We’ve all been there – the dreaded test day. Some of us buckle down and study, while others… well, they might try to play hooky. But what happens when a strict high school math teacher catches his students red-handed, skipping their midterms for a day at the amusement park? Let’s just say, it’s not all fun and games for these ‘sick’ students.
A Teacher with a Mission
No Babysitting Here, Only Serious Learning
The Rules of the Game
Miss a Test? Better Have a Good Excuse!
Midterms: A Make or Break Moment
The ‘Sick’ Students’ Day Out
Caught in the Act
The Fallout: Drama Ensues ️
Standing His Ground
The Lone Wolf
A Rollercoaster of Consequences: The Aftermath of Playing Hooky
After a group of high school students decided to ditch their midterms for a day of fun at the amusement park, their math teacher, known for his strict policies, took matters into his own hands. Armed with social media evidence, he gave these ‘sick’ students a ‘0’ for their midterms, sparking a whirlwind of drama within the school. While some argue he’s too harsh, others believe he’s teaching a valuable lesson about accountability. But with the school against him, will he stand his ground or cave under pressure? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️
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“YTA. You’re a HS math teacher, not a ruler. “
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Audacity of ‘sick’ students posting on social media, NTA
YTA for invading students’ privacy. Future consequences explained.
“YTA. Going on their social media is creepy and weird.”
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NTA for holding students accountable. Props for integrity!
NTA. Kids decided to f**k around. Parents participated. They all found out. Good for you.
“YTA My college professors NEVER f**king STALKED me online! YOU aren’t the one who decides if the absence is VALID or not! You’re a TEACHER not the PARENT NOR AN ADMINISTRATOR: STAY IN YOUR LANE! In my state students get 10 days that don’t need a doctors note to be absence. Regardless of what you’re doing that day. If your district has the same policy I hope those parents come for you. It’s a test in high school: In the grand view of things, your test is not important & not sorry if that hurts your ego. Are these students minors? If so, as a parent I wouldn’t like a grown man recording images of minors on the internet. I thought teachers were busy??”
NTA. Students lied about missing test and bragged on social media.
“YTA- Overstepping bounds. Focus on teaching, not controlling behavior.”
“YTA. Expecting college standards in high school? Too harsh!”
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College professors have a more lenient approach to exams!
“YTA: Taking extreme action? Consider the teenagers’ stress levels.”
Teacher teaches valuable life lesson through tough love.
Teacher’s strictness and bragging leads to a**hole behavior. ESH
NTA. Fair punishment for rule-breaking students. Evidence speaks volumes.
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“YTA for judging colleagues and viewing yourself as superior.”
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Valid notes from parents for amusement park trip. YTA.
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NTA: They messed up and got what they deserved!
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NTA: Reasonable approach to handling ‘sick’ students.
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NTA. They fooled around and found out.
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“NTA. Students faked being sick, hope they learned their lesson!”
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