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Name: cynthia
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I dont know why teachers fail adhd students knowing they have adhd. you talk to the school staff and they assure you things will workout, but your child is still failing and you can only see childs face of disappointment and he is really trying.
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Name: Joanna | Date: Sep 20th, 2007 7:18 PM
Grades are based upon the acquisition of knowledge, and the ability of the student to answer questions to show that they know the subject matter. Report cards are reports to you as to how well your child is doing so that you can help your child. Accurate reports are more beneficial to you.
Be thankful that your child has a teacher. I many countries if he disrupted the class he would not be allowed to attend school at all. In most countries after the 6th grade being allow to continue in school is very competitive. Finally, be thankful to the American taxpayers.
Teachers do not fail students. Students fail and the teacher reports it to the parents so they can help their child. 

Name: Jennifer | Date: Sep 20th, 2007 8:43 PM
Well.......... this is an interesting post for me to respond to as I am a teacher in the public school system! I am not offended by your post as I am sure there are teachers/schools, etc. who do exactly as you say. I must say though, as a mother of an off the richter scale ADHD son, I am most patient with those who suffer the same thing in my classroom. I do expect good behavior from them , but I also understand why I don't always get it and make room for such allowences. As for failing work- just because a child is ADHD doesn't mean they are LD. I have ADHD students who achieve higher scores on tests than "regular ed" children. I'm not sure there is a connection between the ADHD and the failing grades.... if you truly believe there is, maybe you should have your child tested either privately or by your school to see if he does have a learning disability. ADHD is a behavior issue and failing grades is a learning issue. Sometimes an ADHD child doesn't do well because he isn't focusing or paying attention, but if your child is on medication, that should no longer be an issue. Also- I, as a teacher, could not just pass someone because they have a medical conditon. I may cut someone a little slack, a few points here or there.... I've even allowed some of my students to re-do a paper if they didn't follow the directions (I'm talking about the ADHD students) the first time to try for a better grade. However, grades are earned by the students and you can't pass or fail any student based upon any outside components such as LD, ADHD, ED, MR, etc. I hope you understand where I am coming from. I certainly can understand your position as a mother who sees her son trying and putting forth so much effort but not seeing any successes. Here are a few suggestions:
1) ask your child's teacher to reduce the spelling word list (for example from 20-15)
2) ask your child's teacher to reduce math assignments by maybe 5 fewer problems
3) ask your child's teacher to give your son "stretch" brakes. This could be running an errand for her or even letting him get up and get a sip of water


Here are some questions I have so I can better help you:
1) is your son currently considered LD ?
2) does your son have preferred seating ? (in the front or near the teacher)


Hope this is helpful to you :) 

Name: SpedTeacherMom | Date: Sep 20th, 2007 9:18 PM
I am a special education teacher and a mom. My entire day is dedicated to working with students with learning disabilities, emotional handicaps, and adhd. While I can speak about this topic until the dreaded cows come home, a big piece of advise I can give you is to get a Section 504 for your child. This is a document which will ensure the he/she get accommodations based on his/her medical diagnosis. It is NOT an IEP, or individualized Education Plan, which deals with providing modifications. A section 504 can be written to include preferential seating, extended time on tests, a quiet place to take tests, and, most importantly, extended time and a quet place for statewide and district testing. It is MUCH easier to put together than a special ed document, but, like a special ed document, it is LEGAL and must be followed. You do not need "permission" from your school to do this--just get a diagnosis on paper from your doctor and tell your principal/guidance person you want a Section 504.
I support Jennifer's list of modifications. This is not a matter of passing or flunking a child with ADHD, this is a matter of providing alternative methods of assessment. But, do not forget that your obligation as a parent is to provide structure at home, work with your teachers proactively, and set realistic goals so that your child can see his/her ability to be successful. Don't get discouraged. Get the 504. 

Name: Jennifer | Date: Sep 21st, 2007 12:41 AM
Spedteachermom- excellent idea- should have thought of that myself! I totally agree that you should go for the 504 and spedmom is right - you do NOT need your school's permission to get this written up. Don't let them tell you that you do! Be proactive and know your rights as a parent. You have more power than you think! 

Name: Joanna | Date: Sep 21st, 2007 2:01 AM
You could ask that the teacher send the report card to you through the mail, and perhaps the tests and the grades. Your child would not know if he or she is failing or not. You and the teacher would be the only people who would know. 

Name: taybry | Date: Sep 21st, 2007 2:58 PM
I know you have heard it before but you just have to literally stand on top of the teachers to get them to make accomadations for your kids. I am working 5 hours a day at my kids school so that I can be there 95 % of the day and they know me. I check in with my daughters teacher through out the day, she may not like it but tough. Most teachers don't know anything about ADHD and have zero patience. Its very sad, they just think its playing around and lack of care or discipline. You need to be very pro active and almost in their face. Or you can find out about the qualilfications of the other teachers and see if you can find someone who matches well with his/her personality. Thats what I did and it has helped. Teaching your child is a joint effort. The teacher has 25 plus students so any help you can give them is totally appreciated more than you know.Even grading papers for them at home takes at least an hour off of their time and a well rested teacher is a better teacher. Just a thought , hope this helps a little. 


Name: sheila | Date: Sep 21st, 2007 7:42 PM
Hello.... taybry.... did you not read the previous posts? two teachers have responded to this post and they both seem very helpful to me- just the opposite of your response. i think you shold not make generalizations about teachers because most of them are actually on the children's side. that is why they are teachers in the first place! 

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