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Case: Retaining Request
You are a 5th grade teacher and it is the end of the school year. A parent approaches you and requests that their child be retained. You feel that the student does not need to be retained as he has not shown any areas of difficulty in his studies. He also has received "A's" and "B's" on all his report cards and has high test scores. However, the parent claims that he is not ready to start middle school the following year. How do you deal with the situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would have a meeting with the paretns as well as administration and guidence. I would have the mother explain the reasoning for wanting to hold back their child and I would also let the administration put in their reasons for the student to either move on or be retained. |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Rated On: April 24, 2013 1:04 pm |
Rated By: uDuhyN |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: Yes this is a good idea |
Rated On: October 16, 2014 3:26 am |
Rated By: PezaLe |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: I agree, this is not a decision a teacher should make independent of administration, guidance and others on staff. |
Rated On: October 16, 2014 12:34 pm |
Rated By: Denise Lukacik |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: If I was in this situation I would do this. |
Rated On: October 16, 2014 3:31 pm |
Rated By: duGyJy |
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The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: A meeting with everyone involved is an excellent idea. |
Rated On: October 17, 2014 11:19 pm |
Rated By: Ashley |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: This is the best answer and solution for this case. |
Rated On: October 18, 2014 3:41 am |
Rated By: zemyRy |
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: This is a straight forward solution. Calling a meeting of the mind to see why the other wants her child retain would be important to find out why? |
Rated On: October 18, 2014 1:34 pm |
Rated By: Holly Ebbert |
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: Getting the administration and guidance involved is definitely a good idea for everyone involved. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 1:31 am |
Rated By: adenar |
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The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: This is what definitely needs to be done. I see no reason for the student to be held back, but the parents should have the opportunity to talk about it and voice their opinions as well. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:40 pm |
Rated By: Kayla Campbell |
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The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:21 pm |
Rated By: apened |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: I agree that communication with the parents and administration would be the best way to handle the mother choosing to ask that her child be retained. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:54 pm |
Rated By: Brianne Blowers |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: I think its a good idea to involve administration and the counselor in a meeting with the parents for a open discussion. |
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:56 pm |
Rated By: JabuDu |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: The meeting with administration will allow the parent to see what is required for a child to be held back. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:34 am |
Rated By: Deborah Guyton |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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Comments: I agree with this solution. It allows the mother to vent her concerns as well as gives administration the opportunity to decide what should be done, if anything. |
Rated On: October 20, 2014 4:26 am |
Rated By: WeGuQy |
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Comments: I would agree with having meetings this is what i would do to. |
Rated On: October 21, 2014 1:46 am |
Rated By: qyryMa |
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Comments: Great idea |
Rated On: February 27, 2015 4:59 pm |
Rated By: qyMeda |
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Comments: I think this solution is very helpful for this difficult situation. I would let the parents and adminstration also express reasons as to why the child should or should not be retained. |
Rated On: February 27, 2015 11:00 pm |
Rated By: uVataS |
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Comments: perfect solution |
Rated On: February 28, 2015 2:00 am |
Rated By: XudaBy |
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Comments: I think meeting with the parents is very important. I think the teacher should also explain district policies that require that students who meet promotion be promoted. I think the parents need to understand how retention affects student future success so asking administration to join the meeting is a good idea. The guidance counselor can also address emotional issues that may have the parent not wanting the child to be promoted but these meetings would come after the teacher attempts to resolve the issue with just the parent. |
Rated On: February 28, 2015 10:14 pm |
Rated By: vuDybe |
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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The suggested solution is original |
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Comments: I agree with this statement, by discussing the situation with administration and guidance it can shed a light on the concern and comfort the mother that her student is ready to move on. |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 1:30 am |
Rated By: LedaQy |
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Comments: I think it would be in the best interest of the student for the faculty members, administration, and even the parents to meet up to discuss the reasoning the parent(s) think the child should be staying another year instead of moving on. I also would speak to the child and see what they feel as well. But I think the meeting would be the most important thing to help the child progress in life. I really do like this solution. |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 4:28 am |
Rated By: aHeXud |
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Comments: good solution. |
Rated On: March 1, 2015 11:16 pm |
Rated By: gumeje |
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Comments: It would be appropriate to involve guidance and administration. |
Rated On: October 3, 2015 9:36 pm |
Rated By: aDuvej |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
Rated On: October 13, 2015 5:28 pm |
Rated By: bahete |
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Comments: I agree that everyone, and more than just the teacher, should put out their opinion so everyone understands the reasonings behind each opinion. |
Rated On: October 17, 2015 2:05 am |
Rated By: Cortnie |
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Comments: Great strategy! The mother must be worried about her child and she needs to understand that as a teacher, we can not hold the student back. |
Rated On: February 23, 2019 12:22 am |
Rated By: Meghan Fletcher |
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Comments: I think a meeting to discuss everyone's side is important and will help the parent understand that students can't be retained like that. |
Rated On: November 1, 2023 10:10 pm |
Rated By: aBuQat |
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