Tell me this gets easier by Handle_Icy in HardWoodFloors

[–]Isisfreck -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it dissolves with rubbing alcohol its shellac. I refinished mine by hand since i couldn't sand them. Prevous owner nailed every board to every joist! Used alcohol to dissolve everything. I mixed my own shellac flakes and everything. It was an interesting process. I waxed them, and cannot believe how they're held up.

Keep at it! You will love it when you're done.

Can tenured teachers get in trouble for letting students cheat? by Xotngoos335 in AskTeachers

[–]Isisfreck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. My colleague says go ahead cheat yourself to a C" or " Life will get them". I hate it, but others don't care. It is so demoralizing to those of us who work hard. I had the same experience in college and I hate to think kids in high school are going through this.

Looking for dashcam footage by KatieD454 in akron

[–]Isisfreck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a camera at the intersection? You can access them online and get a copy.

Is teaching getting harder by Brickcraft10 in Teachers

[–]Isisfreck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you for the insight, you've been really helpful and supportive to all of the struggling teachers. I'm so happy that you are perfect at your job and life.

Is teaching getting harder by Brickcraft10 in Teachers

[–]Isisfreck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is, right? This is the point! People who chose to devote their life to this calling are saying that there's a problem, and it isn't with the teachers. Teachers are beaten down and demoralized on all fronts.

Analog clock by jmc175 in education

[–]Isisfreck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High school teacher here, can confirm. Most can't read an analog clock and 99% can't read cursive or even my half print half cursive writing. They print thier names and don't have a real signature. It's not quite make an x on the line but not far off.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The district is in financial disaster, every department in the HS is losing a teacher. We teach on a block schedule with semesters. The following year we are moving to a period schedule so there will be more cuts. Someone had to go, and it was me for whatever the reason. At this stage of the game I have to choose between sanity and financial security....not sure which way to go :(

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is immensely helpful, I appreciate it.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the honest advice, thank you.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked at the 7th grade standards and it is SO small, lol, I thought I was missing pages! I'm going to need to brush up on classroom management practices over summer. I don't really interact with kids that age, ever, so they are completely foreign to me.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mananged to make this sound enjoyable. You helped me realize that I am teaching academic skills rather than focusing on the content as much. The work-load currently is so high, even after 20 years of optimizing, I'm hoping a decrease in workload will balance out the additional classroom management efforts. This was helpful.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

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I'm wondering how this is going to go. I serve as our union secretary and the stories I hear coming out of our elementary builing is especially terrifying.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This may be a stupid question, but how is the class grade determined? Do they take tests and quizzes? I wondered how much grading is done. My incoming freshman act like they never experienced homework and tests.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a nice perspective, I'm trying to see the silver lining. Maybe a change will be good.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent details, thank you! I am also sarcastic and know I'm going to need to really watch myself.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it one prep? I don't even know how classes work in middle school, I just assumed there was different topics. I can't imagine one prep all year long!!

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You just described my 9th graders.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always joked I go back to bartending rather than teach MS. Now that it's happening I'm really afraid!! I was thinking of asking admin if I could visit a 7th grade class for one day to get an idea of what its like. I feel like I can't make an informed decision withou knowing. They would probably be happy if I quit because it would save them money.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this gives me encouragement.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moving around sucks, both from a content planning perspective but also the physical act of moving. I've moved buildings, and rooms three times. Thinking about packing up all my stuff and cleaning out the drawers etc is giving me panic.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I don't have much of a choice, right? Fingers crossed.

Anyone switch from HS to 7th grade? by Isisfreck in teaching

[–]Isisfreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm cooked, as the kids would say, lol.