Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Frustrated with son's school
My son is in 6th grade, and he is failing. He tries to do the best job he can. His biggest problem is his handwriting. The teachers wont accept his work when they cant read his handwriting. He tries and then he gets frustrated. He knows the work, or I think he does, can't really tell. I have asked for help with the teachers and the principal, they didn't really help much. He does go to after school tutoring when he isn't so upset. Usually he comes home and says he had a bad day because the teachers are mad at him. I don't want him to fail, he doesn't want to fail. I feel the teachers are failing him by not helping him. He can be very sensitive and takes this very hard. He goes to public school. All my boys have attended this school. He really wants to finish from this school as his brothers have. He does great in band, that is his favorite subject. He has a wonderful band teacher. Just cant get his other teachers to help. I don't think education has improved or changed for the better in the 20 years that I have had kids in school. It seems to be getting worse. Just not sure what to do.
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I hear you sister. For years I fought the school system. Unless you are very bright or on the low end there isn't much for the middle of the row child. I just don't get it.
Hi Diana...my sons have the same problem with their handwriting. It is like pulling teeth to get the schools to help with anything, but I will tell you what I did. I requested (in writing) that I wanted an OT evaluation on them. By law here in CA, they have to respond within 14 days. They tried to have me retract my request because they are bright, but I refused. It turns out that we had an IEP/504 plan written for them for DYSGRAPHIA. It is really something for you to look into. My son was issued an Alphasmart that he can use in class, at home and on written tests. In the IEP/504 plan it also states thathe is to have extra time and/or breaks during testing. It has helped A LOT because then the teacher's have to be more understanding and have to follow the IEP/504 plan. Feel free to email me if you have any question.
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