I was first planning on being honest and I'm still considering that. However, thinking about it last night and throughout the school day, I was thinking to just be quiet about it and see what happens. She's nice but she's not afraid to write someone up for breaking a rule. If she gave my friend a referral for being late to class, I'd be surprised if she forgave me and didn't write me up. Honesty is good and I think that I'd feel better about myself if I told her what happened but I'm more worried about saving my high school education at this point then myself.
Might well be that I missed it. But rejoice, you're officially in the clear. I've yet to meet a teacher who memorizes her pupils' handwriting. And even in the unlikely case that she does find out - act surprised. Who knows, the other kid could've just stolen it from you when he saw that the teacher did not even bother to read it. Heck, I doubt the teacher herself is particularly eager to bring this issue to any hearing as she would have to explain why she's giving credit without reading stuff.
I'm trying to think what handwritten assignments we have turned in her class. I don't recall any. We had to do a type-up twice and she goes right through when she checks HW, which we rarely have. Its always read chapter so and so.
I'm hoping for some more opinions on this so I can figure out what to do. At first I was leaning toward honesty but now, tbh, I'm going toward just staying quiet.
Perfect. Now you only need to send her an email with some make-up problem so she won't be concerned and potentially alert anymore. To pick up Hardcore's suggestion, you could tell her that you have a small ***** but I would recommend against it. Just think of something.
I'm sorry, Alen but a lie is a lie. You want to be honest but don't want to accept repercussions? Consequences come with actions. Face the small problems now and you won't run from the big ones later. I believe in you.
That's true Rev. I'm thinking about being quiet about it though. Plus, I've made my first step in saying "no" as stupid as that may sound. This freshmen girl asked me for my paper three times today and I told her no. She got mad for like a minute so it was all good.
I think I may just tell her Monday that I got it all figured out after some long and hard thinking. I'll definitely thank her for her worries though, appreciate that even if nothing came out of it. (This is assuming I don't change my mind by Sunday night).
I kinda expected this response from the Rev, but c'mon, why should he risk a suspension that could cause damage to his whole further education and life when he didn't do anything that remotely deserves this punishment? Yeah, he cheated. He knows it was wrong. He's scared. He's feeling bad already. I think the last couple of days were plenty punishing and have driven the point home quite well. It's not like he hasn't suffered from the consequences already. I sincerely respect your opinion but I don't think there's a point in being honest under these circumstances. I consider it a white lie by omission
Yeah, I am. But, I'm also a father and I'd want my boy to man up and face his responsibilities. No offense, Alen. You don't owe me or anyone else explanations, brother. Do what you gotta do. You are allowed to make your fair share of mistakes.That is what growing up is about. Dang, I am a father.
If she doesnt return the assignment to him Monday I'd consider coming clean. My guess would be she perhaps figured it out, combined w/ your email about wanting to talk to her she's waiting for you to do the "right thing". Unless of course she's a traditionally slow grader. I think you're fine tbh. And even if she approaches you I think you can talk/cry your way out of any serious trouble lol.
She doesn't look that good. Plus, I'm worried about my 94 A going down in that spanish class lol. We turned in a different assignment three weeks ago and I still haven't gotten it back.
Good move then I think you're fine then. The longer it takes her to grade, the further she falls behind and the less attention she's paying to the details; like remembering your handwriting. Relax, have a beer, and enjoy your weekend lol. (joke on the beer...I'd never encourage under aged drinking.)
okay okay. fighting on the interwebz is stoopid. this still doesn't answer the question. how'd this go?
Just tell her the truth bro, there is no substitute for honesty. Your reputation follows you around and when people know they can trust you life gets a lot easier. I was never a teaches pet or anything when I was in HS but I was honest and my teaches knew it. As a result they cut me slack when I needed it because they knew I wasn't trying to BS them.
Sorry about not updating you guys. After first saying I would be honest, I thought it over and decided to stay quiet about it. So far, nothing has been brought up by her nor has she acted like she knows anything about it. Today, we turned in an assignment that was very similar to the one that was turned in by the kid. On the first one that was turned in by him, I wrote really sloppy lol. On this one, I wrote my best handwriting and it took me like an hour to do LOL. Even though, I've decided to stay quiet about it, I have learned my lesson. Several people have asked for my papers and I said no to them. Thanks for all the advice.
I hope all works out for you alen. I am worried about it tho', lying, even by omission, is still lying. And it could come back to haunt you. I hope not for your sake. Glad you learned a lesson from it.
