Cinnamonhuskies:

I guess I can do it, and they might kick ds#2 out anyway for his dyslexia.

That would be a sad thing. I would not think highly of them as a group.

I can understand the tough position you are in though.

 

Brandy, I wasn't aware that this was a private high school.  Since it is a private school, there would be different criteria based on how they're set up. 

In my opinion, I would ask to see a handbook and check out bullying/intimidation.  In my heart she's definitely crossed the line on that.

I would point out to the person that you're concerned about the bullying/intimidation.  In addition if this parent isn't able to be confidential (she's proven in two classes that she can't be) that she shouldn't be subject to seeing grades.  I would ask the question can you see her daughter's grades?  Of course not.  Then why can she negatively comment about and be able to see your son's grades?  In addition, if the teacher is preparing lesson plans and doesn't review the student's work and/or tests how does he/she know where a problem lies and the solution to fix it? 

Lastly, if this a private christian school where are the christian standards and why isn't she being made to adhere to them. 

Cinnamonhuskies:

Unfortunately I remember now why i left before. BTW I have seen this mother's names in years past under different offices of the homeschool group. (This is a large group with a baord and directors, etc) She is one of the movers and shakers of the group.

This is sad and so typical. Had a friend who's now 40. When this friend was growing up, her mom would show up at the school at least 2-3 times a month, go in and yell and scream at the administrators about situations involving her 5 kids. This friend now has 3 kids in school. The middle child (14) requires extensive special ed services and the youngest (10) is already a handful in the behavior department. There is no doubt my friend has placed herself on the Board of Education in a position of power over anyone who doesn't accommodate her kids.

Cinnamonhuskies:

I was a member years ago and quit paying dues because of the cliquiness of the group.

I would have never guessed that homeschooling would have these problems.

Striving1:

Brandy, I wasn't aware that this was a private high school.  Since it is a private school, there would be different criteria based on how they're set up. 

According to another posts of Michelle's, it is a homeschool co-op group which means everyone involved is a parent and volunteering their services where they can.

 

 

Toni B.:

I would have never guessed that homeschooling would have these problems.

I avoided homeschool support groups for many years because the local ones were very tight knit exclusive clubs. I didn't have the energy or desire to deal with the social politics.

The group I joined this year seems much more welcoming and certainly cheaper in class pricing than what Michelle has paid.

 

When you get a group of clucking hens together that are used to power-playing in their churches, it carries over to their other groups too. I usually try to avoid that nonsense.

Cinnamonhuskies:

When you get a group of clucking hens together that are used to power-playing in their churches, it carries over to their other groups too

The groups I had available to me previously were more like chruch clubs. Several churches sponsored them and most members if not all members were ladies of the church. Since I did not attend church at all, I felt odd joining any of them but welcomed discussion and socialisation when I met up with any homeschoolers while in stores or at the park.

 

The contact person apologized and said she'd look into the matter.

Michelle I would follow up and make sure that this woman is gone .. no child should have to but up with this

especially if you are paying ..  this is  crazy ...

I got a brief email this morning from the offending mother apologizing for her thoughtlessness. However, it was addressed to my husband's name though it was directed to my son. She doesn't even know who my son is!?!? Or what his name is!

Oh my. Nice to get the apology though. Maybe she'll think twice next time.