Reply #5: That's why we have to document, document, document. [View All]

Document the kids' misbehavior and attempts to deal with it, document the parents' failure to show for meetings. If this is in place, I don't see why the parents have an argument. I wouldn't look at this as humiliation but rather as a consequence and the misbehavior and relief for the other kids who are probably pleased as heck they don't have to deal with them ruining their trip.

I once had a couple of kids who refused to be quiet for anything and both had faced multiple suspensions for their behavior. One of them even had a special ankle bracelet from the Sheriff. When it came time for finals, I told their parents that the other students in the class had the right to take their final exams in quiet and since their children had not demonstrated the ability to respect the rights of others, I had two options for them: 1) they could be present during the final exam to monitor their child's behavior or 2) their child could take their exam in the afternoon after the other children had finished. One chose option 2, the other never responded so I had him take his exam in the principal's office. Thankfully, I had the documentation to back this decision up and the admins supported me.