During second block, I got a nearly perfect evaluation from my principal.
During fourth block, I had to call in the assistant principal because the class was totally out of control, a kid threw a bag full of some unknown food item across the room, and it broke open, leaving a mess across the entire room. This was in addition to the talking, the disrespect, and the walking around that doesn't seem to be deterred by mere detentions.
I walked out my room at the end of the day at the verge of tears.
I learned a few lessons.
1) I am being an awful teacher.
2) My classroom management suffers when I am really tired.
3) I need to go back to laying down the law.
4) I need to stay calmer in these situations. Raising my voice wasn't productive.
5) When these situations do occur, I know that I can make it through.
6) Tomorrow is a new day. I need to make it better.
It is ironically on "pay day" that I was reminded that I am not doing this job for the money. I am clearly doing the job because I love these kids (even though they are testing my last nerve) and I am insane.
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Agree with the points you made, esp. about raising your voice. I figured that out after about a year and a half. =)
Stay strong. Please.
must agree with mr khaki pants about the office referral form. I had a student today that came in tardy and therefore felt the liberty to disrupt the entire class. When he was nearing the referral point, he suddenly caught himself and actually said 'I can't get suspended no more, I won't do it anymore'. For the first time, he actually stuck to that.
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