Love you guys

[Marillion]

Hmmm... I don't know how it works in the US, but the headmaster of the school should have something to say about that, if (s)he knew... and if not, it should go to the next instance (which would presumably be the state's department of education). At some point, there must be someone who cares about illegal activities.

You'd think, but unfortunately, you've got about a 50/50 shot of anyone taking you seriously enough to look into it. And from there, odds are that the teachers will band together and deny everything, and almost certainly the investigators will take the word of the teachers over the kid(s). And then, when the teachers find out who started the whole investigation (and they will, whether or not they're legally allowed to), things will get worse for the whistleblower. 98% of the time, you need to actually catch the teacher committing the illegal activity, and even then, it's not certain. Which leads me to my 2 CP...

Document the illegal activity. I don't know if you have a cell phone, or if said cell phone has a camera, but SOMEONE in your school does. If you can get them to take a picture (or better, video) of the teacher smacking kids around, and give it to the police and the local news, the teachers won't be able to deny it.

As for what Tribble said, he's absolutely correct. One of my friends when I was in high school, a scrawny, long-haired, LaVeyan Satanist, was getting picked on, and it turned physical. Of course, a circle formed around them. Instead of taking the beating, or fighting 'fair', he asks the guy "Have you made peace with your god?" "...What?" "Because this is a fight to the death." And then he leapt at him, clawing and gouging and biting and kicking, and paying special attention to the genitals. It got so bad that the other students actually pulled him off before the security guards got there. He was suspended for a week, of course, but he was never bothered again.

[Dogmantra]

They are allowed to ... and tell you what to wear?

See, call our entire country crazy, but nigh on every school here tells you what to wear. 's called uniform

But Froogs, mate, I do think you need to sort this out. I rather like the idea of filming illegal activity. If the worst comes to the worst, you can go to the police.

[Froogleyboy]

I don't have to deal with her that often, only during reading class, my friends were in her homeroom :(

[Grim ranger]

All right, Today I woke up and rushed to the school bus. Well when I got to school, I was tortured. Like usual. A constent stream of insults were thrown at me all day. Someone stole my newly-purchased D20 modern core book and I had to let them smack me around for them to give it back. Two teachers called me a drug addict and a satanist (and took up my quartz crystal because they thought I'd "hex" them) When I got home, my mom kept up with the stream of insults, saying I'm "strange" "odd", etc. So I got on my bike and rode to my grandmaws. From there I logged on to the internet when I realised "Forget them! I'm goin' to the playground" So I just wanted to say that I love you guys. Y'all really help me escape reality.

Wait, what?!

Seriously, how stupid can people get? I understand little ridicule, been through that and all, but that kind of abuse just crosses the line. You will have your revenge one day, and when the day comes I wish you will make the best of it. We are here to support you, man.

[Voldecanter]

Did you get your Quartz Back ? ....and if your going to get your RP stuff stolen and then beaten up for it maybe you should leave it at home and appreciate it there . No But really did you get your Crystals Back ?

[thubby]

I don't have to deal with her that often, only during reading class, my friends were in her homeroom :(

the beauty of camera phones, is that they are undeniable evidence. in the absence of your parents advocating for you, get it on camera and take it to the police.
and if THAT doesn't work, Email it around. board of ed members, mayor, your friends parents, whoever.

anyone hitting the students is NOT a small matter or something to be ignored.

[Froogleyboy]

Did you get your Quartz Back ? ....and if your going to get your RP stuff stolen and then beaten up for it maybe you should leave it at home and appreciate it there . No But really did you get your Crystals Back ?

They said "You can have this back when you learn that this school is not some coven"

[thubby]

They said "You can have this back when you learn that this school is not some coven"

there is so much wrong with this, I am at a loss for words.

[Grim ranger]

there is so much wrong with this, I am at a loss for words.

You are not the only one. Sheesh, those people have either attitude problem, are all very misinformed or did not get the memo that witch hunts ended already.

[Froogleyboy]

that witch hunts ended already.

if only . . .

[20_Sided_Horror]

{Scrubbed}

[Dogmantra]

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Woah there... Plenty of people aren't that confident in social situations so use forums or chatrooms as a way of socialising while still remaining anonymous, thus getting their whole "friends" thing and not ruining everything by saying something stupid. Being "glued to the damn computer" can be what's stopping someone from getting rather depressive.

[Thelas]

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Okay, that's enough of that.

You have shown that you are obviously more intelligent than them. In the spirit of advice I was given and couldn't take - if you wait too long, you'll boil over and burst. Instead, take this time now to set up a very complicated plan that will inevitably destroy them.

And nthing "I have no interest in ordinary humans. If there are any aliens, time travelers, sliders or espers here, come join me. That is all."

[Moff Chumley]

Agreed with Dogmantra. Calm down.

[Maximum Zersk]

Dogmantra's right. That was pretty harsh.

Froogleyboy, I have one question, did the teacher hit your friend for no reason or for a very petty reason?

I'm sorry if it sounds a little jerk-ish of me, I'm just curious.

[Froogleyboy]

I hate that whiney punk! He always thinks he is sooo smart!

[Froogleyboy]

Dogmantra's right. That was pretty harsh.

Froogleyboy, I have one question, did the teacher hit your friend for no reason or for a very petty reason?

I'm sorry if it sounds a little jerk-ish of me, I'm just curious.

Well, she told him that if he didn't get a haircut (he has really long hair, below his shoulders) she would take a straight razor to his head, and he said "Your not the only one who carries a razor" and cocked an eyebrow, she told him to shut his mouth and back handed him

[THAC0]

Well, she told him that if he didn't get a haircut (he has really long hair, below his shoulders) she would take a straight razor to his head, and he said "Your not the only one who carries a razor" and cocked an eyebrow, she told him to shut his mouth and back handed him

Errors on both sides, then.

Regardless, there is no reason for a teacher to slap a student, and that should be grounds to fire, regardless of tenure.

Then again, I know several school districts in your part of the country still allow corporal punishment, so maybe not.

[Froogleyboy]

Errors on both sides, then.

Regardless, there is no reason for a teacher to slap a student, and that should be grounds to fire, regardless of tenure.

Then again, I know several school districts in your part of the country still allow corporal punishment, so maybe not.

Our school (the county even) is extreamly pro-corporal punishment

[Morty]

Oooh-kay. I'm no stranger to other students and teachers being stupid, but this is something kinda pathological. Sadly, I can't really do anything except offer my condolences. Negative though it may sound, I don't really belive people's advice to being bullied or teachers acting like this. And I have to say, corporal punishment being legal in any part of America is completely new to me.

[Froogleyboy]

They can't do this kinda stuff in college can they?

[randman22222]

They can't do this kinda stuff in college can they?

No. It's not like high school. Believe me, I hated middle and high. College was/is an incredible difference.

For starters, you're treated far more like a person, than like a disposable part in the machinery that is education.

Are you planning on going out of state? If you can afford it somehow, I'd recommend you do...

[Froogleyboy]

No. It's not like high school. Believe me, I hated middle and high. College was/is an incredible difference.

For starters, you're treated far more like a person, than like a disposable part in the machinery that is education.

Are you planning on going out of state? If you can afford it somehow, I'd recommend you do...

Moving to Holland when I'm 18

[THAC0]

Our school (the county even) is extreamly pro-corporal punishment

I figured that was the case. Not something I'm on board with, but par for the course in that part of the country.

[Maximum Zersk]

I hear Holland is nice.

Just watch out for the flooding.

Well, that's is a petty reason to hit someone, honestly. I may be a little old-fashioned in my thinking (God, I'm still a teenager and I'm saying stuff like that. ), but the only time I think it would be okay to hit someone is if they did something seriously wrong. Vandalizing? Yes. Refusal to cut your hair? NO.

[Temotei]

I'm going with the whole "pictures/video works" train.

Try not to kill someone. It really sucks to get close to killing someone. I'm all for self-defense though.

[Eldan]

If college is anything like university here, your professors won't even know you until you've been there for about for years and are working as their lab assistant.

[Dallas-Dakota]

Moving to Holland when I'm 18

So what level are ya gonna do then?

I mean, if you get kicked out of high school, adult education or something?

Do you have relatives/family or do you know people there? Do you know a person who's willing to give you a job there?

Do you know the dutch education system a little bit?
Are you going to do MBO(associates degree), HBO(apparently, what is considered real college) or WO(university)?

We're pretty damn flexible with english, but knowing some dutch might help?

Do you/will you have the money to do it? Plans man...

Eldan: It really varies on what level you're working on, how big the college/uni is, how spread the teachers are, how much do you actually stand out, etc.

But on now: Generally yeah, record a lesson from that bad teacher or so. If she doesn't do anything, well she isn't doing anything. If she does, send it anonymously (by e-mail) to the police, parents, whatever.

[zeratul]

if you're gonna be reviled for something, and called odd and weird, be the crazy kid that you Do. Not. Screw. With.

QFT, this is totally the way to go to survive in high school, and keep the idiots at bay. It works for me, that's for sure.

[Temotei]

QFT, this is totally the way to go to survive in high school, and keep the idiots at bay. It works for me, that's for sure.

Heh. Our school isn't that bad, but when an idiot comes along, they stay away from the person with infinite people who would back them up. Try and find some cool people to hang out with. If you get in trouble, it helps to have backup, and when you have some, bullies tend to think more before choosing you.

Alternatively, you can follow the above advice.