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How do I get my child's school to take bullying seriously?

Anonymous July 8, 2009

How do I get my child's school to take bullying seriously? More »

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jennamac December 27, 2009

Dear j3stover,
Thanks for the information. I had initially typed up a state complaint and was ready to file, when... More »

jennamac 12 hours ago

Dear Papertrail: If you're still following this thread, I have another question. We took your advice and filed a claim... More »

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student denied restroom traumatizing outcome!

dspike December 18, 2009

My son is 12 years old. After repeatidly asking his teacher to go to the rest room for 2 hours.,He was denied. He ended up having a bad...

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interestedone February 4, 2010

Sue the teacher. It's not bad More »

YvetteGau February 6, 2010

Hi dspike,

My child went through the same thing last year and bleed through her panties and clothing. She had... More »

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Bullying

dragracer February 5, 2010

My son is constantly being bullied. He is afraid to go to school now. It is a HUGE battle everyday. The 3rd week of school he had to ride the... More »

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MagnetMom February 5, 2010

Hi dragracer, I'm so sorry to hear what your son has been through. I'd follow up with law enforcement and press charges... More »

dubboee February 6, 2010

This is horrible!!!! The fact that the school is aware of the issue and don't do much to protect your son is just outrageous!... More »

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Yearbook Class

Paula10000 February 3, 2010

My 8th grader signed up for the Yearbook Class this year ... it is counted as a real class with a real grade. I was under the assumption that the... More »

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Paula10000 February 5, 2010

Thanks Magnet Mom and Either.

I went ahead and followed-up yesterday with a very detailed email to the Principal.... More »

MagnetMom February 5, 2010

Paula10000, thanks for the update, and keep following up with the principal until you receive the resolution you want.

Good... More »

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how to stop my 11 years old daughter from being a bully ?

Areej25 January 27, 2010

My 11 years old daughter is a bully and I am trying with her hard to stop her from being such a mean person. She does not hit anyone she yells a... More »

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Areej25 February 3, 2010

thank you everyone for your nice replies and support and Advices , wow i am really happy to read your replies ,
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interestedone February 4, 2010

So, what your saying is that yous daughter is a bully. Okay easy fix. Sometimes people need tough love. Show her how it... More »

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TutorVista for Online Tutoring and Homework help

ddfeustel February 4, 2010

Has anyone had any experiences, good or bad, with tutorvista.com? We used their trial last night to help my 7th grader with Pre-Algebra homework... More »

Relocating from Scotland

ailsa2010 February 4, 2010

We are possibly relocating to Rhode Island from Scotland due to my husbands job. I have two boys aged 12 and 10 ( I believe they will be in 8th... More »

password

baileydd February 1, 2010

why do you have two have a password to look at your grades on zangel More »

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MagnetMom February 2, 2010

Hi baileydd, and welcome to the middle school community on GreatSchools.

I'm sure the reason is privacy. Parents... More »

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Townsend's troubled restrooms.

mgthree February 1, 2010

I've heard from multiple students at Townsend in Chino Hills, that the restroom stalls do not have locks. Totally unacceptable in junior high if... More »

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mgthree February 1, 2010

However, I must say this, their Grade Alert system ROCKS... More »

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right vs. wrong

WendyleeC January 24, 2010

In November my family bought a home. My 14 year old daughter changed schools as a result. less then a month into the new school I noticed my daughters... More »

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shogi1man January 30, 2010

This is the reason why there is a shortage of good Principals! Parents are always dictating what they think the rule... More »

WendyleeC January 30, 2010

A little more information would be helpful here since I believe shogi1man to be a school official. I do believe it is... More »

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