As a teacher with 20+ years of experience (currently teaching 3rd grade), I would also recommend that once you settle this with the teacher/administration, you, your son, and the teacher should meet and to let your son know that he is free to discuss anything that happens at school with his family. He needs to see first-hand that he will not be put in this position again, and that you and the teacher agree that communication should be positive and productive, not punitive. I always meet with the parent and the child when there is a misunderstanding. It is very important that the student see the home/school connection as a two-way street. I find that the students are quicker to feel comfortable if we all meet in person, even if I have already spoken to the parent. Just my opinion. |