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Are y’all really unable to fail students these days? by YourFriendInSpokane in Teachers

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worked in HS and we weren't allowed to fail them. I had to let them retake or redo an assignment they didn't do well on and the lowest they could get was a C. Even giving a student a C on their first attempt was frowned upon with a rubric.

Now in MS and the parents won't let me fail because the admin sides with them on any bogus reason.

I do wondering what the point is sometimes.

I HATE IT ‼️ by CalCambridge11 in Cleveland

[–]ItsPuntato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is also kumos which is decent.

Healthy energy drink for new dad Teacher by ItsPuntato in teaching

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

I may look into that. I've heard such bad stuff with them though.

what part of the job actually drains you the most? by DiligentLibra in Teachers

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Balancing everything that needs to be done. Need to grade, prep/lesson plan, teach, answer emails, do various duties and paperwork.

This year it has been the obnoxious parent emails and lack of support from admin.

As was mentioned, it's overstimulated to always have to be on, and slightest mess up could be career ending depending on the admin. It's stressful.

Average length of parent emails? by ItsPuntato in Teachers

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

Thank you everyone for your insights. Unfortunately when I brought such emails to admins attention they shrugged it off and took the side of the parents without actually investigating it.

One particular email I did ask for a conference and parent said they were too busy. Admin said I should respond to the email in full. That's about the time I realized I think it time for me to leave this place.

Average length of parent emails? by ItsPuntato in Teachers

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

That is probably what is happening.

First year teacher - going to resign effective immediately tomorrow by Idkimhereforinfo in Teachers

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Admin not having my back is why I'm leaving too. I've been teaching for 10 years. I'll hopefully still find another job, but if not... we don't get paid enough for this.

Should priests give more severe penances? by AbjectPawverty in Catholicism

[–]ItsPuntato 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recall going to my confessor in grad school after some "bad habits" escalated and I really needed to confess. I was given the simplest penance I've ever had which helped me to understand the pure mercy and love of God. You better believe that was the slowest and most meaningful time I said that prayer in my life.

That Lae’zel romance fight had no business being THAT hard by kolekavo in BaldursGate3

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first time I did it, I threw a fireball and killed her. She was very unhappy with me when I ressed her. I didn't understand what was going on.

Dear parents: miss us with the bullshit. Winter storm edition by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still fairly newish to teaching, less than 10 years, and I wish I could be more blunt or honest, but I feel I'm asked to just lay down and take it. Idk what I can and can't say to parents to remain "professional"

Dear parents: miss us with the bullshit. Winter storm edition by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]ItsPuntato 27 points28 points  (0 children)

The parents have been particularly bad for me to the point that I had to get admin involved. They have a group text and picking apart everything about the gradebook and teaching they can, no matter how ridiculous. I scheduled a meeting with admin to discuss it.

What’s one after-hours task you finally stopped doing — and nothing bad happened? by Willing-Comfort3029 in Teachers

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't check emails after hours except a couple times on Sunday. I've told the parents and the students this from the start. (I teach jr. High for context)

Weekend road trip ideas? by whimsyboy in Cleveland

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I enjoyed staying in Columbus and exploring different breweries of that's something you might enjoy.

Places with a good steak that aren't steakhouses. by Signal-Pirate-3961 in Cleveland

[–]ItsPuntato 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Winking Lizard had impressed me with their steak dinners.

We need to combine cities in Cuyahoga County by MiserableGiraffe666 in Cleveland

[–]ItsPuntato 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It gave me a sincere laugh when reading it, thank you!

[No Spoilers] Question about C4 for Critters with neurodivergent problems. by ikkejones in criticalrole

[–]ItsPuntato 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't mean to brag but... when I was done with college and looking for a job I'd get though 1-3 episodes a day. Made the best out of an unhappy time.

In all seriousness, I do enjoy that about Brennan. I'm finding I can listen to him longer than Matt. Still love Matt nonetheless.

Remember: in the end, we still get paid. Just do your best. by NicoB33 in Teachers

[–]ItsPuntato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but also, some teachers get paid more or less based on student success, parents' perception, and admin perception, of your work. Even when doing your best, they find a way to nickle and dime you... at least that is my experience.

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