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  Case: Tardiness
Self-contained classroom: Casey keeps coming to class late. The teacher has asked for her tardy slip. She did not have one, so she was sent back to the office. The assistance principle said that she was not going to be counted as tardy because it was her father\'s fault. The father has been having issues. The paraprofessional feels that there should be consequences for Casey. Her reasoning is that in the real world at a job, being late will not keep a job. Should there be consequences in the classroom for tardiness?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would arrange to speak with the father to tell him my concerns for Casey. Then speak to Casey so she knows that being tardy although not always her fault, is unacceptable. If there is really a problem going on, I would suggest carpooling for Casey and try to find an available parent that would be willing to help.
 
     
     
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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 definitely feel like speaking with the father would be the best course of action. By establishing a line of communication, you can work together to come up with some solutions to get Casey there on time (carpooling, etc.)
Rated On: February 23, 2015 12:52 am
Rated By: TeQaqe
 
     
     
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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: speaking to her father would be the best solution at this time.
Rated On: February 23, 2015 8:00 pm
Rated By: anuhag
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I do not think this is completely fair to Casey, since she has NO control over her father. I don't think she should be punished.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 7:32 pm
Rated By: araseS
 
     
     
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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 No
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. Suggesting carpooling is a great way to address the issue.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 3:14 pm
Rated By: tuWyDe
 
     
     
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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: Speaking to the parents about lateness is key.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:38 am
Rated By: JeBeVu
 
     
     
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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: This solution acknowledges that it is not necessarily Casey's fault that she is tardy but this solution also gives another possible option for Casey in getting to school that might prevent tardiness.
Rated On: February 21, 2018 9:20 pm
Rated By: Simone Haddad
 
     
     
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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: This is a smart suggestion
Rated On: October 3, 2018 10:07 pm
Rated By: eqeJaQ