More rants.....

.... in a big way this week.

Thought I would be nice and have the quarter exam as a small-group assessment. Stress was really high the day before. Caught students cheating during the exam and students were talking about the exam to those who had not taken it. Individual retakes the day after- students understood; whereas, parents did not. Returning calls and one parent visit.
Parent visit of student who is way too competitive. She has over 100% anyway. They do not like the "group assessment" format. Plus, they are teachers in the district. The competitive nature is important in education, but can be so unattractive when one thinks he or she is better than others or will not help others.

So, instead of a semi-weekend for me, I am stuck grading exams. Getting really tired of this. Really tired..... at least I mowed the lawn before the first potential for heavy frost/ freeze.

Bad students also a problem this week: rude, disrespectful, liars, defiant. Sad that it seems to be the same three girls week-in week-out. Parent contacted. Hopefully, they will be removed.

The coming week: Dia de los muertos fiesta on Wednesday; parent conferences begin on Thursday.

After that, heavy on the curriculum. The student had it easy last week and this week with very little new material. Need to crack the whip.