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  Case: Student Smells Bad
There is a student in my internship who always shows up dirty and smelling bad. His smell can be a distraction to other students in the class. My CT has heard from other school staff that the student's family is very low-income, and this has been a repeated issue in the past. What can or should we do to address the issue?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Like many others have said, I would keep basic toiletries in the classroom, and when the student comes into school in the morning allow them time to use the restroom to freshen up. It might also be beneficial to send some toiletries home with the student, this should be accompanied with a note to parents that it is simply a gesture and in no way a judgement of the student or the family.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good solution. Maybe instead of a note, a phone call with the parents could be beneficial.
Rated On: March 7, 2021 12:16 pm
Rated By: turyhu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a good way to handle it, giving time in the mornings to freshen up and provide supplies
Rated On: October 31, 2021 11:51 pm
Rated By: RamaPy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
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Rated On: November 9, 2021 3:39 pm
Rated By: VuDaNy