Apology Note

Piglet · Dec 13, 2004

Ok, let me tell you the story. We have two english teachers - Mrs. Signorile and Mrs Boxal. Mrs. Boxal is absolutely awful. She knows that we have our exams coming up but she doesn't teach us anything. We are learning poems with her, and every other glass has annotated word by word and they have a whole page of writing on the poem. I am not exaggereated, but we have annoted two or three words. THATS IT! So I left it for a bit thinking that she would improve in her teaching, but she didn't. So I went to Mrs. Signorile to complain. She said that we would not have her as a teacher anymore, but wayhay there she was for the next lesson and the next and the next. Me and zoe could not take it anymore. In the politest way possible we wentto Mrs. Boxal at lunch and politely said that we do not think we have done enough work in class. We said that we didn't have enough notes to revise from. We showed here one of our annotated poems and one of my other friends annotated poems. She totally blamed us and couldn't face it. She said that its not her problem, its ours. I was furious! So we just left it. This morning, Mrs. Signorile came looking for me and had the biggest go at me. She said she was very uspet and dissapointed in me. WHAT??? I was so shocked. I thought I was doing the right thing by confronting Mrs. Boxal. Now, she wants me to write an apology note to Mrs. Boxal, but I don't feel that I should. What do you think? Shall I just write it or shall I go see the head of year. This is out of order, SO oout of order. Woah, so sorry for the long message, just had to vent.

Miss Piggy · Dec 13, 2004

Hmmm that is total bull. You were after all only doing what you thought was in your best interest. Does the rest of the class also share your same views? If so you could try to get them to sign a petition. If not, maybe your parents can help you and write a letter or have a conference with one of the teachers (maybe both at the same time). And then there is writing a letter to Mrs.S explaining exactly why you shouldn't write a letter of apology because of reason A), reason B), etc. Of course the last option is purely to stick it into both of your teachers, but I'm that kind of person and that is probably what I would do. The only advice I can give, is to try and handle this in the most diplomatic and mature way possible as that may get through to your teachers that you're not some " young highschool douchebag " and maybe worth listening too. If all else fails, succumb to defeat and just write the letter.

Krysanthemum · Dec 13, 2004

I both agree and disagree with Miss Piggy.

Agree: Get your parents involved. On your own, you look like a snotty teenager trying to make trouble. With your parents involved, they might take you a little more seriously. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but people seem to have a low opinion of teenagers these days. So yes, act as maturely and intelligently as you can. You're obviously showing that you're interested in your school work and want to do well.

Disagree: Do not give in and write the letter. That will completely justify all their laziness. Teachers get jaded and bored, and don't want to do more than is absolutely necessary in the classroom. That sounds like what you're facing here. Do your best, get your parents involved if you can, try speaking to a higher authority such as a head teacher or principal, and if all else fails, do your own independent study.

I had the same thing in high school, my final year English teacher was worse than useless. My guinea pigs have a higher IQ that this woman. Anyway, the entire class figured out her uselessness, and we just all did our own study and made it though okay despite our teacher. You might just have to go that way. It doesn't sound like you're getting much support from the teachers at all.

AngelsCavies · Dec 13, 2004

i agree with krisanthemum. I had the same problem and I went to my techer to tell her that I need notes and my test papers back and she told me that I had to figure it out on my own. And she failed me on my finals for no reason. I went to my mother and told her aobut this and she called the school about my math teacher. She had to pass me with a b. the school fired her for the lack of lazieness she was.

Piglet · Dec 14, 2004

Thanks for all the suggestions. Yuck. I kept on seeing Mrs. Boxall around school today and I swear she was giving me snooty and evil looks. She rolled her eyes at zoe when we were queing up for the canteen!

What we have decided to do:
Go to Mrs. Signorile tomorrow and try to straghten things out. There is NO way that I am going to write that stupid apology note

If things don't get sorted out, I may go to the head of my year. She's lovely and I'm sure she will understand.

I know some pther people who have her as a teacher, and they all agree that she's crap. They said that if I need proof that she was a bad teacher, they would put in word

I'm going to photocopy my other friends poetry notes. We all learn the same poems, so I might as well.

Krysanthemum · Dec 15, 2004

They all sound like good ideas, Piglet, especially getting copies of the notes. It's always a good idea to have evidence for your arguments. Perhaps also get a copy of the notes from other people in your class with the lazy teacher, just to prove that it's not just you having the problems with this lady.

Good luck!

critterlover · Dec 16, 2004

I think you've done the right thing. She needs to remember that her salary is paid for by you and your family (taxes) and that she has an obligation to do a good job and should be happy to help you as long as you're polite about it. If you don't get the results you want, I think it's perfectly fine to bring in your parents or go to the head of the school as long as it's done politely.

Piglet · Dec 16, 2004

Nah, I just think she's a crap teacher! I'm going to write the note. It kills me to do it, but I really don't want to make a huge fuss about it. Argh, I'll be in pain when I wrote the letter!

Piglet · Dec 16, 2004

TinaFabulous said:
I really don't think "crap teacher" is the right way to put it, we should love everyone, you can love someone withought agreeing with the things they do, but calling her a "crap teacher" is out of line and really isnt going to solve anything

If you knew her, you would not call it out of line. She knows that we have very very important exams coming up and yet she doesn't teach us. I've had enough with here. I'm just going to do my own work out of school

Miss Piggy · Dec 16, 2004

I don't think the term "crap teacher" is out of line since she apparently is one for Piglet. Goodness knows when I'm frustrated I'm steaming with obscenities, and I don't mean to sound rude ( although this probably is), but I don't think you have the jurisdiction to comment on how she expresses herself in her situations she experiences. Whether she handles things rationally or irrationally for herself is her philosophy, not ours.

AngelsCavies · Dec 16, 2004

Wow Tina. I really like your sermon. I am in a Christian faith. I go to Allegheny Ceneter Aliance Chruch in Pittsburgh Pennslyvania. Hope your dream comes true.

AngelsCavies · Dec 16, 2004

I have no problem with woman being a pastor. I went to a church that had a woman pastor. she was the head pastor but she preaches and she would have a male pastor preach too so that all the congregation can be comfortable with both. Maybe you can try something like that. Hey its Gods will if he wants you to be a preacher. Its great to minister to other people and I hope its his will for you.

Piglet · Dec 17, 2004

I don't mind at all that you post your feelings, thats what I wanted, so you don't have to say sorry.

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