Kontan’s Place

I’m truly ready for this school year to end. I will walk away and be glad to do it. There are a few that I will miss terribly. I know that we will stay in contact via email, but it is sad knowing that the likelihood of seeing them again is slim to none. Tomorrow my building will have a lunch for those leaving. I opted not to participate in my department send off lunch. I know some of you gasp in “how could you” but since you don’t really know how much I hate the center of attention thing I won’t be offended…not that I would be anyway. Besides, as a whole I am close with my building and only a few in my department. The send off for show thing doesn’t appeal.

I really started this post with the intention of discussing exemptions. I may have done this before. My days are running together and I am super tired. Anyway, I disagree with exemptions. Allowing students to skip exams does not prepare them for testing at the college level. It is also a PIA for teachers! Besides, a student with an 80 (a C at our school) needs to be taking the exam to improve the grade anyway! If you insist on an exemption policy then make it where only students with an A and no unexcused absences are exempt…everyone else, see you on exam day. I still prefer no exemptions, but the second you institute that policy there will be parents pitching a royal fit. Did I mention it was a PIA for teachers? Monday was rough. Students are hyped up, in their final week. Announcing exemptions and then dealing with them when they miss the cut off is not fun! It is NOT my fault your absence was not excused. I have absolutely NOTHING to do with the computer coding of your absence. Furthermore, I can’t help it that you are two points short maybe you shouldn’t have skipped doing your homework! “Can’t you give me just one point? (or 3)” SNOT A BUG NO I CAN NOT! Earn it.

Now…on that happy note. I am tired and wish to visit a few of you. Thanks for stopping by and I would like to say hello to my lurkers.