Responsibility of education?

[nighttech]

What is the name of your state? TN

Where does the responsibilty of education lie? Are parents ultimately resonsible for this?

I questions this because if a parent pays money to a private school, entrusting that their child gets and education and the child does not get this, can a private school or association be sued for lack of education?

I paid for a service that was not delivered.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

What is the name of your state? TN

Where does the responsibilty of education lie? Are parents ultimately resonsible for this?

I questions this because if a parent pays money to a private school, entrusting that their child gets and education and the child does not get this, can a private school or association be sued for lack of education?

I paid for a service that was not delivered.

YOu are either on drugs or just plain lazy. First, you can't write, second your use of tense is wrong and third you have runon sentences.

ANd the worst is, a teacher can only facilitate learning. YOU have to learn.

So, are you going to sue yourself?

 

[cbg]

The best school and teachers in the world can't force a kid to learn if the kid chooses not to bother.

 

[nighttech]

The best school and teachers in the world can't force a kid to learn if the kid chooses not to bother.

Using this and trying not bash member belizebreeze for this remark:
"YOu are either on drugs or just plain lazy. First, you can't write, second your use of tense is wrong and third you have runon sentences.

ANd the worst is, a teacher can only facilitate learning. YOU have to learn.

So, are you going to sue yourself?"

My child and the class as a whole are not up to par for their grade level. The class as a whole tested well below their grade level. This should not have happened as many of these sudents were bringing home grades of A's, being inducted into honors, etc. My child was tested via a private firm and is not stupid, but has not been taught this mateial. My child is able to catch up. So why should I pay for private elvautaions and more? Therefore, you can reply that the whole class has lazy, stupid parents or a reasonable reply could be posted. Obviously belizebreeze must be some sort of teacher, to which I hope you are not, to reply this way. Most parents that pay for private school have the expectation that a service is recieved. If I so may comment, belizebreeze, your use of English grammer is not up to par.

I asked a valid question, to which a reasonable reply should have been recieved.

 

[matti422]

"So why should I pay for private elvautaions and more? "

Well, you don't have to pay for anything you don't want. Don't buy private evaluations or pay private school tuition. But you don't get your money back just because you don't like the service either provides. As for bringing home "A"s and still testing below grade level, this is called "grade inflation". It is usually due to the facts that parents get peeved with schools who give their kids "C"s. Sounds like your money might be better spent with public school and a private tutor - some even guarantee results.

 

[CdwJava]

The simple answer is, no, you cannot sue them for your child's failure to perform in school. If you have enough money, I am sure you will find an attorney that will try, but you are not going to get one that is going to consider this on a contingency basis.

When the teachers of my children are lacking, we act on that ... we deal with the school, their teachers - and our children. My wife sits down after school with them every day and sees to it that they get their homework done. We review their school work, tests, progress reports, and attend every school function that we can.

It works.

And, yes, you may have to pay for private testing. We did that for my #2 son when he was having problems and we found that he had a hearing disorder ... good thing we didn't just sit back and let it go. We acted on it - and now he is at the top of his class.

Do NOT rely on the school to educate your child. They can help, but if you rely solely on them then you are asking for trouble.

- Carl

 

[cbg]

I think my reply was quite reasonable, based on what very little information you provided in your initial post.

If you disagree, FreeAdvice will cheerfully refund what you paid for it and you are free to disregard it.

 

[nighttech]

I think my reply was quite reasonable, based on what very little information you provided in your initial post.

If you disagree, FreeAdvice will cheerfully refund what you paid for it and you are free to disregard it.

For the lack of information, I was trying to gain some knowledge to see what type of questions could be asked of me.

I wasn't upset with your reply but with another poster's reply, which does not hinder me.

To try to make this clearer:
My child attends private school, I pay tuition, and the expectation is that the children will be taught. I have no problem paying for tutoring if my child requires it....hence they are failing or the cannot grasp the lessons. Where my problem lies is that the class as a whole has not been taught the materials for their grade level. This is eveident thru the tutoring my child recieves. Many parents are unaware if this. The parents check homework and also attend meetings and such. FYI, if we bring up concerns about learning we are told that this was not the place or time to question it. These students were bringing home grades of A's and being accepted into honor society. It has recently come to light that these grades of A's were inflated and admissions tests to high schools were failed. What does an A mean when it is not earned? I would rather have a grade of C and help my child than to have fake grades of A.
We have spoken to the principal of the school, who brushes us off and now is taking our vocalization about this, out on our children. Suddenly, handbook rules are followed for some things and totallly ignored on other issues.
Although, public school may appear to have been the better option in hindsight, I can tell you that public schools are failing and have far more problems in this district.

As for a case on contingency, I am not seeking that option.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

For the lack of information, I was trying to gain some knowledge to see what type of questions could be asked of me.

I wasn't upset with your reply but with another poster's reply, which does not hinder me.

To try to make this clearer:
My child attends private school, I pay tuition, and the expectation is that the children will be taught. I have no problem paying for tutoring if my child requires it....hence they are failing or the cannot grasp the lessons. Where my problem lies is that the class as a whole has not been taught the materials for their grade level. This is eveident thru the tutoring my child recieves. Many parents are unaware if this. The parents check homework and also attend meetings and such. FYI, if we bring up concerns about learning we are told that this was not the place or time to question it. These students were bringing home grades of A's and being accepted into honor society. It has recently come to light that these grades of A's were inflated and admissions tests to high schools were failed. What does an A mean when it is not earned? I would rather have a grade of C and help my child than to have fake grades of A.
We have spoken to the principal of the school, who brushes us off and now is taking our vocalization about this, out on our children. Suddenly, handbook rules are followed for some things and totallly ignored on other issues.
Although, public school may appear to have been the better option in hindsight, I can tell you that public schools are failing and have far more problems in this district.

As for a case on contingency, I am not seeking that option.

then homeschool the little brat if you think you can do better. Listen, you can sue anyone for anything. So go right ahead. In the end you'll be out thousands of dollars that COULD have gone towards making Junior change his lazy habits and start to take pride in learning.

I was kicked out of three high schools, two colleges and a master's program and STILL graduated with honors from High School at 15, College at 23 (after 3 years of Air Force duty AND being shot twice) and ended up with my masters at age 30 after going to night school.

So quit making excuses for laziness.

 

[nighttech]

then homeschool the little brat if you think you can do better. Listen, you can sue anyone for anything. So go right ahead. In the end you'll be out thousands of dollars that COULD have gone towards making Junior change his lazy habits and start to take pride in learning.

I was kicked out of three high schools, two colleges and a master's program and STILL graduated with honors from High School at 15, College at 23 (after 3 years of Air Force duty AND being shot twice) and ended up with my masters at age 30 after going to night school.

So quit making excuses for laziness.

Your are some piece of work belizebreeze!

Are you always this rude or does it come naturally?

MY child is not lazy and neither is the rest of the class. The students were not taught and obviously you can not understand this.

As for my junior they are able to learn, can learn and is being taught in tutoring what WAS NOT taught in the class.