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this is a post by a guy at another board i frequent.
"I am constantly amazed at the "rules" my daughter keeps coming home and complaining & telling me about. Here is a short sampling of modern 5th grade school rules.
Which one pisses you off the most?
1. You must play with everyone; no one can be excluded from your group, or game you are playing. If a kid you don't like walks up and says, "I want to play", you must let him/her play or be "written up" (disciplinary action).
2. The color RED may not be used to correct other student’s papers in class. Only blue, purple or green is allowed. (Red is considered to "critcal" or "harsh") I have a feeling political motivation may be behind this one.
3. If any kid laughs at another for ANY reason (tripping, goofing up, spilling something...etc.) other than basically telling a joke - the whole CLASS is punished by missing recess time.
4. Lunch Seating - there must be an approximate 50/50 boy-girl mix at lunch tables. Grouping is not allowed. Lunchroom supervisors routinely "redistribute" students to other tables.
5. It seems as if about 80% of their history lessons are about slavery, immigrants, and other cultures celebrations and traditions. My daughter tells me that people of color (any color other than white) are "special." I have to remind her that SHE is special too - not just people of other races.
She can tell you all about "Kwanza"(sp?), and "Cinco de Mayo" (sp?) - but does not know about the Boston Tea Party, any real details about the 4th of July, Veterans Day, even the reason for Christmas is brushed over. WTF? (I have had to explain all of these American holidays to her)
6. Playing "Cops and Robbers", "Cowboys and Indians", or any other kind of "combative" make-believe is prohibited. Using your hand to make a "gun" shape will get your parents called and kicked out for a day.
7. Students get "playground points" (time credits to save up and use for extended recess time) for reporting kids breaking any of these rules.
8. If a student feels unhappy about a test score, or has had their feelings hurt in some way - they have immediate access to a "counselor". In fact, meeting with a counselor once a week is mandatory - even if the child does not have anything to talk about.
9. Parents are encouraged to pack a "standardized" lunch for their kids to limit what I can only explain as "lunch envy." The reason for this is to be sensitive to children that may not have as many "goodies" as others.
10. Children may not give any of thier "goodies" (candy bars, candy, chips...ect.) to other students. They are told "If share with one, you must share with all."
11. If you offend someone "accidentally" (I have no idea how they determine "accidental"), and the child reports it - the "offender" must meet with the other child and make/give them a "I am sorry card." The cards are then posted on the "Compassion Board". They stay up in the classroom until the "offended person" decides to take it down. The class is encouraged to give this person special treatment and "encouragement" until they feel good enough to "accept" the apology card, and take it down from the bulletin board.
More to come......"
"I am constantly amazed at the "rules" my daughter keeps coming home and complaining & telling me about. Here is a short sampling of modern 5th grade school rules.
Which one pisses you off the most?
1. You must play with everyone; no one can be excluded from your group, or game you are playing. If a kid you don't like walks up and says, "I want to play", you must let him/her play or be "written up" (disciplinary action).
2. The color RED may not be used to correct other student’s papers in class. Only blue, purple or green is allowed. (Red is considered to "critcal" or "harsh") I have a feeling political motivation may be behind this one.
3. If any kid laughs at another for ANY reason (tripping, goofing up, spilling something...etc.) other than basically telling a joke - the whole CLASS is punished by missing recess time.
4. Lunch Seating - there must be an approximate 50/50 boy-girl mix at lunch tables. Grouping is not allowed. Lunchroom supervisors routinely "redistribute" students to other tables.
5. It seems as if about 80% of their history lessons are about slavery, immigrants, and other cultures celebrations and traditions. My daughter tells me that people of color (any color other than white) are "special." I have to remind her that SHE is special too - not just people of other races.
She can tell you all about "Kwanza"(sp?), and "Cinco de Mayo" (sp?) - but does not know about the Boston Tea Party, any real details about the 4th of July, Veterans Day, even the reason for Christmas is brushed over. WTF? (I have had to explain all of these American holidays to her)
6. Playing "Cops and Robbers", "Cowboys and Indians", or any other kind of "combative" make-believe is prohibited. Using your hand to make a "gun" shape will get your parents called and kicked out for a day.
7. Students get "playground points" (time credits to save up and use for extended recess time) for reporting kids breaking any of these rules.
8. If a student feels unhappy about a test score, or has had their feelings hurt in some way - they have immediate access to a "counselor". In fact, meeting with a counselor once a week is mandatory - even if the child does not have anything to talk about.
9. Parents are encouraged to pack a "standardized" lunch for their kids to limit what I can only explain as "lunch envy." The reason for this is to be sensitive to children that may not have as many "goodies" as others.
10. Children may not give any of thier "goodies" (candy bars, candy, chips...ect.) to other students. They are told "If share with one, you must share with all."
11. If you offend someone "accidentally" (I have no idea how they determine "accidental"), and the child reports it - the "offender" must meet with the other child and make/give them a "I am sorry card." The cards are then posted on the "Compassion Board". They stay up in the classroom until the "offended person" decides to take it down. The class is encouraged to give this person special treatment and "encouragement" until they feel good enough to "accept" the apology card, and take it down from the bulletin board.
More to come......"
