The Valley Girl
We have our share of "Valley Girl" students here who seem to only live for social interaction. I had a confrontation with one of the chosen ones today. When she wasn't chatting away to her neighbors while supposedly completing a lab she was interrupting me with what she thought were witty remarks. Finally I had enough and asked her to sit down. A little while later I was going to let her back in the lab. I asked her if she thought she could stay on task and complete the lab if I let her back with her group. Her response was to smirk at the other students and then dramatically roll her eyes. That sealed her fate.
I called her mom and with the dear one throwing a tantrum in the background to the point that I could barely hear mom talking. I proceeded to tell mom how her darling was not winning the 'Student of the Day Award For Behavior' today. Afterwards I informed the student that she could behave and stay in class or she could get out at the end of the 9 week period. Another eye roll and she replied "Just wait. I'll get mom on MY side!" What a lovely child. Tell her what she has won, Vanna! She will go on an all expense paid trip to the office for any future infraction in my class. Maybe I'll even roll my eyes when I send her. It's simply karma, baby!
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2 Comments:
I would check with the other teachers about the parent. Not that it should affect your decision, but so you know what you will be up against. I had a few of these overly entitled kiddos in my class last year, and the parents definitely contributed to their attitude. Best of luck!
The kitty is dawlin' by the way. :-)
I did check and nothing interesting. Friday the girl glared a lot but behaved herself in class. If she stays out of trouble I will let it go at that. I simply want a change in her behavior so class can proceed. As long as that happens, I'm satisfied. If not, I'll do what it takes to ensure the class can learn without distractions.
Thanks about Loiuse. I hope she finds a good home soon since she is a darling.
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