Hey all, so my daughter has been a bit behind in her schoolwork, and now the teacher is making her work through all her recesses and lunch breaks to catch up. This just doesn’t seem fair to me. I was wondering if there are any laws or rules about this? We’re in Jackson County, Oregon, and the school is Applegate. Anyone dealt with something like this before?
That sounds rough! I think it depends on the school’s policy, but kids need breaks too, right? Maybe talk to the school about other ways to help her catch up?
Jordan said:
That sounds rough! I think it depends on the school’s policy, but kids need breaks too, right? Maybe talk to the school about other ways to help her catch up?
Yeah, breaks are super important for kids to recharge. I’d definitely push for an alternative to cutting out recess.
@Perrin
Exactly! I mentioned maybe she could bring her work home, but they said no. That’s what’s weird to me.
Has the school offered any accommodations for your daughter? Like extra help or something?
Denny said:
Has the school offered any accommodations for your daughter? Like extra help or something?
Nope, nothing besides taking away her breaks. It’s frustrating because she’s slow but doesn’t have any diagnosed learning issues.
@Florence
Maybe ask about getting an evaluation for her? It might help if they realize she could use some extra support.
Is there a law about this? I thought schools were supposed to give kids a certain amount of break time during the day?
Bryn said:
Is there a law about this? I thought schools were supposed to give kids a certain amount of break time during the day?
I’m not 100% sure, but I think schools can make adjustments if it’s to help with academics. But forcing a kid to skip all their breaks doesn’t seem right at all.
@Devi
That’s what I’m trying to figure out too. I found some regulations but nothing super clear on this specific situation.
Maybe reach out to an education lawyer? They could give you a better idea if what the school is doing is allowed.
Kerr said:
Maybe reach out to an education lawyer? They could give you a better idea if what the school is doing is allowed.
Good idea! I might have to go that route if the school doesn’t cooperate.
I’d also recommend writing a letter to the school superintendent. Sometimes that can get the ball rolling on changes.
Leif said:
I’d also recommend writing a letter to the school superintendent. Sometimes that can get the ball rolling on changes.
Totally agree! Formal letters can make a big difference. Schools usually don’t want to get into legal issues.