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  Case: Age is a problem
Mrs. Honeycutt has a student in her 7th grade class that is 16 years old. He is constantly disrupting the class and does no work at all. All the kids try their best to impress him even if it means breaking rules. When this student is not at school everything runs much smoother. This student also bullies younger students because he is much older and larger. What should be done about this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would definitely talk with administration to look at available programs within the county. Many counties have options for students who are overage in the elementary and middle school classrooms. During the process of trying to figure what programs he could attend, I would give him particular jobs around the classroom and school that he likes to do. Even at that age, students want to feel important and make a contribution to the learning environment. Set up a meeting with parents and other teachers to come up with a common plan to assist this student.
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I agree. It is best to see what alternative programs he could attend. Here in Florida we have virtual school. This could be a positive option for this student.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:02 pm
Rated By: Lauren Hill
 
     
     
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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: Agreed!
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:20 am
Rated By: havebu
 
     
     
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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 agree. Looking into an outside source can help this student in this situation.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 1:03 am
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
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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 the very best solution would be to find a different program for the student where he's not in a classroom with much younger students.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 10:28 pm
Rated By: Maryssa Kane
 
     
     
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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: must immediately take care of the bullying situation
Rated On: October 23, 2014 8:18 pm
Rated By: Amanda Smith
 
     
     
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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 agree, and jobs around the classroom may make him feel good.
Rated On: February 20, 2015 5:03 am
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
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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 solution is a good fit for the situation. This helps both the student and the class.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 1:54 pm
Rated By: uVataS
 
     
     
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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: Talking with administration is always a good idea, especially if they may have ideas of things that he could do around the school or in the classroom to help and control his behavior.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 9:49 pm
Rated By: LeqeHe
 
     
     
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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 agree with this solution
Rated On: February 28, 2015 9:46 pm
Rated By: eSaPaz