Re: Need some quick advice re: child and school issues superwife: [quote author=Lumpy link=topic=22509.msg209331#msg209331 date=1133992725">
15 miles is not that far. Lame excuse on his part.
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Very lame, IMO as well. I think it's more about the tolls and the traffic. But after one week of school, when reality hit him, he started bitching about it. My response, "nobody told you to move 15 miles away".
Re: Need some quick advice re: child and school issues superwife: [quote author=random link=topic=22509.msg209342#msg209342 date=1133993768">
What should you do? I would ask the school to mail him a copy of her attendance record so far. They will probably work with you on that since he is over 10 on tardies. (It may be different in your state, though. My county happens to have a policy that mails a "highlighted" copy to the parents at the tenth late arrival. For absences, they mail something at the fifth.) But ask them to do that first. Maybe he will feel motivated if they appear to be upset about it. The principal may be the best person to ask about this. Make an appointment and tell them what it is about.
Anyway, I don't think you are making too much of this. I think you should be concerned because it IS important to have a good attendance record. What message is he sending to her that she will carry for her school years, including those high school years, and later, her work years.
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Problem is, he doesn't give a rats a$$ about 'authority' and the importance of school, etc. I'm kind of surprised the teacher did not notify me sooner. I think she feels like she's walking on eggshells with our situation. She definately is more sympathetic to me (then again, I don't think he says much to her at all). She said she will provide any documentation I need. I'm going to bring it up to my attorney.
Re: Need some quick advice re: child and school issues manda: [quote author=superwife link=topic=22509.msg210050#msg210050 date=1134244083"> She definately is more sympathetic to me (then again, I don't think he says much to her at all).
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This is so common. If I have one dad communicate with me one time in a school year, it is very unusual. I have at least 10 mother contacts per week in the classroom. The unusual one father who WILL contact me gets like a GAZILLION extra points in my book. I am always so impressed.
Off the subject, but just something for all you dads to think about. Go in and meet the teacher!!! After any P/T conference, students always do better in school because we are on the same page and have common goals.
Good luck. Don't give this fight up. It is an important one. And keep in mind that the principal would make a good ally in this too. They look at attendance data all the time!
Re: Need some quick advice re: child and school issues superwife: [quote author=random link=topic=22509.msg210058#msg210058 date=1134246424">
And keep in mind that the principal would make a good ally in this too. They look at attendance data all the time!
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I've thought of going that route too. He seems like a reasonable person (the principal, not my ex, lol) and frowns upon latelness, and makes it known. Which is why I'm surprised I haven't heard about it yet.
Re: Need some quick advice re: child and school issues TrueBlue: Random and I obviously teach the same grade! Go First Grade!!
Anyway, she had a lot of excellent point. I think you should look into your daughter's school attendance policy. Usually there is something in it about tardies and absences. See what the policy is and then go through your lawyer with the extra information. Your husband needs to make sure that your daughter is there and on time. Many times the kids who are late most often are the ones who need to be there most. Keep communication open with the teacher - the best step you can take for you and for your daughter.
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