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A fight between 8th graders took place on Friday at Brooks High School. Several teachers were referring to it as "the freaks vs the jocks". What a shame these people are educating our children. The athletes terrorize others and it's such a joke to them until violence erupts. These kids are different-with long hair and special clothes. But has anyone taken the time to see their homelifes--some are from neglicted and abused families. That's when intervention from a teacher could make a change in their life; not more ridicule! Some are even labled "druggies" which they may be--but are not the athletes too? It's funny how on "drug testing day" at Brooks certain athletes are always "absent". It's a shame these kids are leaders in the school council, FCA, and Peers for Life. Mr. Valentine, you need to investigate this before more violence takes place. Jerry Hill, you want to be superintendent, you need to start at "home" and step up and be a leader there.
Are the others schools the same? If not, please tell me so I can transfer my child to one that offers education and guidance and sports are an extra not a focus.
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Originally posted by petsaver:
Jerry Hill, you want to be superintendent, you need to start at "home" and step up and be a leader there.
Are the others schools the same? If not, please tell me so I can transfer my child to one that offers education and guidance and sports are an extra not a focus.


Why take his word, or even want to? Check out the other schools on your own. Wink
I think you will find it to always be the same. When I went to HS the "jocks" were the bullies and that has not changed. I do not believe it will ever change. Their parents and the communities uphold them as special. They are the warriors of their domain therefore they are set up above the academic minded kids and kids that get by with grades earned. Now mind you, not all "jocks" are like that. There are exceptions that make it on their own and are good kids and students. There are slso "Numbnuts" that cast the bad reflection on the others. MHO
First it wasn't 3 ganging up on one, the "jock" started the fight and the others jumped in. Secondly, another teacher was the one that reported to the principal what these three teachers are calling kids. Finally, I said Jerry Hill needs to straighten out what's at his own school before trying to run the entire district. And you proved my point in your last sentence by stating to meet and "work it out". These kids are not gothic and I do know them--I am a teacher here as well.
Oh no! A fight at a high school between two cliques of students, let us use it to make generalizations about a whole group of students, a high school, and teachers. Cliques happen and fights happen. Should something be done about fights? Yes, by trying to instill understanding and acceptance between different people and it definitely shouldn't be by coming on a forum and make generalizations about people, it's the thing that creates hostile situations between people in the first place.
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Originally posted by dgreen:
I am a student at Brooks High and I was a witness to the fight last week. It is so funny how you can read something that is so far from the truth and start dogging not only brooks high school but calling teachers out. The fight happend after lunch when 3 gothic kids tried to gang up on 1 football player. This forum really affends me because the person that posted it obviously has no clue of what happend. And before you know the real story you shouldt say a thing. And jerry hill is a great man and a father figure to me, if you have a problem with anything said on here I will be glad to come anywhere you want to work it out.


Your post is full of fragments, misspellings, and generally bad grammar. If you're a student at Brooks perhaps we should be "dogging" on the school a little.
So what's up with wanting to meet and "work it out" with anyone who has a problem with your post? Making such a juvenile statement shot any credibility you might have had with your recollection of the fight.
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Originally posted by petsaver:
A fight between 8th graders took place on Friday at Brooks High School. Several teachers were referring to it as "the freaks vs the jocks". What a shame these people are educating our children. The athletes terrorize others and it's such a joke to them until violence erupts. These kids are different-with long hair and special clothes. But has anyone taken the time to see their homelifes--some are from neglicted and abused families. That's when intervention from a teacher could make a change in their life; not more ridicule! Some are even labled "druggies" which they may be--but are not the athletes too? It's funny how on "drug testing day" at Brooks certain athletes are always "absent". It's a shame these kids are leaders in the school council, FCA, and Peers for Life. Mr. Valentine, you need to investigate this before more violence takes place. Jerry Hill, you want to be superintendent, you need to start at "home" and step up and be a leader there.
Are the others schools the same? If not, please tell me so I can transfer my child to one that offers education and guidance and sports are an extra not a focus.


If you are so miserable there, PLEASE do yourself, students and other faculty a favor and leave. I don't want my son in your class.
These issues accure daily in all school systems. I have been out of school for over 12 years, even then the exact same problems existed. I did not attend high school at Brooks,but I did attend a Lauderdale County School. I do believe the violence has gotten greater, however the parents are the only ones that can put a stop to this. Also, spelling and grammer do not represent a person.
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Originally posted by dgreen:
I am a student at Brooks High and I was a witness to the fight last week. It is so funny how you can read something that is so far from the truth and start dogging not only brooks high school but calling teachers out. The fight happend after lunch when 3 gothic kids tried to gang up on 1 football player. This forum really affends me because the person that posted it obviously has no clue of what happend. And before you know the real story you shouldt say a thing. And jerry hill is a great man and a father figure to me, if you have a problem with anything said on here I will be glad to come anywhere you want to work it out.


Your post is full of fragments, misspellings, and generally bad grammar. If you're a student at Brooks perhaps we should be "dogging" on the school a little.
So what's up with wanting to meet and "work it out" with anyone who has a problem with your post? Making such a juvenile statement shot any credibility you might have had with your recollection of the fight.


I agree 100%.
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Originally posted by dgreen:
This is a forum not a spelling or grammar test.....


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if you have a problem with anything said on here I will be glad to come anywhere you want to work it out


Yep, this is a forum, where you can hide behind a screen name and talk all the trash you want. Come back when you grow up, then maybe people will take you seriously.....

Jeepin'
I would like to commend petsaver for the comment[s]. I graduated from Brooks, and I have children that go there. It was a good school when I went but many things have changed. There are many fights--a lot more than when I was there. I know first handed that teachers refer to some of the non-athletes as "hair flippers," and I know that a teacher also referred to them as "those gay hair flippers" in front of student[s]. There is no excuse for these teachers and the reason they get away with this type of behavior is because of tenure.
The fighting episodes are just one of many issues I am concerned with right now. You would like to think as adults, we would be able to outgrow the cliquish groups--not so with a certain few teachers at Brooks. These teachers make sure that their children and their children’s friends are awarded--regardless of their grades. They also make sure their kids and friends get to go on any of the trips where kids are "randomly picked." The school system allows teachers to instigate arguments between students—that is right they are not punished despite having hard evidence of this behavior. I also know of a teacher who spread just downright stupid and false lies about another teacher at Brooks—and the principal has been made aware of it.
For those of you who do not think this type of complaint should be posted on a public forum, here is the definition of forum:
1. a. The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city that was the assembly place for judicial activity and public business.
b. A public meeting place for open discussion.
c. A medium for open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper, a radio or television program, or a website.

A forum is just the place to post this type of information. I am grateful for my first Amendment rights and nothing anybody says on here will rob me of them.

To the individual who suggested that the teacher leave if she is unhappy at Brooks—NO, she should not leave because other people are abusing their power. As a matter of fact, I believe it is people like you who give the term redneck meaning. You think the teacher who is calling attention to a serious situation should leave…well then your kid is probably one of those receiving special privileges over others who are more deserving.

I also would like to say that yes, I think the suggestion for all students and faculty members is a great suggestion.

For those of you who are assuming I am making these statements because I am trying to get back at someone at Brooks would be jumping to conclusions. I have numerous inside sources within the school system—make of it what you will.
once again.... the teacher should be teaching, and handle internal problems THERE.... and BFred07.... dgreen IS a juvenile..... what's your point....and I don't think HE is the one hiding behind a screen name, dgreen sounds like a name, more than let's go jeepin... and petsaver.. get off the internet when we are paying you to work, and go make that connection with those poor kids...
seriously, easy, dgreen could easily be da green, as in da money. And I dont remember coming here and making threats from behind my screen name and my keyboard, so I dont have to hide behind my screen name.

About the only thing you were correct in saying is dgreen is a juvenile, thats obvious.

And as for making a connection with those poor kids.... Step up. I am no teacher and I am not going to sit here and crucify them (in general, some specific teachers probably need to be gone). And as for 'getting off the internet when we are paying you to work,' I have to ask, who made you the person who dictates their schedule? What teachers do when they are not in front of their classrooms (between classes, at lunch, on their planning break) is none of mine or your concern, as long as their work is getting done. If you have proof that petsaver is a teacher not getting their work done, provide it.

Jeepin'
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It seems not much has changed at Brooks over the years. I remember several beat downs happening in the lunch room. The only thing that changes are the names and faces.

If a kid dresses in black (I guess they call it "gothic" nowadays, but we had those kids too) he is always going to be looked upon with suspicion in a situation where a fight occurs. Of course, most of us know that the jock is almost guaranteed to have started the fight but that makes no difference to the teachers or administrators.

I saw "jocks" essentially get away with murder when I was in school and the teachers and coaches always turned a blind eye. That's just the way it is in school districts where sports are more important than academics. Let's just be honest, you're not dealing with people who are all that bright -- you live in BFE, Alabama for God's sakes!

At any rate, I remember even after getting out of high school that a couple of those jocks from school were still out getting arrested almost every weekend for fighting, drinking, DUI, and who knows what else. You know, just typical retarded neanderthalish behavior that only a moronic jock could pull off. The problem is that the courts never even gave them as much as a slap on the wrist; it seems that often their "jock" status stays with them after school.

OP, changing schools probably wont solve the problem in the long term because the whole system in this area is bass ackwards. It's a good 'ole boy network of knuckle dragging turd blossoms that know nothing else other than football. Every county school has these same issues. I suggest home-schooling or enrolling your kid in a private school. Good luck.
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Originally posted by easynblue:
once again.... the teacher should be teaching, and handle internal problems THERE.... and BFred07.... dgreen IS a juvenile..... what's your point....and I don't think HE is the one hiding behind a screen name, dgreen sounds like a name, more than let's go jeepin... and petsaver.. get off the internet when we are paying you to work, and go make that connection with those poor kids...

My point is that if the kid is going to announce where he is supposed to be getting an education that the least he could do is use spell check so as not to make his school look bad. My 2nd point is that making threats however empty they might be made his post a waste of time as he blew his credibility. I tend to believe what petsaver had to say from how they approached the subject additionally I am glad someone like petsaver is letting the community in on what goes on at our schools. Some seem to have the attitude of "what happens at school stays at school" I guess with this way of thinking the community can pat each other on the back and talk about how safe their kid's classroom is.
I went to school at Brooks years ago. I don't remember a lot of fights. I do remember that there was enmity between the band and the football team. Some of the band members had a nickname for football players...JFS. I can't type those words in this forum. Well, the first one is 'jock'.

What I remember about high school is the impression that the teachers were mad, and sometimes it seemed that they were mad at us. They seemed mad about having to come to work, and it seemed to me that we really bored them. A lot of eye rolling, a lot of sighing. While teaching didn't seem like a bad job when taken abstractly, after seeing people who actually were teachers, I was sure that I didn't want to be one.

I hope that some of this impression I got from the teachers was caused by my own perceptions as a kid. But I know what I heard them say, and I know what I saw them doing.

I was a straight A student and caused no trouble. Maybe I should have beaten up a 'hair flipper', or become one?

I had elementary teachers who seemed to see me as an individual. I also had teachers at UNA who had that same attitude.

Please keep in mind that I am telling y'all how I felt back then, at that age. Sometimes the kids who aren't causing trouble don't get that word of encouragement that might make a difference.

I know the work load, I know the problems, I know the strain of teaching. I didn't become one, because it still seems like a negative career to me. But I have a lot of teachers in my family and I appreciate and understand the profession.

I am pretty sure none of my teachers are still at Brooks, since I am old as rope myself. And I have become friends with some of them since we're all adults now.
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To the individual who suggested that the teacher leave if she is unhappy at Brooks—NO, she should not leave because other people are abusing their power. As a matter of fact, I believe it is people like you who give the term redneck meaning. You think the teacher who is calling attention to a serious situation should leave…well then your kid is probably one of those receiving special privileges over others who are more deserving.

Sorry...I don't get it...what was suggested was that if the teacher was unhappy with the school she needs to leave...nothing was said about "special treatment" or a problem with someone "calling attention to a serious situation"...all that was said was she didn't want her child to be in a class with a teacher that was unhappy with her situation and that makes sense to me....by the way, resorting to calling people names (ie. redneck) in order to try and make your point really takes away from anything you post....
Killendead, my point is, a teacher who has invested many hours and a lot of money into a career should not have to leave a job because of issues that should be dealt with.

As for the other stuff, as I stated previously this is a public forum, and the rest of my original post was to illustrate the numerous issues that are occurring at Brooks. I am going to call as much attention to these issues as I possibly can—they need to be dealt with.

As for the redneck comment, yes, I probably should have not mentioned that but it is time for people to wake up around here. People do not want to know about what is really going on around here, and I am not only referring to the school systems. It is really upsetting that people do not want to get involved until something affects them directly.
AL...again you missed the point...it's not that someone is FORCING this person out of their job...this person is unhappy with what they are doing or possible where they are doing it...so maybe they should find another job, another place to practice their profession or deal with the problems facing them...the original post brought up the idea of leaving the school...further, calling someone names is not going to cause "people to wake up around here" it's just going to help them realize that some people cannot make their points without attacking people they don't know...to me, that's a pretty big problem to work on...yes, this is a public forum...anyone can say what they want regardless of how informed they may or may not be (or think they might be) but trudging up the old southern redneck stuff doesn't help anyone move forward...and it makes you sound a little silly...that's all...i'm done
jeepin... I do step up... every day...
fred07... how does making a "threat", if that's what yall want to call it, discredit anyone? and how does the fact that a teacher wrote about their viewpoint of a situation make them credible? on another topic a waitress was fired for commenting about a copuple that gave a crappy tip, so should the teacher be fired for commenting about coworkers, or their employer?
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Originally posted by ALmuckraker:
I would like to commend petsaver for the comment[s]. I graduated from Brooks, and I have children that go there. It was a good school when I went but many things have changed. There are many fights--a lot more than when I was there. I know first handed that teachers refer to some of the non-athletes as "hair flippers," and I know that a teacher also referred to them as "those gay hair flippers" in front of student[s]. There is no excuse for these teachers and the reason they get away with this type of behavior is because of tenure.
The fighting episodes are just one of many issues I am concerned with right now. You would like to think as adults, we would be able to outgrow the cliquish groups--not so with a certain few teachers at Brooks. These teachers make sure that their children and their children’s friends are awarded--regardless of their grades. They also make sure their kids and friends get to go on any of the trips where kids are "randomly picked." The school system allows teachers to instigate arguments between students—that is right they are not punished despite having hard evidence of this behavior. I also know of a teacher who spread just downright stupid and false lies about another teacher at Brooks—and the principal has been made aware of it.
For those of you who do not think this type of complaint should be posted on a public forum, here is the definition of forum:
1. a. The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city that was the assembly place for judicial activity and public business.
b. A public meeting place for open discussion.
c. A medium for open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper, a radio or television program, or a website.

A forum is just the place to post this type of information. I am grateful for my first Amendment rights and nothing anybody says on here will rob me of them.

To the individual who suggested that the teacher leave if she is unhappy at Brooks—NO, she should not leave because other people are abusing their power. As a matter of fact, I believe it is people like you who give the term redneck meaning. You think the teacher who is calling attention to a serious situation should leave…well then your kid is probably one of those receiving special privileges over others who are more deserving.

I also would like to say that yes, I think the suggestion for all students and faculty members is a great suggestion.

For those of you who are assuming I am making these statements because I am trying to get back at someone at Brooks would be jumping to conclusions. I have numerous inside sources within the school system—make of it what you will.


I think this teachers children issue goes beyond Brooks. I have heard the same thing from the parents at Rogers, Central, Wilson. Its County wide. There should be a rule against a teacher teaching at the same school as their child. And for spouses and extended family to teach at the same school. No good can come of this.

Does anyone know if Jerry Hill IS leaving Brookds?
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Originally posted by BFred07:
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Originally posted by easynblue:
once again.... the teacher should be teaching, and handle internal problems THERE.... and BFred07.... dgreen IS a juvenile..... what's your point....and I don't think HE is the one hiding behind a screen name, dgreen sounds like a name, more than let's go jeepin... and petsaver.. get off the internet when we are paying you to work, and go make that connection with those poor kids...

My point is that if the kid is going to announce where he is supposed to be getting an education that the least he could do is use spell check so as not to make his school look bad. My 2nd point is that making threats however empty they might be made his post a waste of time as he blew his credibility. I tend to believe what petsaver had to say from how they approached the subject additionally I am glad someone like petsaver is letting the community in on what goes on at our schools. Some seem to have the attitude of "what happens at school stays at school" I guess with this way of thinking the community can pat each other on the back and talk about how safe their kid's classroom is.


It is a forum! Have you seen how some of these kids text and write on facebook? Most of the time it has no reflection on their education level, especially when one is simply and quickly stating their thoughts, the kid isn't writing a rough draft, editing it, and then posting for Christ's sake.
True-Blue, I agree that these types of problems most likely occur at all schools. That is exactly my point about the suggestion for the teacher to leave and go to a different school. There would be no point in that because at some point they would encounter similar situations. Of course, my concerns are targeted towards Brooks because I have children that go there, and I know more about what goes on there.

Some individuals just do not want to face the truth. I cannot believe that some people think that it is wrong for a teacher to be concerned about this matter. I think that is a great thing—to have a teacher who actually seems to care about the students.

I also agree with you about teachers having their kids in the same school that they teach. Of course, the teachers, their children and their children’s friends would think it is a good thing—since the get special privileges. I am not saying that is always the case because I do know of some teachers who are actually decent and do not abuse their position.


Killendead, you seem to have all the answers so maybe you should remedy the situation. Obviously, I am nowhere near as informed on the matter as you are. In addition, I apparently keep on missing the point of what is being said. As far as the name calling, how are you any better stating that I “sound a little silly”? I believe I already admitted that I could have made my initial point by leaving that comment out. I know that you understand that forcing in this situation refers to a lack of discipline that results in a hostile working environment that in turn drives a person from their job (at least what I am referring to). I am certainly happy you are “done” and “that’s all.” Maybe that will free up some of your time to work on the “pretty big problem” that you seemed to have found. Good luck with that.
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Originally posted by easynblue:
once again.... the teacher should be teaching, and handle internal problems THERE.... and BFred07.... dgreen IS a juvenile..... what's your point....and I don't think HE is the one hiding behind a screen name, dgreen sounds like a name, more than let's go jeepin... and petsaver.. get off the internet when we are paying you to work, and go make that connection with those poor kids...

My point is that if the kid is going to announce where he is supposed to be getting an education that the least he could do is use spell check so as not to make his school look bad. My 2nd point is that making threats however empty they might be made his post a waste of time as he blew his credibility. I tend to believe what petsaver had to say from how they approached the subject additionally I am glad someone like petsaver is letting the community in on what goes on at our schools. Some seem to have the attitude of "what happens at school stays at school" I guess with this way of thinking the community can pat each other on the back and talk about how safe their kid's classroom is.


It is a forum! Have you seen how some of these kids text and write on facebook? Most of the time it has no reflection on their education level, especially when one is simply and quickly stating their thoughts, the kid isn't writing a rough draft, editing it, and then posting for Christ's sake.


LOL, is using spell check really that much trouble? If not for the childish threat I would have said nothing to him. Since when does simple spelling and grammar for a "quick thought" require a rough draft and editing? He should have been able to belt it out without any trouble. I was just saying that if he can’t spell then he should use spell check so as to not reflect badly on his school.
Last I checked, the statement "if you have a problem with anything said on here I will be glad to come anywhere you want to work it out" is a pretty obvious threat. Let me translate, for the select few here who dont seem to understand, it means 'if you dont agree with me, name a time and a place, and we can brawl about it.'

So, agree with me or Im gonna kick your *** is his statement. With that statement alone, I put no trust in anything dgreen says. And I dont put alot of weight behind anyone who defends him....

Jeepin'
Let's Go Jeepin'---This one is especially for you. First and foremost , Why would any adult be on a forum saying negative remarks about a teacher or official that we expect students to respect. How much more redneck can that be? Let me say that public eye seems to always be on educators..pointing out their faults..If you or anyone else on this forum feels that they are more qualified to educate children, let me challenge you to step up to the plate. As an educator, if I can have a lasting effect on just one soul, all the hard work has paid off. If you spent more time plucking the faults from your own eye..and not picking out a student for defending someone who has obviously been an example to him..your world might be a better place. You also must not be very familiar with texting, facebooking or any other networking that kids take part in these days..they do not spell ..they type symbols and portions of words to make their point. How could anyone call out a kid to make fun of them? Boy..guess your name on here explains why! I happen to know that kid..and he was a man..he used his REAL name..and cowardly you did not. He was not ashamed to stand up for what he believes in. Just because he wanted to discuss this in person..what makes you think that means fight? HMMM that must be your way of thinking and not dgreens.
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Originally posted by educator:
Let's Go Jeepin'---This one is especially for you. First and foremost , Why would any adult be on a forum saying negative remarks about a teacher or official that we expect students to respect. How much more redneck can that be?


Since you called me out, Ill give the the time to answer you, even though you have gone out of your way to support someone who obviously didn't want to discuss this in person. If you, as an educator (if you are), seriously believe that, then you need to step back and re-evaluate your understanding of your students. You put yourself (and your fellow educators and students) at risk if you approach a comment like this as anything other than a threat. And I dont want you being responsible for my children if you are not able to recognize that fact.

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Let me say that public eye seems to always be on educators..pointing out their faults..If you or anyone else on this forum feels that they are more qualified to educate children, let me challenge you to step up to the plate.



I think, not too many posts ago, I defended teachers in general, I think you need to go back and reread the entire thread (or actually read it all the way through before commenting)

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As an educator, if I can have a lasting effect on just one soul, all the hard work has paid off. If you spent more time plucking the faults from your own eye..and not picking out a student for defending someone who has obviously been an example to him..your world might be a better place. You also must not be very familiar with texting, facebooking or any other networking that kids take part in these days..they do not spell ..they type symbols and portions of words to make their point.



OK, now that I read this a little more, I completely understand that you have no idea what you are talking about. I never mentioned anything anywhere about his spelling, grammer, punctuation, etc etc. My only comment was that I put no stock in someone who resorts to childish threats. Period.

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How could anyone call out a kid to make fun of them? Boy..guess your name on here explains why! I happen to know that kid..and he was a man..he used his REAL name..and cowardly you did not.


Maybe, if you are so close to this person, you should sit down and discuss with him exactly how adults handle situations like this. Violence is not the answer. And he clearly made a threat. Teach him to act like an adult. And also, while you are teaching him how to act like an adult, teach him how to protect himself and his identity. If he used his real name, that was his mistake. Most normal folks know how to protect themselves online, particularly from someone like dgreen. If he even remotely thought about backing up his threats , I wouldnt want him to know who I really was or where my family lived.

There are numerous forum members I have met personally and who know me by my real name Just because I dont give away my identity to every idiot on here does not mean Im anonymous.

Btw, is your first name or last name educator? Just curious.

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He was not ashamed to stand up for what he believes in. Just because he wanted to discuss this in person..what makes you think that means fight? HMMM that must be your way of thinking and not dgreens.


Let me see, why would anyone want to discuss something in person that is clearly being discussed here (specifically with those that dont agree with him)? Get real, no one buys your 'he just wanted to talk' reasoning....

Jeepin'
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I have spent time at Brooks this past school year....I have been there at times when classes were changing, and witnessed the kids walking to class....they dress like third world countries...the viral that spews from their mouths is embarrasing to me .... boys and girls...I would not want my child attending this school...Do you think this is a problem compounded by the teachers? Common sense...why would teachers instigate trouble that would just multiply their problems....the students came from home with this attitude, and no teacher can change it....Brooks has changed from one of the elite schools in the county to one of the less remarkable....it isn't the faculty, yet we can not be honest enough with ourselves to agree that the home place is the instigator of all this.....
barbaros45, typically I would have to agree with you, but I have seen hard proof of a teacher instigating a situation between a couple of students. Now I understand that many of the behavioral problems are due to circumstances at home but that is not always the case. There are some good teachers at Brooks but not all of them are. To address your question about why would they instigate something that would make their job more difficult, well it is not always students from their classroom or the grade that they even teach. Why would they bother to start something with a kid that is not one of their students? There are several reasons I can think of but you can come up with your own. The situation I know of had to do with one of the teachers spreading a rumor about a student that was not in the grade they taught. The proof was shown to both the teacher and the principal. The principal apologized for the teacher’s actions and that was that. Understand, it is not my intention to imply that all or even most of the teachers at Brooks behave in such a negative manner—I just want people to understand that there are a few that you have to watch out for…I am sure this occurs at other schools as well.
I agree with you, barbaros, much of this starts in the home. As I said in an earlier post, for the most part, teachers go above and beyond in regards to their profession. There are bad apples in every profession, unfortunately those bad apples have a spot light on them in the teaching profession by the nature of the fact that we entrust teachers to mold and shape the minds of our children.

The educators have to be able to step in and be a positive influence on our children. Rewarding or encouraging bad habits or behavior does a disservice to those they mentor. If there is an educator out there that, by their word or deed, reenforces uncivilized behavior, then that issue should be brought to light. But it does not improve the situation to group everyone in with the occasional exception to the rule.

Jeepin'
I see there is good and bad in teachers and the kids.
Educator says if you think you can do it step up to the plate which is silly. A person chooses to be a teacher so they ought to do it knowing they really care about all the kids even the ones that look weird to them and come from poor families. I know they don't all do that.I have seenit myself. A lot of people think teaching is just a job with summers off and good benefits and from where I stand the pay looks decent. I think it's a lot more. If you don't have it in you to treat these kids fair you don't have it in you to be a teacher.
I think a good teacher is one who can look at a kid and see what they could be instead of what they aren't then do their best to help them be just that.
Let’s Go Jeepin, I am not certain if you are referring to me about the whole grouping of teachers or not but if you are maybe you should reread my last post. As I previously stated, it is not my intention to imply that all or even most of the teachers at Brooks behave in such a negative manner—I just want people to understand that there are a few that you have to watch out for…I am sure this occurs at other schools as well. As I also stated previously, there are good teachers. As for bringing the issue to light, again, as previously stated, it was called to the attention of the principal and basically, nothing was done about it. The situation is currently being brought to the BOE’s attention. I think it is understood that there are “bad apples” in every profession but in certain jobs the employee is to be held at higher standards—teaching is one of those professions. In addition, yes, I do agree that most times the problems begin at home but like my original point, this is not always (emphasis on not always) the case.

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