17 days is 17 days too many. I cannot handle the behaviors in my classes - escalating out of control. Finally, finally, finally the administration is responding by assigning suspensions (either in or out of school). However, I feel entirely threatened when the student returns to my classroom - angry and demanding why I "gave" them a suspension. I didn't give them anything. I reported inappropriate behaviors and I have no idea at what step they are in the disciplinary process so I don't know what they are going to be assigned.
I do not feel safe. I cannot handle the defiance and rudeness. I cannot quiet the last class of the day. I honestly feel as though I will jump out of that window in that classroom. I assigned homework last night - I received three papers out of thirty.
Truly, truly, truly - I feel as though I am going insane.
You can do it!!! Hang in there. What would St. Helena do? I'm sure St. Monica would be storming the heavens, Padre Pio would be asking his guardian angel to make their guardian angels whip them into shape. I would be asking how many "personal days" were left in my contract and using every single one. Take care of yourself-- you're soon coming to a place where ALL the kiddos LOVE you and ADORE you and won't ever be wearing Axe body spray. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for making me laugh! I am sitting here, drinking sleepytime tea, and trying to calm my heart that is pounding out of my chest (took my meds - waiting for them to work). Things are no better. But I'm down to 7 more days. 6 with the worst class.
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