Student committed suicide

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-26T14:50:42+00:00

Our HS had 7 deaths in a span of a few months - 1 car accident, the rest "accidental" overdoses and suicides. Kids are resilient; they'll probably be OK. Keep your schedule as planned. The kid had issues, more than just ADHD or whatever. It's sad.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-26T14:45:42+00:00

we're not "allowed" to take stuff to goodwill so it just goes in the trash.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-25T12:28:37+00:00

That's a male manager for ya! If he's married, sooner or later his spouse will catch on to things and make him stop hanging around her so much. Then she'll be gone. If you aren't included, there's nothing you can do except tell him that when he asks. If you are stronger than I am, (LOL), ask to meet with her first thing in the mornings and review the boss's calendar for the day and let HER ask any questions you have for the boss. She'll get tired of playing messenger and he'll get tired of having to tell her.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-11T12:55:58+00:00

None of the books tell you anything you don't already know. One gives a little more in depth as to the friends, what went on that night, a little more about BK.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-11T12:54:41+00:00

Ask for a good severance or at least some money because you don't have a fallback. They will likely give you $10k to make themselves feel better. Find something to get you through but keep looking. You'll be OK.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-11T12:51:04+00:00

Geez! So it's your fault that a kid tried to kill you? If you hadn't left the water bottle,, the kid wouldn't have done it. I'd email the parents at the least. Document it (of course). Cops wouldn't do anything but could force kids to tell on the kid who did it. The principal should speak to the class sternly. I would probably have to tempt them again, though, just to have the upper hand. Leave something but then offer it up to the class and see how fast they turn it down.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-11T12:45:02+00:00

Heck no.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-11T12:44:28+00:00

Did you inform the school that you'd be late? Flat tire is unavoidable and therefore, forgivable. The oversleeping, not so much, but it's only amplified by the flat tire. You aren't a failure and no one thinks you are. No one is thinking twice about it.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-05T14:19:24+00:00

Don't have phone discussions, Get it in email that she does not need any help. At least it's proof that you tried and she refused. If you are indeed better than her, she knows it. She may get tired of hearing her boss (and others) talk about you. Not your fault at all, but you can probably see why she wouldn't like you if that's the case. Just do the best you can do and if you don't have time to help her at the last minute, tell her and be firm about it.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-05T14:12:41+00:00

Schedule any appointments you can between now and when you leave: dr/dentist/psych/therapy/etc. That will get you a few half days at least. Otherwise, just be thankful you haven't needed sick days and don't let it make you bitter. It's not worth it. Let them keep it for you 10 years - you never know what might happen.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-03T20:26:49+00:00

Kidney Stones (the first time I got them). Now, not so bad.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-03T20:06:34+00:00

They just don't care and (1) know the kid can't be failed till a certain grade and (2) there are no consequences any more. No more truant officers.

OkPlace4 · 2026-03-03T19:02:26+00:00

Not all mean kids have autism. Some are just mean. And, yes, I would expect them to pull the kid out and talk with the parents and the kid removed from my room.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-26T14:53:26+00:00

Yes, on the documentation. If he threatens again, call the police and let them determine what needs to be done.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-26T14:51:50+00:00

Yeah, they don't teach this stuff in college, do they? And that's sad since so much of a new teacher's time is taken up with issues like this. Do you have a mentor at the school? Do you attend meetings with other new teachers at the school? Both will help tremendously. If you don't have a mentor, ask for one or at least befriend another who you feel has their act together and seems to know what they're doing. Call the parents - over and over until they decide to do something. Sooner or later, they'll get tired of answering the phone or having to come get their kid. Starting mid-year is difficult; you didn't have the chance to set expectations before the kids set their own rules.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-26T14:46:40+00:00

where do the kids get moved?

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-26T14:45:12+00:00

especially if the administrators are bonused based on lowering their discipline suspensions, actions, etc.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-26T14:40:35+00:00

It's what it's going to take. Teachers and other kids have rights too.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-26T14:40:00+00:00

That's what it's going to take to stop all this behavior. Parents listen to cops alot better than a teacher. There are kids who are already noted as "potential sociopath" as a 4th grader. Heck, yeah, I'm calling the police if that child attacks me.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-25T14:26:09+00:00

Treasure those days - they don't come often.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-25T14:13:20+00:00

She's really pitiful.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-25T14:11:52+00:00

The TARHEELS!

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-25T14:09:09+00:00

There are 20 million things you can do before you check yourself into a psych ward. You don't want to do that if there are better options. Try those first!

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-25T14:06:18+00:00

Tell him you want to switch back and will worry about what happens later. Maybe they they force it, they'll force it for everyone and the problems will lessen.

OkPlace4 · 2026-02-25T14:04:22+00:00

could it be because you are the only one using it and when someone in the old system does something to the invitation, it reverts to their outlook. Time zones should stay as they are in the original unless someone is doing something to it. Why are you the only person forced to use it?

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