dec 1998 22:31:03 -0500

While I firmly believe that all children can learn I maintain that they have the
right to fail. They earn the grades they receive. I don't give them a grade. If
they do nothing the grading is simple. Lack of support from families, a mistaken
belief that art is unimportant and "doesn't count" are all things we battle. But
only for a few more years.

Happy New Year!

Dennis

MzVogo wrote:

> As I sit here scoring writing portfolios (yes, it is still winter vacation
> here....) I am faced with the agonizing question that is plaguing several of
> us this year....
>
> WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE KIDS WHO SIMPLY DO NOT TURN ANYTHING IN?
>
> I have recently switched from elementary to secondary and am astounded by the
> number of kids who (1) don't give a rip (2) dare you to make them learn
> something (3) have parents who apparently do not care that thier kid is
> flunking everything and/or (4) are totally unmotivated by anything (sports,
> band trips, activity nights).
>
> What kids of school policies do you have in you buildings to deal with this
> issue? Most of our kids have a study hall (not that they use it, obviously)
> and many of these kids sit passively in class and do nada. I have even seen
> them work (sort of) on something in class, then toss it in the trash on the
> way out the door rather than turn it in for credit. Detention does not seem
> to work - the either show up and do nothing or don't show up and hope you will
> suspend them so they can stay home.
>
> PLEASE let me know how you are handling this. We need all the ideas we can
> get!
>
> Thanks,
> Kim in Oregon (who got 25 of 63 portfolios - this is 7 weeks of work!!!)

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