My Students So Far...
THE GOOD
I have some kids who are really liking school and feeling successful so far. That makes me feel very happy. They still aren't my favorite group of students, but they are getting better and there are about a half-dozen or so that I am really beginning to like.
THE BAD
I have a student who is about a foot taller than me and probably about a hundred pounds heavier.
Guess what...he is violent, hates teachers and doesn't like to be told what to do. He is the student whose uncle was on the Meth show on A&E. Nice. He scares me already, and the year is young. I ticked him off already by telling to finish a history quiz before I had his file to learn of his aggressive behavior. I was told by the counselor, "Well, his teacher last year had no problems with him."
His teacher last year was a tall man who works out regularly (is hot, not that makes a difference) and could hold his own against this kid.
Fortunately, today he and I have gotten along really well.
THE UGLY
I also found out, after reading through file, that I have 2 students this year with such severe health problems, that they will have short lives. One I really, really like, too. In my years of teacher...starting 12 now...I have only had one student pass away, and that was a year after he was my student. Heart defect. It breaks my heart to see the likeable one, from a totally dysfunctional family, come here everyday, try his hardest, smile on his face, and being nice and positive to everyone.
Sometimes, kids absolutely amaze me.
I have some kids who are really liking school and feeling successful so far. That makes me feel very happy. They still aren't my favorite group of students, but they are getting better and there are about a half-dozen or so that I am really beginning to like.
THE BAD
I have a student who is about a foot taller than me and probably about a hundred pounds heavier.
Guess what...he is violent, hates teachers and doesn't like to be told what to do. He is the student whose uncle was on the Meth show on A&E. Nice. He scares me already, and the year is young. I ticked him off already by telling to finish a history quiz before I had his file to learn of his aggressive behavior. I was told by the counselor, "Well, his teacher last year had no problems with him."
His teacher last year was a tall man who works out regularly (is hot, not that makes a difference) and could hold his own against this kid.
Fortunately, today he and I have gotten along really well.
THE UGLY
I also found out, after reading through file, that I have 2 students this year with such severe health problems, that they will have short lives. One I really, really like, too. In my years of teacher...starting 12 now...I have only had one student pass away, and that was a year after he was my student. Heart defect. It breaks my heart to see the likeable one, from a totally dysfunctional family, come here everyday, try his hardest, smile on his face, and being nice and positive to everyone.
Sometimes, kids absolutely amaze me.
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