English/Math teacher

momof1
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:57:46 +0000

Does the academy have the private e-mail access of the teachers? Many of us don’t access our school accounts over the summer.

Also, it may be that the teachers are not willing to do this over their summer break. It sounds as if you are talking with the teachers. I know this will probably “sound” ratty, but did you take your sons to the doctor after business hours or during the weekend for their physicals? Teachers usually use the time during the summer to work additional jobs, take classes, write curriculum, plan their classes and generally “get ahead” over the summer.

The teachers may see this as less than urgent, especially if your sons are rising seniors.

BTW, I have had people drive to my house and hand me a reference sheet to fill out for their child while I am mowing my lawn during the summer. And I teach second grade. It must be exponentially more intrusive for high school teachers. Yes, I did it, but geez.

Our son didn’t get his paperwork for the Presidential nom. in until November, and received an appointment in December. I applaud the desire to get it all done in order to make every board, but LOAs are not the be all and end all. I am sure the teachers will do it when they get the link, or shortly after school starts. Perhaps you could call the academy to ask the question about when the links are sent.

Seriously, I applaud the diligence! I am not trying to give you hard time, just trying to give you another perspective. Good luck to your sons!