My Teacher Took Away My Scissors
Hi everyone,
Today at school, I was having an average day, being one of the more popular students among my teachers and classmates. As I was heading to recess, I realized I had forgotten to put away my scissors.
I was holding them safely, with the tips tucked away in my palms, as I walked out the door. Then, one of the strictest teachers in the school called my name. I approached her, and she inquired about the scissors, which is a pretty normal question for teachers.
I replied, “Oh, sorry! I forgot to put them away!”
She told me if I handed them over, she would return them to my classroom. I shrugged and went on with my day.
However, after recess, I went back to her class to request my scissors. She asked if I needed them for my next class, to which I replied, “Yes,” since we would be doing something art-related.
She marched with me down the hallway to my classroom and informed my French teacher (who was also my homeroom teacher) that I was supposedly doing something suspicious with scissors outside. The French teacher started to say, “We probably won’t need scissors since it’s Fre-” but was quickly cut off by my mean teacher, who announced to the entire class that I could speak with the principal or office staff at the end of the day to get my scissors back.
My homeroom teacher looked at me differently then, asking why I had the scissors when she had instructed everyone to put them away. For context, my friend had borrowed my scissors, and when the bell rang, I ended up with them in my hand.
By the end of the day, I went to the office, but the secretary, principal, and other staff had no idea where my scissors were. I had to seek out the mean teacher, and in front of two other teachers, she asked if I was doing arts and crafts that day. I said, “Maybe.”
She replied, saying that since she didn’t believe me anymore, I could talk to her tomorrow morning. Keep in mind, every time she spoke to me, it felt either sarcastic or downright rude.
I’m wondering if this is even legal and if there are any laws regarding this. What options do I have? With March Break coming up, I fear she’s going to keep dragging this out.
She labeled my scissors as “dangerous weapons,” even though I never pointed them at anyone or intended to harm anyone. They’re just pink safety scissors for kids ages 5-8!
Honestly, a simple warning would have sufficed, but it’s wild how much trouble I’ve gotten into over an accident.
Apologies for any grammar mistakes!
It sounds like you had a really frustrating experience with that teacher, especially since it seems like you were just caught in a misunderstanding. While I can’t provide legal advice, I can suggest a couple of things you might consider doing:
Talk to a Parent or Guardian: Share your story with them. They might offer a different perspective or help you approach the situation more formally if necessary.
Speak with a Trusted Teacher or Counselor: If you have a teacher or school counselor that you trust, consider talking to them about what happened. They may be able to mediate the situation or at least provide you with support.
Keep Documentation: Write down what happened so you have all the details clear. It could help if you decide to talk to someone about it later.
Stay Calm and Professional: If you do end up speaking to the teacher again, try to stay calm and express how you felt about the situation. Sometimes teachers don’t realize how their actions affect students.
Understand School Policies: Familiarize yourself with your school’s policy on personal items and what constitutes a “dangerous weapon.” This can help you frame your argument if you need to discuss it with school officials.
It’s unfortunate that you felt singled out, especially when it seems like there was no real danger. Remember, communication can often resolve misunderstandings. Good luck, and I hope things improve for you after the break!