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… ️
NTA: Teacher needs support, consider finding a new school
NTA. Graduated 25 years ago, teachers did the same. Deception has consequences.
College professor praises high school teacher for teaching responsibility and respect
Navigating the ethical and practical challenges of monitoring student absences
NTA, but maybe tone down the self-importance?
NTA. Consequences for lying. Real world lesson. Fair compromise suggested.
Teacher’s social media investigation causes unexpected drama and controversy
Experienced teacher calls out unfair absence policy, sparks debate
Unnecessary backstory sparks confusion and criticism
Teacher’s rigid approach criticized for lack of student consideration
“YTA. You’re a HS math teacher, not a ruler. “
“YTA. Power tripping teachers? Let’s talk about classroom frustrations!”
“YTA. Stay in your lane.” – College professor claps back.
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.”
Parent’s note: loophole or fraudulent get out of jail card?
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!”
Different experiences with school policies and professors’ flexibility
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.
“YTA. You sound like a know-it-all taking out your traumas on high school students. Chill! “
Confused teacher enforces own policy, sparks debate among colleagues.
“YTA. Taking surveillance of students too far. Chill out, teacher.”
Teacher’s strictness vs. parent’s notes: Who’s the a**hole?
Parents’ entitlement and lies about high school class expectations
“YTA for judging colleagues and viewing yourself as superior.”
“YTA. Can’t be stricter than the student handbook. “
YTA for stalking and recording students’ social media.
YTA: The teacher lays down the law on ‘sick’ students.
Is it crossing a line for a teacher to check students’ social media?
Valid notes from parents for amusement park trip. YTA.
Parents complicit in lie, kids earned zeros fair and square
Curious about school policy on doctor notes. Share your experiences!
NTA: Consequences for ‘sick’ students, but a chance for redemption
“YTA. Creeping on students’ social media? That’s weird af. “
Student challenges strict teacher, values life over arbitrary standards.
High school teacher’s strictness questioned; students gaming the system.
YTA policy may punish genuinely sick students. Doctor’s note suggestion.
NTA: They messed up and got what they deserved!
Parents’ social media stalking? YTA!
NTA: Reasonable approach to handling ‘sick’ students.
Doubting the authenticity of the teacher’s disciplinary actions
NTA! Valuable life lesson for sick kids. Real world consequences.
Parents and students breaking rules: Who’s really at fault?
Excused or unexcused? The school’s computer system holds the answer.
NTA. They fooled around and found out.
Let teens be teens! It’s just one test, after all. ♀️
“NTA. Students faked being sick, hope they learned their lesson!”
“YTA: High school teacher’s strict policies are unfair to kids.”
Agreeing with NTA comment – solidarity in tough decisions!
YTA. Syllabus said you’d accept parents’ notes. Principal would side with you?
Last Updated on December 28, 2023 by Diply Social Team