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BubblPopElectrc · 08-26-2007, 08:14 AM

Anyone else start classes this week? I just got back into town yesterday and I start tomorrow.

This semester I will be taking 5 classes (maybe 4- I am taking scuba diving for fun and my drop it if I decide the other will be to much on me), and going to campus 4 days a week.

I am ALREADY being bombarded with things that professors need me to before I start classes (background checks, child abuse checks, tb tests, tons of books). Couldn't they just let me enjoy the last few days of summer and ask for all this stuff on the first day of class?

Too Cute Teddy · 08-26-2007, 08:19 AM

Are you going into education? The background check, finger printing and TB test need to be redone ever time you change your place of employment. In the last 3 years I've had to get them done 3 times - for subbing, student teaching and when I got my job last year! A waste of time and money

You would thing once you've been finger printed and background checked they could just look you up.

s13silviagirl · 08-26-2007, 08:23 AM

Wow, what kind of classes are you taking that require a background/child abuse check? Anyhow, good luck with the classes!

BubblPopElectrc · 08-26-2007, 08:29 AM

I'm an education major. This particular class is one where I have to do service learning for a total of twenty hours (2 hours for 10 days during the semester). It's weird, I've taken other classes where I did service learning and I never had to get to get those things done before! One of the tests is $40!

It's really sad that you pay all this money to go to the school and they can't even cover the costs of the checks and tests themselves, considering that they are for classes that they require.

Yorkiekids · 08-26-2007, 09:38 AM

They have to be safe, so they do a thorough background check if your in the education field.

simonandhallie · 08-26-2007, 10:14 AM

WOW you are gonna be busy!!!

I start teaching this week and of course I have 8am classes on Tuesday and Wed. At least I'll get out of my office

Good Luck with your classes!

Judy in Waco · 08-26-2007, 10:20 AM

Yep, I'm a teacher. We've been in meetings and workshops for a little over a week and the first day for kids is Tuesday.

By the way, even my students who tutor younger students have to have background checks now, as do parent volunteers. I know it's a pain, but I think it's a good thing.

BubblPopElectrc · 08-26-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by simonandhallie

WOW you are gonna be busy!!!

I start teaching this week and of course I have 8am classes on Tuesday and Wed. At least I'll get out of my office

Good Luck with your classes!

8am classes are the worst!! I learned my lesson with that one QUICK.. never. again.

Too Cute Teddy · 08-26-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

They have to be safe, so they do a thorough background check if your in the education field.

I know. I completely understand why they do the background checks and they are necessary, but once you are fingerprinted one time and in the national system I don't think you should have to spend $75 every time you switch school to be re-fingerprinted. I just can't figure out why they can't just run your background check ($7) and see that I've gone through the process and have been cleared to work with children. My fingerprints aren't changing any time soon, at least I don't think they are???

Judy in Waco · 08-26-2007, 11:19 AM

Unfortunately, I knew of a coach who stayed just ahead of the system. He didn't start molesting until he became a teacher...fingerprints were done before that...new school saw that in his file and didn't check again. I think that's why the law changed to run a new check with every school change. He hurt a lot of girls before they stopped him. Thank God he'll be in jail for a LONG time now.

RowdysMom · 08-26-2007, 01:12 PM

Yep, I'm a teacher too and I start classes on Wednesday. I LOVE the start of school, though (yes, I'm a nerd!

).

Judy in Waco · 08-26-2007, 01:20 PM

Me too.

Can't wait for the kids!!

Could do without some of the inservice programs though...but most are important.

mstplumeria · 08-26-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Anyone else start classes this week? I just got back into town yesterday and I start tomorrow.

This semester I will be taking 5 classes (maybe 4- I am taking scuba diving for fun and my drop it if I decide the other will be to much on me), and going to campus 4 days a week.

I am ALREADY being bombarded with things that professors need me to before I start classes (background checks, child abuse checks, tb tests, tons of books). Couldn't they just let me enjoy the last few days of summer and ask for all this stuff on the first day of class?

Me Me Me!!! Although, I am starting my second week. Our semester started Aug 20. I am taking 2 online classes. That is all I can handle with my kids sports schedules and my husbands busy schedule. I am working towards my AS in Business Admin!

Hope you have a good semester!

Tatiana11 · 08-26-2007, 01:21 PM

I started last Monday!! Not fun at all. I am a Finance major. I am taking 6 classes this semester plus work, it sucks but I wanna be done sooner and working in a field that I enjoy

Judy in Waco · 08-26-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Too Cute Teddy

I know. I completely understand why they do the background checks and they are necessary, but once you are fingerprinted one time and in the national system I don't think you should have to spend $75 every time you switch school to be re-fingerprinted. I just can't figure out why they can't just run your background check ($7) and see that I've gone through the process and have been cleared to work with children. My fingerprints aren't changing any time soon, at least I don't think they are???

BUT...the school should pay for that background check...NOT you! The students who tutor and the parents who volunteer do NOT pay in our district. Sorry I missed that earlier.

08-26-2007, 08:14 AM	#1
BubblPopElectrc be. believe. imagine. Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 5,304	Anyone else startingclasses this week? Anyone else start classes this week? I just got back into town yesterday and I start tomorrow. This semester I will be taking 5 classes (maybe 4- I am taking scuba diving for fun and my drop it if I decide the other will be to much on me), and going to campus 4 days a week. I am ALREADY being bombarded with things that professors need me to before I start classes (background checks, child abuse checks, tb tests, tons of books). Couldn't they just let me enjoy the last few days of summer and ask for all this stuff on the first day of class?

08-26-2007, 08:23 AM	#3
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,865	Wow, what kind of classes are you taking that require a background/child abuse check? Anyhow, good luck with the classes! __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! and cute Callie girl YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!

08-26-2007, 09:38 AM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	They have to be safe, so they do a thorough background check if your in the education field. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

08-26-2007, 10:14 AM	#6
simonandhallie I Love My Monkeys! Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Clifton Park, New York Posts: 10,918	WOW you are gonna be busy!!! I start teaching this week and of course I have 8am classes on Tuesday and Wed. At least I'll get out of my office Good Luck with your classes! __________________ www.simonandhallie.com Simon 's Layla/Hallie 's Luigi & Jack

08-26-2007, 10:20 AM	#7
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	Yep, I'm a teacher. We've been in meetings and workshops for a little over a week and the first day for kids is Tuesday. By the way, even my students who tutor younger students have to have background checks now, as do parent volunteers. I know it's a pain, but I think it's a good thing. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

08-26-2007, 08:19 AM	#2
Too Cute Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 535	Are you going into education? The background check, finger printing and TB test need to be redone ever time you change your place of employment. In the last 3 years I've had to get them done 3 times - for subbing, student teaching and when I got my job last year! A waste of time and money You would thing once you've been finger printed and background checked they could just look you up.

08-26-2007, 08:29 AM	#4
BubblPopElectrc be. believe. imagine. Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 5,304	I'm an education major. This particular class is one where I have to do service learning for a total of twenty hours (2 hours for 10 days during the semester). It's weird, I've taken other classes where I did service learning and I never had to get to get those things done before! One of the tests is $40! It's really sad that you pay all this money to go to the school and they can't even cover the costs of the checks and tests themselves, considering that they are for classes that they require.

08-26-2007, 11:19 AM	#10
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	Unfortunately, I knew of a coach who stayed just ahead of the system. He didn't start molesting until he became a teacher...fingerprints were done before that...new school saw that in his file and didn't check again. I think that's why the law changed to run a new check with every school change. He hurt a lot of girls before they stopped him. Thank God he'll be in jail for a LONG time now. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

08-26-2007, 01:12 PM	#11
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,296	Yep, I'm a teacher too and I start classes on Wednesday. I LOVE the start of school, though (yes, I'm a nerd! ). __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

08-26-2007, 01:20 PM	#12
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	Me too. Can't wait for the kids!! Could do without some of the inservice programs though...but most are important. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

08-26-2007, 01:21 PM	#14
Tatiana11 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora Posts: 562 Blog Entries: 1	I started last Monday!! Not fun at all. I am a Finance major. I am taking 6 classes this semester plus work, it sucks but I wanna be done sooner and working in a field that I enjoy __________________ Armani, the little devil Mommy loves you