My Teacher Took Away My Scissors

My Teacher Took Away My Scissors

Hey everyone,

Today at school was quite an experience. As one of the favorite students among my teachers and peers, I was heading out to recess when I realized I had forgotten to put my scissors away.

I was carrying them safely, with the tips tucked inside my hands, as I walked out the door. Suddenly, one of the strictest teachers in the school called my name. When I approached her, she asked why I had scissors in my hands—a pretty standard question from teachers.

I replied, “Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot to leave them behind.” She then told me that if I handed them over, she would return them to my class.

I shrugged it off and continued with my day. After recess, I went to her classroom to ask for my scissors back. She asked if I needed them for my next class, and since it was going to be art-related, I said yes.

To my surprise, she walked with me to my classroom and informed both my French teacher and my homeroom teacher that I was doing something suspicious with scissors outside. My French teacher started to say, “We probably won’t need scissors since it’s Fre-” but was quickly interrupted by the strict teacher, who announced to the entire class that I could speak to the principal and office staff at the end of the day about getting my scissors back.

After that, my homeroom teacher looked at me differently and asked why I had them when she specifically told us to put the scissors away. Just for context, my friend had been using my scissors, and when the bell rang, I ended up with them.

At the end of the day, I went to the office to ask the secretary, principal, and other staff about my scissors, but no one had any information. I then had to track down the strict teacher. In front of two other teachers, she asked if I was planning to do arts and crafts that day, to which I replied, “Maybe.”

She told me that since she didn’t believe me anymore, I would have to speak to her tomorrow morning. Every time she spoke to me, it felt sarcastic or rude.

I’m wondering if this is even allowed legally, and if so, what law applies? Is there anything I can do? With March Break coming up, I feel like this cycle of tension will just continue.

Apparently, she considered the scissors “dangerous weapons,” even though I never pointed them at anyone or intended to hurt anyone. They’re just pink safety scissors meant for 5-8 year-olds!

Honestly, if she had just given me a warning, it would have felt more appropriate, but the way she handled everything over a simple mistake seems extreme.

Sorry for any grammar errors.