Let me just say, it is time to move on. The kids have decided that this is the end and they don't have to do anything. I have spent the last few days calling parents, writing letters to parents who I can't reach and lecturing on good behavior. We are trying a new program school wide next year and I think it will work. It is called
Responsible Thinking Process. I got to see the preview and I am already trying it in my class. I think it will work great. I need to practice and make sure I am into the "mode" so I don't go off the deep end and just yell anymore. I am tired of yelling and being mean all the time. This puts the responsibility on the child for their own behavior. I am looking forward to using it. I wish I had already had the training.