I'm really bothered by something at the kids schoo, Long and ventish

I talked to the counselor at the school for a minute this morning, she was very nice and said she understands peoples concern over the way he's being handled and that she is involved to help both the teacher and his family "get on the same page"....I said "But do you know he sits in a TAPED OFF CORNER of the room? Do you know that the teachers aide does nothing but sit with him to make sure he doesn't come out of his square?" She said that I am not aware of all his "issues" and that they ARE trying to "help" him....I asked if he truly has "issues" why they don't have a special ed aide in the class, or transfer him to special ed and she told me it's being considered

I felt pretty brushed off, the principal "isn't available" because they're getting ready for state tests so I told the secretary they'll just get a copy of the letter I write to the board. TBH I'm kind of scared, I'm totally not good at confrontations and there is a part of me that is worried about the fall out for my kids if I push it But I also feel like now that I've opened my mouth I have to do it or let it go entirely and as much as I would really love to wimp out I just feel like this is SO horrendous and it makes me ashamed of the school

Good for you. As everyone has said before, if they can be so negligent with one child, who knows how your kids will be treated?

Wow, I hope you write that letter! Are the parents aware that he's in a taped off corner? You'd think they would be, unless they are just hoping the school can deal with him somehow . So sad.

OMG that is so sad, not only for the child they are doing it to but what message does this send to the rest of the class? If he really has that many issues they need to either have someone in there to help him participate WITH the class or move him to a special class, while that (the latter) IMO is not the best answer its better than the way they are currently treating him. Good for you for saying something. DO your kids understand whats going on? what do they think about it? I would really be concerned for the child and the entire class.

Have you contacted the childs parents yet Monica?....I really think you need to make them aware of what is going on so they can make a complaint about it too. They are probably aware of some things, but certainly not to this extent.

The sad thing is, I think the kids in the class think it's kind of normal I ask my kids about him periodically b/c of how mean they said he was at the beginning of the year and they've never said anything about him being in the corner. But when I asked them yesterday (casually, as in "So how is Kevin in class now? Does he listen better now that he's gotten the hang of things?") they say "Yes, he just sits quietly in the box." I thought "THE BOX"???!!! WTH, the whole class has a name for it now? So I asked them if he's doing better, why does he have to stay in the box and Kylie said "So he doesn't ruin it for the rest of us."

I've also asked them from time to time how they like the teacher, they aren't super enthusiastic but they say "Fine" and when I've asked if she's mean they say no. I'm glad she's not as mean to the entire class as she is to him but at the same time, it's very sad that they don't see the way she treats him as "mean".

I'm going to work on my letter tonight, I'll post it b/c I'd like input...I want it to be taken seriously and don't want to come off like a nosy parent.

And Brianne, his grandmother does know he sits in the corner. I've never seen her and have seen but not talked to the mom, but other moms that have talked to her said they both just figure the school knows best.

that is awful! my heart breaks for that little boy! u should be proud to be his voice. i know going up against the school board is daunting but what will happen if you don't is even more scary. make copies of what you write and cc the school. they are famous for "losing" things. the box, the teacher comments.... it's disgusting. he's just a little boy!

Oh my Land o Lakes. If that ever happens to my children I will totally flip. That is not the way you treat a child. And she is a teacher...what an awesome example she is setting. I cant wait to see that letter Monica. Does he live with his grandma and not his parents??

The sad thing is, I think the kids in the class think it's kind of normal I ask my kids about him periodically b/c of how mean they said he was at the beginning of the year and they've never said anything about him being in the corner. But when I asked them yesterday (casually, as in "So how is Kevin in class now? Does he listen better now that he's gotten the hang of things?") they say "Yes, he just sits quietly in the box." I thought "THE BOX"???!!! WTH, the whole class has a name for it now? So I asked them if he's doing better, why does he have to stay in the box and Kylie said "So he doesn't ruin it for the rest of us."

I've also asked them from time to time how they like the teacher, they aren't super enthusiastic but they say "Fine" and when I've asked if she's mean they say no. I'm glad she's not as mean to the entire class as she is to him but at the same time, it's very sad that they don't see the way she treats him as "mean".

I'm going to work on my letter tonight, I'll post it b/c I'd like input...I want it to be taken seriously and don't want to come off like a nosy parent.

And Brianne, his grandmother does know he sits in the corner. I've never seen her and have seen but not talked to the mom, but other moms that have talked to her said they both just figure the school knows best.

OMG, that is just SO wrong on many levels! Thank goodness you are standing up for this poor child . Sounds like the family needs help at home too.

Do you think that any of the other parents that are aware of this would be willing to support and sign your letter?