High School Teachers Are Sharing Their Dirty Secrets They’d Never Tell Their Students

Being a teacher is a lot of work—no matter what age your students are. But, when you’re teaching high school, you’re essentially teaching full grown teenagers (and some adults). While kids may be hard to control, trying to keep up with the slang, the technology, the fashion, and the drama can be exhausting. Take it from me, I actually teach high school and, it’s no day at the beach. That’s why us HS teachers have our own, dirty little secrets and habits we keep so near and dear to our hearts. Like, these wonderful fellow teachers on Reddit—I’m definitely stealing some of these.

1.

Yes, I put you in a group with the kid you have a crush on intentionally. I’m stuck here with you 180 days a year, I want to see some drama.

grumpybatman

2.

Your parents are literally the worst part of my job.

catniss32

3.

I’d let you get away with so much more if you were actually a decent person who treated others with kindness and respect. Assholes rarely get the benefit of doubt or indifference.

ExistentialistJesus

4.

The weed smell doesn’t magically disappear between the parking lot and my classroom.

FunkyChromeMedina

5.

If your parents email a teacher and argue with them, the whole staff knows. (At least at my school).

callmedoglady

6.

Yelling “fuck!” in the hallways doesn’t make you a badass. Teachers are yelling fuck in their heads all day long.

lynnmarie31583

7.

That we have much better hearing than you assume. We just choose our battles as it pertains to inappropriate comments. And sometimes I pretend not to see that thing you did just because I too found it humorous, and speaking to you about it would only result in me cracking up.

moonwalkersb

8.

When you think you are being genius by getting me to talk about random things at the beginning of class instead of “teaching”, I’m really allowing it to happen b/c I don’t have enough planned to cover a full class.

mikeyzjames

9.

Yes, we have a new seating chart… and yes, I sat you next to her because I can tell you have a crush on her. I noticed you try harder on your work when she is around, and to be honest… you two would make a cute couple 🙂

PotemaK

10.

That my students are the reason why I am second-guessing having my own kids.

bomptonbigarettes

11.

Please stop juuling in the classrooms that’s what the bathrooms are for.

deedozcheetoz

12.

That it’s just as weird for me as it is for you when we bump into each other in public.

BumblingBlunderbuss

13.

I teach middle school, not high school, but for me, it’s that I know shit sucks at home. I see it every day when you come into my class. I see the tears you’re hiding, the pain behind that class clown smile, the emotional fragility behind your tough-guy persona. I know exactly what it’s like to come from a broken home. I wish I could do something, but until you come to me, all I can do is try and let you know, with a look, a smile, a subtle turn of phrase, that I’m always there for you when you need an ear, or a shoulder.

Ainyan

14.

You’re unique, you’re not special. Set your goals high but understand that if you change your goals to needs, you will have a lifetime of disappointment.

aldesuda

15.

The odds of you using any specific piece of knowledge you learn in high school is slim. The odds of you using some piece of knowledge from high school is near absolute and you have no idea what it’s going to be or when it will happen, so you may as well try at all of it. The biggest thing you’re going to learn is how to learn.

hey_mr_ess

16.

Your sense of entitlement is most likely acquired from your upbringing, so parent teacher conferences to discuss your grades aren’t going to do shit when the parents just blame us, despite you putting in little to zero effort.

FancyShrimp

17.

To my freshmen, yes I always know when you didn’t do my math because you stayed up late playing Fortnite, you added me as a friend on Epic so I see that. Also the amount of homework not done in lower grades when new battlepasses come out is so coincidental.

To a specific freshman, I support your desire to become a streamer, but editing videos should not keep you away from your homework for a whole week and your friends always rat you out when you stay home/skip to make/edit those videos.

To all highschoolers I teach, you’re dumb, but I do love you guys. I’m not stupid and while I know you cheat on your homework, I don’t care since it’s only worth 10% of your grade and you’re forgoing the practice you can get before the test.

Thechadhimself

18.

I don’t care that you came to class stoned. Just stop interrupting class, and for gods sake, don’t touch any power tools while you’re stoned.

AKraiderfan

19.

I hate the texts as much as you do, but everyone just shrugs when I suggest changing them up! I’m sorry they made us keep that awful After book on the list, I genuinely offered to buy them all back from students so I could burn the waste of time that they are.

Original_AiNE

20.

A lot of us probably drink, smoke, sleep around, etc more than you do, and hearing you talking about it and trying to hide it as if its something we wouldn’t know about is richly ironic.

joerobo

21.

If you are stupid enough to have filmed yourself doing something that can get you in trouble, especially legal trouble, for the love of God don’t post it online.

a_casual_observer

22.

One of the most valuable lessons I can teach you is to fake looking busy.

If we’re supposed to be working on an assignment or reading or whatever, and you see me coming your way… At the least have a piece of paper on your desk and a pen in your hand and some shit on your paper, and then I won’t bother you. If you have nothing going on and can’t even be bothered to make it look like you’re trying, I’m heading your way.

This lesson will be invaluable with eventual bosses someday.

SmilingSarcastic1221

23.

Yes, I do have favorite students. No, I won’t tell you who they are because that would discourage you, but yes they’re probably who you imagine them to be.

tit_wrangler

24.

You can be unsuccessful at school but successful in life. I pretend that it is important for you to do well in my subject, but in reality you’ll most probably find your niche in life and be reasonably content or hopefully extremely happy. You might hate Maths, English, Science, but turn out to be the most amazing parent, artist, carpenter or even a mathematician, playwright or researcher. You might get the lowest scores in class and end up being the most successful of your peers. I feign annoyance, anger, disappointment. I reluctantly phone your parents, give you detentions, or write up critical reports. I have to, it’s my job. If you do well in my subject then that’s great, but if you don’t then just relax. We can’t all be good at everything.

Oh, and do you think you hate exams, tests and homework? Your mild dislike of the work is a mere candle flame compared to the hatred that burns like a million suns, that I feel when I have to fucking mark it.

this_is_life_now

10 Studying Skills All Students Need to Know

Those who understand the value of education at an early age develop the necessary skills for them to succeed such as learning how to ask to write my research paper.

Teachers will take you through various subjects in school however students have to figure out how to study themselves.

There are some students that will shine at it from a young age; they have a genuine curiosity for what is being taught and are eager to consume as much as they can. Other students struggle to find the motivation to keep their heads in a book.

Here a few skills recommended by educators for school-going students which will help them remain on top of their game in the real world too.

  • Organization is key

Being organized as a child, will make you organized as an adult. Students in elementary school need to be told to write down deadlines, tasks, due dates, events and scheduled activities in order for them to be able to visualize their tasks. Younger children find it easier to understand visuals and writing tasks down on a planner makes it easier.

  • Learning to break down big tasks

Children need learn to break down big tasks and approach them in parts instead of leaving it to the last minute. Procrastination is a common problem for adults whether it is in the workplace or in their personal lives, so learning to break down big tasks early on is a useful way to prevent avoidable stress.

  • Taking good notes

There’s a clear difference between students who take good notes and pay attention and those who don’t. Students should be given tasks on reading and comprehension so they are able to identify and extract the main ideas/concepts discussed in their lessons.

In college, students are expected to be able study independently. College professors teach through active discussions in class rather than writing notes on the board. In order to keep up with the professor, college students have been using their smartphones to record professors as they speak. Some professors make videos of lectures available to the students. Others go a step further and avail transcription services so students have lectures in written form, making it more convenient for them when studying.

  • Slow and steady wins the race

The best students aren’t the ones who cram prior to tests. In order for them to adequately absorb information, students need to get into the habit of reviewing their notes every night and prepare for classes in advance. Preparing for classes in advance puts them in a better position to understand the lesson and get the most out of it.

  • Study groups

Study groups encourage students to actively explain concepts and teach each other. Students that teach others within study groups not only help others but also themselves. Teaching others enables students to comprehend the information better which is why study groups are so beneficial.

  • Prioritizing homework

Homework should be a priority after students come back from school. Assignments at home need to be completed thoughtfully and thoroughly. Homework is a student’s chance to show how well they have understood what was being taught in class.

  • Concentrate when you need to

Concentration is a problem with many students. Students that are easily distracted will not do as well in school. Distractions such as smartphones, laptops and other video games should be kept away when they are studying so all their attention is on their work. Classmates or friends that become a distraction should be kept away from younger children.

  • Ask questions

Asking questions comes naturally to some; it’s a skill that is essential for the growth of students. Luckily, the skill of asking questions can be taught. Teachers don’t always communicate in a way which is well-received by all students therefore students need to ask questions when they lack clarity on a topic.

Good teachers stimulate their students in ways which emboldens them to form their own questions. Class projects engage students in independent research. They are given specific responsibilities and in order to do them well, they tend to ask plenty of questions to clear any doubts they may have.

  • Use the extra help

Students need to take ownership of their studies and go to teachers/professors for help when it is needed.  This applies in the real world too, employees should be able to communicate their concerns freely with their employers.

  • Take  advantage of all available resources

There is an abundance of educational materials that students can use to help them study. There are educational games that they can play, online tutorials which they can follow and online practice questions which they can use to test themselves.

With these skills, a student should be able to go through school and college with no hiccups. Mastering these skills as a students will lead to you become a responsible and disciplined adult who employers are going to love!

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