There are 3 thing I love in life more than anything else.? On the top of that list is my kids, Alpha Boy and Dirt Bike Boy.? I spend my evenings doing homework, 2nd grade math, spelling, and giving encouragement.? The problem that I’ve come to realize is, not all schools are created equal.? Not all teachers are created equal.? In this day and age it’s difficult to be a divorced parent that has an active part of your child’s education.? I can tell that public education has turned into a micromanagement of mid-level policy.? It has left me frustrated, but determined.? I’m frustrated that simple things become exaggerated, but determined to not allow obstacles stand in my way.
In the last 2 weeks, Dirt Bike Boy has come home with soiled pants.? The first time I addressed the issue with my son.? I told him to use the restroom during the scheduled breaks.? I even told him that if he had to go during class, he needed to his teacher.? I didn’t expect to have this problem soon.? I was wrong.? Tuesday I arrived to pick him up from school and I could tell something was wrong immediately.? Dirt Bike Boy was wearing beige cargo shorts and they were wet.? I could tell from 30 feet away.? I didn’t chastise him.? I told him I would speak to his teacher about his bladder problem.? He seemed relieved and things were back to normal.
The problem I have is how the teacher/school/district has handled it initially.? The following day I arrived at the school 10 minutes before the end of day.? I was hoping that I could speak to the teacher briefly.? I signed in at the office but was immediately told that the school doesn’t allow unscheduled visits from parents.? WTF?? Are you kidding me?? This is 2nd grade.? There are times when a brief word or two needs to be exchanged between parent and teacher.
I told the office assistant that I wasn’t in a hurry and I would wait.? This assistant was persistent.? She then mentioned that Ms. 2nd Grade Teacher might have after school responsibilities.? After checking, she mentioned there was a meeting at 320pm.? No problem.? I’ll wait.? I’m not in a hurry.? This seemed to annoy the assistant.? A few minutes later school was over.? I found Dirt Bike Boy and told him to notify Ms. 2nd Grade Teacher that I needed to speak with her when she was finished outside.? It was 314pm when she finally walked in the door.? She mentioned that she was on the way to a meeting and it started in 30 seconds.? In a coy manner, I mentioned the meeting started at 320pm and what I need to say would only take 2 minutes.
It took me less than 2 minutes (120 seconds) to express my concerns.? I found out she didn’t even notice Dirt Bike Boy had wet pants.? She seemed sincere in working with me to correct any issues.? But I had my own thoughts on this.
WTF?? Are you joking?? You can’t see wet cloths from a mile away?? You’re a mother right?? How could you miss this?? Those are the thoughts that I was thinking as I walked from the school. Later in the day I relayed the conversation to my ex.? Problem solved, I will let my personal feelings slide.
News Flash… 7am today.. I’m pissed off!
This is the actual email that was forwarded to me..
“I wanted to get in touch with you via email.? Dirt Bike Boy’s Father came Wed. and wanted a meeting.? I had a meeting already scheduled.? I can only set meetings by appointment.? He said that he sent me an email, but I never received it.? This is my email address?? XXXXX I have put you on the Parent/teacher conference night for #;40-#:00.? Thank you for your help with Dirt Bike Boy,”
Now I have several questions for Frisco ISD, Frisco Texas.? What happened to the Open Door Policy?? Is there a copy of the policy on their website?? When did it become a issue to be active in your child’s education?? Is there a problem with a black father wanting to speak to a white teacher? ( had to put a racial spin on it.. hehe)
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