Comments on: Students Who Drop Out of School Can Lose Driver’s Licence http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/ Elona Hartjes shares the insights, resources and practical classroom strategies that have earned her A Teacher of Distinction Award. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elona Hartjes http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-69037 Elona Hartjes Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:29:55 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-69037 Nina, I think the law only applies to those under 18 and does not affect people once they reach 19 so a 40 year old would not be affected. I agree it all starts at home and teachers and parents need to work together for the best of students. Nina,
I think the law only applies to those under 18 and does not affect people once they reach 19 so a 40 year old would not be affected.

I agree it all starts at home and teachers and parents need to work together for the best of students.

]]> By: Nina http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-69029 Nina Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:24:49 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-69029 As a parent, I think it needs to be clearer. Does this mean below 18 the license can be taken away? So never, ever when this person is 40yrs old he still cant have a license? Or does it mean during school age and driving age it will be taken away if they are not doing good or drop out? Stupid law! It all starts at home and with teachers. Who wants to be in school with a screaming teachers or one that doesnt care? I have to say teachers ARE NOT what they use to be and that is INSPIRATIONAL! I had so many and now my kids are very lucky if they have one. I choose home school if I could. As a parent, I think it needs to be clearer. Does this mean below 18 the license can be taken away? So never, ever when this person is 40yrs old he still cant have a license? Or does it mean during school age and driving age it will be taken away if they are not doing good or drop out? Stupid law!
It all starts at home and with teachers. Who wants to be in school with a screaming teachers or one that doesnt care? I have to say teachers ARE NOT what they use to be and that is INSPIRATIONAL! I had so many and now my kids are very lucky if they have one. I choose home school if I could.

]]> By: Shannah http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-69027 Shannah Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:26:09 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-69027 i think that when a student drops out they should be able to keep there license because if you are in the same condition I am in and wanting to drop out and go to college because of finacial problems at home then you should be able to keep them so that you can get around to college and to work. because i have a 10 year old little sister who i want to help take care of and i want to get out of living in the apartments because we have a house hold of 5 and it gets crowded here. i think that when a student drops out they should be able to keep there license because if you are in the same condition I am in and wanting to drop out and go to college because of finacial problems at home then you should be able to keep them so that you can get around to college and to work. because i have a 10 year old little sister who i want to help take care of and i want to get out of living in the apartments because we have a house hold of 5 and it gets crowded here.

]]> By: Elona Hartjes http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-69025 Elona Hartjes Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:08:31 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-69025 Gene, What can I say! Gene,
What can I say!

]]> By: Gene http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-69024 Gene Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:26:52 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-69024 I am a 17 year old student in Alberta. This law is a pathetic attempt for the government to try and keep people in school arbitrarily. Many of these drop-outs leave school because they are ostracized by thier peers or they feel that what they are being taught is irrelavant. To take away thier license is to cripple them and leave them in a worse position to find a job. SO to demand they go back to school in exchange for their license will lilely lead them down the path of depression. I am a 17 year old student in Alberta. This law is a pathetic attempt for the government to try and keep people in school arbitrarily. Many of these drop-outs leave school because they are ostracized by thier peers or they feel that what they are being taught is irrelavant. To take away thier license is to cripple them and leave them in a worse position to find a job. SO to demand they go back to school in exchange for their license will lilely lead them down the path of depression.

]]> By: Russell http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-68880 Russell Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:12:57 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-68880 Im 17 and its been in my mind to drop out for awhile now. (Even since i was 15) School just doesn't work out for me. I get into fist fights with most of the kids. In honesty schools been going on for about 2 months I've already missed 104 days of school due to suspensions and simply not going. I have 16 credits and no community hours, What the hell is this law. There is kids out there who simply just cant put up with the PEOPLE in school. Its not necessarily their lazy, im extremely shy and easy to provoke I've almost fought teachers over some stupid stuff. This is saying because I cant deal with the idiots in my school I cant drive! how am i suppose to get to work? I have also suffered a pretty sever injury, I cut my index finger and my thumb off in shop class (which have been re attached by a rather awesome Surgeon) and my physio is over 2 hours away! How am i suppose to get there Could you please send me some more information Rlong187@hotmail.com Im 17 and its been in my mind to drop out for awhile now. (Even since i was 15) School just doesn’t work out for me. I get into fist fights with most of the kids. In honesty schools been going on for about 2 months
I’ve already missed 104 days of school due to suspensions and simply not going. I have 16 credits and no community hours, What the hell is this law. There is kids out there who simply just cant put up with the PEOPLE in school. Its not necessarily their lazy, im extremely shy and easy to provoke I’ve almost fought teachers over some stupid stuff. This is saying because I cant deal with the idiots in my school I cant drive! how am i suppose to get to work? I have also suffered a pretty sever injury, I cut my index finger and my thumb off in shop class (which have been re attached by a rather awesome Surgeon) and my physio is over 2 hours away! How am i suppose to get there

Could you please send me some more information
Rlong187@hotmail.com

]]> By: kyle http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-68879 kyle Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:04:12 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-68879 if im 18 i don't need a parents signature right? and they wont get a call that im no longer in school right? if im 18 i don’t need a parents signature right? and they wont get a call that im no longer in school right?

]]> By: Tori http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-68725 Tori Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:58:01 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-68725 I live in Alabama and i'm dropping out of school to get into college faster, all colleges accept a GED. I don't think it's right to pull license either because of work I need work to pay for college. I also have a question i know for around 100 dollars you can get it back but what if you get your GED immediately after, do you get to keep your license? And I found a area where in the future if i need it i'll get a high school diploma I already know some jobs don't accept just a GED i'm prepared to move forward. Also i know several people who have done this and finished there community college by the time the others graduate. By the way i'm 17 and a junior. I live in Alabama and i’m dropping out of school to get into college faster, all colleges accept a GED. I don’t think it’s right to pull license either because of work I need work to pay for college. I also have a question i know for around 100 dollars you can get it back but what if you get your GED immediately after, do you get to keep your license? And I found a area where in the future if i need it i’ll get a high school diploma I already know some jobs don’t accept just a GED i’m prepared to move forward. Also i know several people who have done this and finished there community college by the time the others graduate. By the way i’m 17 and a junior.

]]> By: Shay http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-68430 Shay Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:03:44 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-68430 I went to school,graduated and have had some college. When I was younger, I had a hard time in school. The school offered my family a program that kept me out of resource but allowed me to have a teachers aid available and sometimes their in class with me. I really was lucky because I was not picked on or made fun of. Now children are different, they are not like we had 15 years ago, and the rooms did not have as many students. During this time for the most part many teachers took the time to explain things a little more than they do now. While in college I encountered some of the things some of the students or people on here are talking about. When I was ignored I had the fight or flight symdrome, many time I wanted to run. I had a good friend in college that encouraged me to continue and who helped me when she could. I think the key is not to give up. I recently decided to make use of tutors. Many people think that its embarrasing and so did I to ask for help, but its really not that bad. I even had a man that was willing to work with me when I had noone to watch my youngest son. He would go out of his way to meet with me in public places where my son could play while we worked. It is really amazing how many people with step out and help you if you are genuinly needing it and ready to do the work. I do believe that people who are old enough to get their liscence should be able to if they are 18. I have a nephew who was banned from school. He is a great kid he reminded that some teachers do not take the time to help the students. I watched a movie called Waiting on Superman and even though you might think its boring when you sit down and really watch it, its kinda sad. Once teachers have been teaching for two years they get tenure, which lets them not be fired. This is not good. I believe they should be rated by faculty and students and students should be able to express their feeling without feeling uncomfortable and anonymously. So I say again I really wish the government would reconsider liscence revoktion for students who drop out or get put out. I went to school,graduated and have had some college. When I was younger, I had a hard time in school. The school offered my family a program that kept me out of resource but allowed me to have a teachers aid available and sometimes their in class with me. I really was lucky because I was not picked on or made fun of. Now children are different, they are not like we had 15 years ago, and the rooms did not have as many students. During this time for the most part many teachers took the time to explain things a little more than they do now.
While in college I encountered some of the things some of the students or people on here are talking about. When I was ignored I had the fight or flight symdrome, many time I wanted to run. I had a good friend in college that encouraged me to continue and who helped me when she could. I think the key is not to give up. I recently decided to make use of tutors. Many people think that its embarrasing and so did I to ask for help, but its really not that bad. I even had a man that was willing to work with me when I had noone to watch my youngest son. He would go out of his way to meet with me in public places where my son could play while we worked. It is really amazing how many people with step out and help you if you are genuinly needing it and ready to do the work.
I do believe that people who are old enough to get their liscence should be able to if they are 18. I have a nephew who was banned from school. He is a great kid he reminded that some teachers do not take the time to help the students. I watched a movie called Waiting on Superman and even though you might think its boring when you sit down and really watch it, its kinda sad. Once teachers have been teaching for two years they get tenure, which lets them not be fired. This is not good. I believe they should be rated by faculty and students and students should be able to express their feeling without feeling uncomfortable and anonymously. So I say again I really wish the government would reconsider liscence revoktion for students who drop out or get put out.

]]> By: Lisa Singer http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/comment-page-2/#comment-66213 Lisa Singer Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:58:12 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2006/12/13/students-who-drop-out-of-school-can-lose-drivers-licence/#comment-66213 If you do drop out of school and your license is taken away, there are still other options. I'm not saying I agree with the law, I'm just here to present some other options to those who have been directly affected by this. They can still earn their high school diploma online from the comfort of their home without having to attend school or drive anywhere. Check out Franklin Virtual Schools for more information. If you do drop out of school and your license is taken away, there are still other options. I’m not saying I agree with the law, I’m just here to present some other options to those who have been directly affected by this. They can still earn their high school diploma online from the comfort of their home without having to attend school or drive anywhere. Check out Franklin Virtual Schools for more information.

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