Hey y’all
My grandfather has been in and out of the hospital for almost a year, and every so often, I skip mock trial practice to visit him. However, this week his condition got worse, and I skipped an entire week’s of practice, which, I know is terrible, but I’m just frazzled with so many anxious emotions, and I was talking to my science teacher and she told me she wouldn’t consider it a family emergency if it was up to her. I don’t know, what does everyone think?
I did pretty poorly on a math test and I think it might be because of all the amount of family stuff…should I tell my math teacher?
Tell your math teacher what’s up. And tell your science teacher she’s a jerk (partly kidding). I’ve had to leave class early a couple of times to visit my sister in the hospital, and my teachers have been respectful. Yours should, too. If they’re not, I’m sorry. Just make sure you’re not missing anything too often, and don’t forget your priorities. You might regret not visiting your grandfather ten years from now, but when you look back you’ll see teachers who were disrespectful as who they really are. My thoughts with your family.
Mock trail is an extra curricular activity. Your grandfather is a person, a part of you.
If you have an active part in the upcoming mock trial case, consider passing it on to someone else so you can feel more comfortable skipping practice if you need to get in to see your grandfather.
As you get older, you’ll never regret the good things you did for someone in need-- like visiting your ill grandfather. And you’ll never ever remember the mock trial practices.
What matters is people.
Lessen your role in Mock Trial, so you don’t let your teammates down. Then spend as much time as you can with your grandfather.
Let your math teacher know what’s up. He/she may not be able to ignore the bad grade, but all of your teachers should be aware when there’s something of this magnitude effecting your family life.
I think you should talk to your school counselor or social worker. Those people can contact all your teachers for you. It might help to talk things out, too.
I agree with bjkmom, tell your teachers what’s happening so they know what’s going on. Pass your role for this particular trial to someone else (and the next, etc. if needed) so you can focus on your grandfather, he’s more important to be around.
Tell your teachers & GC. She shouldn’t have said that to you!