i really doubt it's you! some schools are just like that, with no support and the inmates running the asylum. when you go to try to find something else for next year, now you know what to ask about on your interview. :)
Kids can be rough - but remember they came to school for a reason. They are in your class, despite some great reasons not to be.
One thing I can recommend that I've been constantly working on with one of my classes is keeping them in your class, under your control. When you send them out of the room, to the principal's office, they may think that you can't handle them. I asked my students what I can do to keep them under control, what sort of sign, and what the punishments would be after that. Have you tried giving them lunch detentions? Have you spoken with parents? Have you built relationships with any of the students? I try to get the students that I perceive are the problem on my side ASAP, and the rest of the class will usually follow.
Think of it as a game. They made their move, what is yours? Think positively about it as often as possible and it will change your whole mood. But, like everyone else has said, look around for other jobs if you can. Good luck, we're on your side!
We can't send them to the principal's office- they are sent to In school suspension for what we call "time out". Silent lunch is given often as well. It seems to work "okay" most of the time- but I have the same repeat behaviors the next day from the same kids. Parents- called, conferences- and I haven't had any students who have done better after talking to parents (except for one, and it was an academic, not behavior issue). My mentor really pushes calling parents but I'm wondering what I'm doing wrong because my kids don't improve after parent calls? Most of the parents tell me the kid "has always been like this". I have good relationships with a lot of my students, but not the bad ones...my good kids often try to get the ones acting up to be quiet, but that doesn't work well either
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I think you are doing a better job by staying and showing the other students that you are strong than you could any other way. Keep trying. You will get there.
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One thing I can recommend that I've been constantly working on with one of my classes is keeping them in your class, under your control. When you send them out of the room, to the principal's office, they may think that you can't handle them. I asked my students what I can do to keep them under control, what sort of sign, and what the punishments would be after that. Have you tried giving them lunch detentions? Have you spoken with parents? Have you built relationships with any of the students? I try to get the students that I perceive are the problem on my side ASAP, and the rest of the class will usually follow.
Think of it as a game. They made their move, what is yours? Think positively about it as often as possible and it will change your whole mood. But, like everyone else has said, look around for other jobs if you can. Good luck, we're on your side!
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