(The continuation high school is on a year-round schedule, so yes, they do actually start back up in July. I was shocked to get called, but I quickly got over it and took the gig.)
I was still in the midst of "getting started", which includes doing a head count and comparing it to the number who answered "here" when I called roll, when I caught a back-and-forth going on in the middle of the room. It only took a moment for me to learn what was up.
The continuation high school has two "sessions" a day--morning and afternoon. Some "morning" students can have an extra 5th period or an all-day schedule. The "afternoon" students start the day at 5th period.
Martin was confused by his schedule. He went to the first class listed--our class--but the first class listed was for 1st period. For 5th period he was supposed to be across campus in math.
Apparently, Martin never got the message that he had morning classes. Which meant that he had already missed the first four periods of the day. Oops.
"I'll just stay here..."
Sure, he was already late to 5th period, but he had, in effect, ditched the first four periods of the day. I
(The students are supposed to be notified as to whether they are morning or afternoon before the start of school. Especially if there is a change. But these mix ups happen, so he won't get into trouble.)
Getting my day off on the wrong foot tends to set the tone for the day. I sympathize with Martin
ReplyDeletePoor Martin. I would have died (or at least wanted to) if I had to walk into a class that late...especially with my brain already bouncing around from the realization that I missed the first 4 periods. Glad you were able to sort it out and set him on his way.
ReplyDeleteIt shouldn't have been too bad for him. It was the first day, and he could blame it on first day mixups.
DeleteAh yes, it's a lot of fun when the school forgets to inform you of something. I suppose it's possible that he didn't read it properly. It depends on which you believe in less, bureaucracy or a teenager's attention to detail. It's a close call.
ReplyDeleteI think I did that once and got all confused between 1st class and which period...memories
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for Martin. He probably had at least a few weeks planned out based on his school day starting later. Those sort of things really discombobulate me!
ReplyDeleteThat would be a confusing schedule to try to learn; glad he wouldnt' get into trouble because he had trouble with it.
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Poor Martin. As long as it wasn't accidentally deliberately!
ReplyDeleteThat is also possible. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt, but I don't know for sure.
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