Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on October 4, 2015 10:06 pm Add to Favorites TuBuJy Reps: 203 Stalker student A student receives an "F" on a test. He protests his grade and is adamant about your changing his grade or allowing him to re-take the exam. You stand firm on your position and tell him that there are no make-ups or extra credit. His tone becomes increasingly aggressive. He calls you, he emails you, and he waits for you after class. As a teacher, what is the best way to handle this situation?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted October 11, 2015 7:55 pm uzyHeJ Reps: 100 Document what's going on and inform the administrators so they are aware. I'd also talk with the student and parents to let them know the policy and the appropriate ways to go about dealing with their concerns/frustrations. Votes: +43 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution ymuXyg Reps: 100 Talking to administration is the best solution here.   Posted on: October 17, 2015 12:01 am ePuzej Reps: 200 Documenting the situation and then talking to administration is the best solution here. I would do the same.   Posted on: February 19, 2019 3:24 pm nuXuma Reps: 100 Making sure you document the situation and report this unusual behavior to the Adminstors and School Resource Officer.   Posted on: October 19, 2019 7:55 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted October 12, 2015 11:11 pm Xyraju Reps: 101 As a teacher, if I notice that one of my students is producing stalker-like habits, I would immediately go to my school's Principal, Resource Officer, and Guidance Counselor. This is extremely unacceptable behavior. I would sit down with the group, the student, and his parents to think of strategies on how to get him back on track. Votes: +13 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution uzyXuV Reps: 208 That is how I would handle the situation also.   Posted on: October 16, 2015 4:00 am Kady Schlemmer Reps: 202 Agreed. Safety is so important and you do not want to take any risks.   Posted on: July 9, 2016 7:10 pm Danielle Brown Reps: 102 I would do exactly this if I were in this situation. It could take a team to sort this out.   Posted on: October 20, 2019 8:40 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 5, 2015 1:42 pm aqaRus Reps: 102 It depends how you feel. Are you threatened? If so i would immediately contact the schools administration and handle the situation. If you are not too worried i would pull him aside with an I.A. and have a discussion with him about his academics and how hes handling the situation. Votes: +4 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 5, 2015 1:01 am Qebysu Reps: 203 The first thing I would do in this situation is contact my immediate department head or administration to inform them of what I am going through. No teacher should have to put up with harassment in any way no matter who it is from. Votes: +3 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution meXyHy Reps: 158 This is also what I would do.   Posted on: October 15, 2015 8:55 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 17, 2015 12:46 pm RuZyGy Reps: 78 I would say get the administrator involved and also his parents. He needs to understand that the grade stands. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 24, 2016 2:46 am Taylor Katsarelas Reps: 102 I would document everything and print copies of the email and have the cords recorded. I would then have a meeting with the students parents, administrators and the school SRO to talk about the students actions. Also to talk about steps that will or should be taken. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 2, 2017 2:47 pm aWyVys Reps: 202 Immediately I would be contacting administration because this is not a situation that a teacher should be handling alone. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted February 23, 2016 4:02 am apazeR Reps: 200 Document every incident and get administration involved Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 5, 2016 6:37 pm PuWupe Reps: 206 Wow, this situation is a little heavy, I would talk to the principle, and show evidence of the student academic outcomes (providing different test, quizzes and any other assignments). I also show to the principal my phone with the phone calls, text messages, and explain about the many times the student waits after class to go over my policies. From there, I will see what the principle responds and if continues, I will suggest to do a parent conference. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted October 8, 2017 11:23 pm eBenyL Reps: 101 If the student is so adamant about his grade, try talking to him about ways to improve his grade since he can't retake the exam, and wants a good grade, maybe there are different ways to boost his grade, perhaps explaining to him where he lacked in so he could work on improving. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted October 18, 2015 4:23 pm eQynuv Reps: 102 Let the student know that if his behavior does not cease you will be contacting the school resource officer. Votes: +1 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted October 5, 2015 2:05 am Caitlyn Bogatin Reps: 100 I would begin by talking to the parents of the student and explain the policies that have been set and why the grade can not be changed. If this does not work i will then speak to an administrator or principle about the issue. Votes: +1 / -3 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution WeHypa Reps: 80 I think it is important to talk to the parents to let them know your policy. I would also inform them of their student's behaviors. Before I would make administration aware of the situation and make sure there isn't a particular way in which they would like it to be handled.   Posted on: October 5, 2015 11:00 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 5, 2015 4:11 am Dawn Rogers Reps: 204 You have to stand your ground. If the student persists then you need to get the parents or school involved in the situation. Votes: +1 / -8 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted October 9, 2016 3:21 am uBuDub Reps: 154 Document the students action and make them aware to administration and instruct the students to stop and if he persists that a parents conference will be eld. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted October 9, 2017 1:25 am Travis Cannon Reps: 211 if the student was in college which i assume he is, i would tell him to stop harassing me about the test after class before i get administration involved. during class however, i would tell him to drop it or leave my class because rules are rules. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted July 2, 2018 2:41 pm Markelle Maddock Reps: 100 Go to the administration immediately, whether it may be the principal, resource officer, or dean. The behavior that the student is exhibiting is not acceptable and could become a danger to you or to someone else in the future. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted February 26, 2023 11:34 pm ataLyr Reps: 100 Document EVERYTHING with times, dates, and copies if applicable. Contact the parents and administration right away. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted October 4, 2016 10:14 pm RyVeta Reps: 106 talk! 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