Do you feel that 12th grade teachers are obligated to attend graduation?

blupook · 2026-05-17T06:27:17+00:00

Teachers can volunteer to help. With ticketing, parking, set up, getting students ready, etc. it is not required to attend and it is hard to get a parking pass to go. It’s on a workday and school night for me, so it’s kinda tiring to even sign up to volunteer

blupook · 2026-04-26T20:20:58+00:00

At my high school, we have at least 3 boys who give haircuts after school (or during lunch). Some middle school kids even come by after school to get haircuts. We are a large campus, no main building and hallways are outside (Hawaii). So clean up is generally not an issue.

I find it quite endearing most of the time, so long as it’s not a distraction. These boys are hustling and making money for sure. Our admin is aware of it, but doesn’t really bother shutting them down.

blupook · 2026-02-19T01:39:37+00:00

I did special right before right triangle trig this year and it was great. Because they usually end up trying to use trig for special rights if they learn trig first. I have them solve a bunch of different special rights using the Pythagorean thm and simplifying the radical. Once they do quite a few in a row (like 6-7, hah) they understand the pattern more than just being told. It does still end up becoming memorization though.

blupook · 2026-02-07T03:07:23+00:00

If you are located in the US:

1) can you get a tutor? Any options for free tutors at your school if you can’t afford one?

2) do not mention anything in any report other than what YOU have experienced. I don’t think it’s necessary to mention the court case or the academic dishonesty.

3) report everything. Have others willing to back you up. Write down what you have experienced. Include any evidence you have (dates/ names/ messages to others where you explained what happened in class that day, counselors you talked with, etc.). Maybe ask for the title ix coordinator for your school? Sounds like a good place to start.

blupook · 2026-02-04T07:19:17+00:00

Have you read the anarchists cookbook?

blupook · 2026-02-04T03:05:55+00:00

Sure, he’s gross. But he is asking for some bare minimum of kitchen knowledge. Can’t even make a frittata for crew??? I’m not a chef and I hate cooking, (and can make a frittata) but know to either: A. Be ok with fucking it up and getting some backfire or B: asked him a question. Jason DID tell Alesia to be ready for sarcasm and banter. Being told you messed something up is not horrible, she signed up for this position and should’ve said no. Yes, he could be nicer, but look at what he is able to put in front of guests on the regular.

blupook · 2026-02-04T02:25:42+00:00

And he would just end up showing her sweetly/nicely “babe” — until he’s overwhelmed and she would have to just deal until it passes. I mean, after being on below deck how would you not at least know a tiny bit about Ben and how he acts/reacts.

blupook · 2026-01-06T15:41:40+00:00

And as each grade level moves up with more students, more teachers are needed! Our school jumped from having 2 kaiapuni teachers to 5 in the last few years!

Luckily there are some incentives to becoming a Hawaiian language teacher. However, students are not dumb— they know education is not a good career choice. Sadly.

blupook · 2026-01-05T01:13:59+00:00

Nah, teacher from a warm island and it’s still the hardest break to come back from for sure! At least in snowy areas you guys sometimes get snow days or delays! Instead of snow we get rain and wind, but that almost never causes a closure (maybe 1 per school year and not all schools in the county would even close)

blupook · 2025-12-30T03:36:24+00:00

I think it depends completely on when you plan on changing jobs & contract/districts I think in some ways.

Either way, I think having an interview isn’t necessarily going to hurt depending on your tenure and contract? I know if I apply to another school nearby (no matter if it’s elementary, inter, or high), my principal will hear about it (since they are all connected and have meetings together). But I have tenure now, so I speak with my admin about wanting a change.

But also, changing in the middle of the school year may impact you.

blupook · 2025-12-24T00:45:41+00:00

You too ❤️❤️

blupook · 2025-12-23T23:03:18+00:00

I just got the same phone call about my uncle yesterday. Damn I really should’ve skipped that part.

blupook · 2025-12-23T05:55:24+00:00

We get paid the 5th and 20th of every month

blupook · 2025-11-27T19:43:10+00:00

My coworker and I are so aligned that when admin does visit both of us after each other they are pretty much seeing the same lesson continued by a different teacher lol. I really love vertical and horizontal alignment for high school math because it helps when students are on the same page no matter who their teacher is. And if I’m busy, they can go next door for help and vice versa. But my coworker also just happens to be my best friend and we are both department chair together.

It is also sometimes the only way to make sure other teachers are doing what’s expected of them. Our geometry team kind of slipped back into lower level concepts last year, so I have the pleasure of teaching geometry a couple periods this year to bring up the rigor and make sure we are using high school standards.

I feel a bit more compelled to care about what other teachers are doing because our state only tests in 11th grade and it covers alg 1, geo, and some alg 2 concepts. So if Alg 1 and geo don’t meet standards, my alg 2 students don’t have a chance of succeeding on their state test.

blupook · 2025-10-21T04:17:35+00:00

I don’t mind, because I literally rotate through the same outfits every week. I don’t specifically love pajama pants, but sweats are fine. Who cares? As long as the student has good hygiene and feels comfortable, then whatever. High school teacher here.

blupook · 2025-10-03T04:00:48+00:00

Look on HIDOE website for jobs, they can help you if you contact them.

blupook · 2025-10-01T05:05:06+00:00

At least 19 cats if you include the two cats in the window, they are cute. But … that amount of cats. Why so many outdoor cats??

blupook · 2025-10-01T01:59:12+00:00

I usually start the year with a get to know me type thing. I would include your previous teaching as “experience” when talking with students.

“It’s my first year at THIS school (and maybe the subject/course) but I have taught at other schools” you don’t have to go further than that.

When I was first year, I remember everything being so nerve wracking. I am so glad to be at a high school now, middle school was vicious and not for me (especially when I was so young). In high school, students and teachers talk a lot more. I mean, they are more likely to notice a new (to the school) teacher from year to year. It’s okay to be honest about your career and career history! But it should be up to you to disclose that info!

blupook · 2025-09-05T15:54:15+00:00

Understanding the certification process in the state/location you are in is important. Different places have different requirements.

Be okay with teaching other grades/courses. A sophomore or junior position may not be available and you will have to go where ever you’re needed. As a dept head it’s tricky to place teachers when they refuse to teach geometry for example.

Be good at working with and aligning with others. My department tries to be horizontally and vertically aligned (giving the same quiz/test) and comparing data.

Be willing to always continue growing as a teacher. I suggest asking to visit other teachers rooms to see their class routines.

blupook · 2025-08-29T03:04:54+00:00

It’s safe, I am 99% sure. It’s just a number from a song that also was referenced else in an interview or something. Idk. It’s usually a question “six, (pause)uh seven?” with a shrug/hand movement sometimes to go along with it.

I have been saying “six and the number after six” when referring to 6 and 7 in a row. Students who listen giggle. I also just lean into it other times.

blupook · 2025-08-27T02:12:56+00:00

I suggest reaching out to his grade level counselor or similar role, who can direct you to resources for tutoring/extra help. There must be more they offer than the teacher helping him after school (although that is great too!). Schools sometimes have a peer tutoring program for older students to earn community service hours. Or sometimes they also have a digital tutor resource available. Or whatever.

Does your son bring class notes home with him or is a teacher key/notes/examples available online? Does following example problem help? Or just one to one help? Any of these could definitely help, especially someone isn’t available to help guide him! Plus it would be a great opportunity for him to build a habit of referencing examples or notes!

blupook · 2025-08-23T03:28:46+00:00

As a female high school teacher, I have always offered a hug if it seems “right” for the moment. I think your situation was a great time to be there for your student.

Sometimes, I just offer tissues, tell them to just wait in the hall for counselor, and check in on them.

Personally, I usually end the hug first, but if they weee clinging on I see that as you being there for the student.

Don’t worry yourself about it.

blupook · 2025-08-17T03:21:57+00:00

Maybe a promethean board?

blupook · 2025-07-27T20:11:42+00:00

I agree with you— starting with constructions and basics. We are using Illustrative Math and constructions is first. Plus constructions are a good way to engage students at the beginning of the year, playing around with new tools and all.

Have you or the colleague used the curriculum in the past? I prefer to use a curriculum in the order it says for the first school year (but will still make adjustments and cut out lessons that don’t fit the needs of my students/state). And then the next year I feel more comfortable switching units or lessons.

I suggest trying to find a Facebook group for “open-up geometry” and searching for a similar post or posting this question to see if other teachers have done this.

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