Tag Archives: Johnny
Disobeying
Peter’s mom came to pick him up early today (at noon). He has had a lot of days where he leaves early, or simply doesn’t make it to school. So I quickly make some homework for him. Before he loads … Continue reading
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Johnny, His Mom, and the Principal
Here’s the deal. Johnny’s not doing wonderfully great in our class. He has trouble interacting with a group. So at recess he is alone a lot. But he does have friends, and when he sits at his desk, he does … Continue reading
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Johnny, So Much to Write, So Little Time
There’s a 5th Grade Fitness test next year, so I need my class to be a little fit. So I make them run some laps for PE. So out we go, and I notice Johnny is obviously covering his ear. … Continue reading
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Class Make Up
I started with 29 students (anything under 30 is considered low). I lost 2 girls (both with the same name) around the third of the way through the school year, and a boy (let’s just say I wasn’t sorry he … Continue reading
The Test, Part IV
It’s the last day of testing. Day 2 of the Math test. We’re a good 20 minutes into the test when I look over at Johnny. He’s got a big ol’ river of snot running out of his nose and … Continue reading
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Johnny and the Practice Test
It took Johnny a long time to do his L.A. test today. There were two passages followed by 6 questions. Then another page long passage and 6 more questions. Everyone else was finished, and he was on number 4. It’s … Continue reading
A Bit Skittish
I’m still keeping my eye on Johnny. He seems to spook easily, and I think the class has figured that out. I think. I’ve seen a couple boys walk up towards him and say something in a rough, loud voice, … Continue reading
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Johnny vs. Adam
I’m keeping an eye on Johnny, and a journal as well. Just keeping track of his problems, successes, and oddities. Got a note from his mom today. She said a boy, Adam, was threatening to beat him up. Him and … Continue reading
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An update on “Johnny” and “Daisy.” Johnny is still a bit odd, and I think he has some ADD going on, and some language processing issues. Both of those are really teaming up on him to be last to start … Continue reading
Johnny’s I.E.P.
Had an I.E.P. for Johnny today, first thing in the morning. In my experience, in an IEP, teachers usually sit and nod and say, “uh huh” from time to time. At that was true in this case. We know Johnny’s … Continue reading
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