I have to run kids out of the performing arts hallway constantly. I assumed it was because we have nooks and crannies, and the guitar and piano kids let their friends in the farcical number of doors we have. After subbing, I realize kids do that everywhere in the building. They hide in doorways and bathrooms.
I now know why we have no attendance at our performing arts events. They're not coming to class in general, and can't still still/stay off their phones when they do.
Kids in science and math have everything on google classroom. They aren't doing it.
First period kids aren't coming to class.
Sheltered classes don't respond to subs, or do their work, or seem to care about much outside of sleeping, listening to music or snacking.
The freshmen are really terrible. As a group. Terrible.
Nobody has their classroom bathroom pass any more. We've all had them stolen or lost so many times we've stopped asking for replacements.
Performing Arts classes are being used as a dumping ground. These kids don't want to be in school, period; I'm seeing them---or not seeing them---in other classes, checked out, doing nothing.
IB science kids don't work much, either, but they're quiet and respectful and work a little bit.
The blank stares are building wide. The lethargy, lack of engagement and seeming loss of hope.
Two boys are taping their sleeping friend's hat to his head.
You could argue this is what they do for subs, it's just 'cause you're subbing, but when I have a sub, I leave instructions for them to Do Things Live in class, and most of them do it. Most of them. Not all. The Usual Suspects Who Do Not Care are immovable.
Most kids are polite about being dicks. They ask to to go the bathroom and do not return. They quietly Do Not work. But they're nice about it. That's the title of my autobiography The Kids Are Polite About Being Dicks.
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