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Case: Bathroom passes?
How do high school teachers handle bathroom issues? When I issue my students passes, they lose them or use them all and still ask to go to the bathroom. I can't tell them they can't go to the bathroom when they are sitting there telling me they really have to go, but I know some of them aren't really going to the bathroom or just want to leave for a minute. I've tried every system and can't find one that works. Any ideas?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Hello runyJu,
I can see how this dilemma would be a disruption to your classroom. I would stress the importance of being present for the whole class period by creating an incentive program. Maybe for each day that the student remains in the classroom for the entire period they can earn a point. After collecting a week's worth of points the student earns a bonus point on an assignment or quiz. There needs to be a connection in the student's minds about the importance of being in class and being successful in learning. Another suggestion I have for you is to allow students to go during a transition time. No other time throughout the class period will you allow students to leave, so that students only go during a designated amount of time. |
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Comments: I think that having an incentive for staying in the classroom is a great idea, especially if it's the chance to earn bonus points on a test or assignment. Students, especially older students, definitely abuse the bathroom privileges and we as teachers can't deny them but we should try to not let them abuse it. |
Rated On: October 18, 2015 6:00 pm |
Rated By: Hedese |
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Comments: good idea |
Rated On: October 18, 2015 6:29 pm |
Rated By: aQaWus |
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Comments: I think this solution would eliminate the issue because it focuses on rewarding students rather than punishing them |
Rated On: October 18, 2015 8:06 pm |
Rated By: eXyzyS |
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Comments: Great solution to engage students and ensure a positive class climate. |
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:07 pm |
Rated By: PaDemu |
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Comments: This seems like a great way to monitor bathroom usage! |
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:44 pm |
Rated By: yDaNyn |
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Comments: I think the incentive program is a great idea because it puts a positive twist on this rather than punishing the students for taking advantage of going to the bathroom. |
Rated On: October 19, 2015 3:48 am |
Rated By: yvesat |
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Comments: excellent idea! |
Rated On: October 23, 2015 4:45 pm |
Rated By: baQumy |
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Comments: Good idea |
Rated On: February 23, 2016 4:22 am |
Rated By: uVeWar |
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Comments: Great suggestions for a solution! |
Rated On: February 24, 2016 12:00 am |
Rated By: duGyJy |
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Comments: I love this idea! A great permanent solution to the problem. |
Rated On: March 5, 2016 1:12 pm |
Rated By: Allyssa Straquadine |
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Comments: Great idea. They are old enough to know when they have to go and to go during breaks |
Rated On: March 6, 2016 2:18 am |
Rated By: uPuneq |
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Comments: Good ideas |
Rated On: March 6, 2016 5:20 pm |
Rated By: ReTepy |
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Comments: Great solution. |
Rated On: March 7, 2016 2:37 am |
Rated By: Cynthia Juez |
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Comments: I think that this idea is really useful but I think that collecting these point might be a bit of a hassle and is unfair to some who cannot come to class. You also cannot control when you have to use the restroom. |
Rated On: October 6, 2016 10:36 pm |
Rated By: Krystalynn Gulczewski |
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Comments: Great idea! |
Rated On: October 9, 2016 1:59 am |
Rated By: seqeJe |
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Comments: This is an awesome solution. The incentive of bonus points will help reduce the unnecessary points drastically. Every high school student would love free bonus points on an assignment/quiz. |
Rated On: October 9, 2016 10:03 pm |
Rated By: Miranda Kuhn |
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Comments: This is a great solution and gives the students a reason to not make bathroom excuses. |
Rated On: October 9, 2016 11:51 pm |
Rated By: uHudyt |
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Comments: I would do something similar in this situation. |
Rated On: October 16, 2016 2:17 pm |
Rated By: GezyHu |
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Comments: great idea |
Rated On: October 16, 2016 7:34 pm |
Rated By: aMapuN |
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Comments: Helping students see a connection between class presence and success is a great solution. |
Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:34 am |
Rated By: aLuruz |
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Comments: This is a great set of ideas |
Rated On: October 17, 2016 3:42 am |
Rated By: raMaba |
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Comments: GREAT idea! An incentive program like this would probably help out with most of the restroom breaks that aren't really necessary. |
Rated On: October 17, 2016 11:09 pm |
Rated By: Nicole McVey |
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Comments: Great idea I would handle this situation the same way! |
Rated On: March 5, 2017 9:05 pm |
Rated By: ymuBub |
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Comments: Most students really like to take advantage of extra credit so I feel the point system is smart. |
Rated On: March 5, 2017 11:07 pm |
Rated By: aWeVyM |
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Comments: This is a fabulous idea! |
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:09 am |
Rated By: QaHyWe |
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Comments: I think that designating specific times is a great sollution |
Rated On: March 6, 2017 4:19 am |
Rated By: Gapasa |
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Comments: The idea of having a point system is great! The implementation of extra points on course work might be detrimental, it could cause a point inflation where points are worth less than they would otherwise. |
Rated On: July 7, 2017 7:52 pm |
Rated By: uTaGuv |
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Comments: I really like this solution. When I was in high school I had a teacher who gave every student 3 bathroom passes every six weeks. The passes we did not use she gave us extra credit points. |
Rated On: July 9, 2017 2:02 am |
Rated By: eRahyR |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do this because it would motivate students to stay in class. |
Rated On: October 11, 2017 9:18 pm |
Rated By: NaGava |
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Comments: This is a great solution, because it doesn't take away from class time, and gives students motivation to stay in class. |
Rated On: October 12, 2017 2:23 pm |
Rated By: uqaTaq |
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Comments: Awesome solution! Love the incentive idea, some students like to leave the class to get out of doing work, but if there is an incentive to staying in class like extra credit points to a quiz or test then might rethink going to the bathroom so often. |
Rated On: October 15, 2017 11:23 pm |
Rated By: Ryduga |
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Comments: I think thats a great idea that they earn a point for staying the whole class it will make them want to stay more |
Rated On: February 20, 2018 1:32 am |
Rated By: Faith Graham |
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Comments: I agree |
Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:30 am |
Rated By: PeMuQa |
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Comments: I agree with this solution. I believe that some students go to the bathroom frequently as avoidance form the lesson or assignment. I think having the incentive program will help, along with explaining the importance of class time. I like how you mentioned giving a time for bathroom breaks where the students will not be marked off from the incentive by going to the bathroom at the intended time. This way students who do have to go won't try to hold it, and possibly damage their bladders, just because they want or need the bonus point(s). |
Rated On: October 6, 2018 8:14 pm |
Rated By: zazyny |
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Comments: Incentives could be a great idea! |
Rated On: February 22, 2019 7:07 pm |
Rated By: uzaZuz |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. |
Rated On: February 24, 2019 10:15 pm |
Rated By: yzysuZ |
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Comments: I think this is a good idea. |
Rated On: October 20, 2019 5:46 pm |
Rated By: Anastasia Stampoulis |
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Comments: The only reason I don't like this is because you have to give the student's the benefit of the doubt. I hated when my teachers didn't let me use the restroom because I was a cross country runner and drank a lot of water. It distracted me more than going to the bathroom. |
Rated On: October 18, 2020 8:51 pm |
Rated By: aqyZuR |
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Comments: I think these are great things to implement with the bathroom passes. Students should know its not a time to just mess around and class time is vaulable. |
Rated On: October 18, 2020 11:18 pm |
Rated By: ezesaL |
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Comments: Incentive programs are incredibly impactful to student performance in a positive way. |
Rated On: October 19, 2020 3:28 am |
Rated By: eMuQah |
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Comments: incentives are a great way to help students stay in class. |
Rated On: October 31, 2021 10:25 pm |
Rated By: aNabaR |
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