Today, my AP government teacher moved our seats and of course, I was seated next to my ex who has harassed me ever since our breakup. When I asked the teacher after class if I could please have a seat change, she told me I would have to write a 3-page essay on why I made the request. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, a girl in my class threw a temper tantrum. Why? Because she wanted my seat. We're in high school. FML
Today, I found out that my classmates hate me so much that they have a seating arrangement where people have to sit next to me on a rotating basis. A fight broke out yesterday because someone tried to skip their turn. FML
Today, while on the bus, I found out the seat I'd taken was the preferred spot of a very hostile and extremely overweight freshman. Instead of letting me find different place to sit, she half sat on me, and completely ignored my attempts to dislodge myself all the way to school. FML
Today, I asked my teacher if he could tutor me for my upcoming exam. He said he'd look into it and let me know later. I later got called to the principal's office because my teacher claimed I'd propositioned him for sex. FML
Today, at my art school, during the class my teacher left the classroom. I stood up from my seat to ask my friend something. When I sat back down, one of my guy classmates was sitting there. I sat on his lap and right at that moment my teacher came back. FML
Today, I got an e-mail from my seminar tutor asking why I wasn't in class. I was sitting next to him. FML
Today, it's my first day of high school. It's also my first day of a three-day in-school suspension. The reason? I sat next to a girl and she immediately got up and told the teacher that she didn't "feel safe". FML
Today, I had to show a new student around my school. Normally, that wouldn't be such a bad thing, but the student was my crazy, overly-attached ex. I transferred schools to get away from her in the first place. FML
Today, I was in class just taking notes and minding my own business. The teacher has already called my parents twice complaining about me. As we are taking 3 pages of notes she grabs mine and rips them up, saying that she is sick and tired of me drawing. I was drawing the graphs on the board. FML
Today, I, a person who has graduated high school, encountered one of my high school teachers in public. The one known for her rampant ableism against me and tendency to get heated when people don't respond immediately to her when she talks. I've had horrible social anxiety for several years. Do the math. FML
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concon4815 10
If you explain the situation and the teacher still doesn't make the change then go above them and go to an principal. There is no reason you should have to feel harassed in school
arano 29
If your teacher won't help you then maybe go to a higher up, OP. Teacher's can be assholes for no reason. Or just write a damn good essay.
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youngmessi252525 20
If you really want the change you'll do it, but that really sucks. Best of luck OP!
Thegoofygoober 15
Why are people down voting this comment? it's factually true, the teacher asked for a three page essay and the topic would be harassment.
Jetix7402 22
If I was in the situation, I'd gladly write 8 pages
Star_Gazer_x 16
I would also write a detailed essay including both the topic of harassment from mentioned ex, and why the teacher is clearly incapable of carrying out their duty of care all people in authoritative/care positions are responsible for for putting OP in this situation to start with... -_-
concon4815 10
If you explain the situation and the teacher still doesn't make the change then go above them and go to an principal. There is no reason you should have to feel harassed in school
ChristinePi 36
She/he might also want to let other adults know that their ex harassing them in general. That type of attitude shouldn't be tolerated in school.
arano 29
If your teacher won't help you then maybe go to a higher up, OP. Teacher's can be assholes for no reason. Or just write a damn good essay.
sunsetium 14
I don't know how the AP thing works, but if you can talk to him and explain your situation he might pull some strings.
holly_fly 34
It's not about the AP class, it's just the teacher. :/
Suaria 38
AP just refers to Advanced Placement. You then have to take a test through the college board at your school for it at the end of the year. If you do well enough most colleges won't make you take the class again and will give you credit for the class. That is how AP classes work. There is no special treatment. The OP has a problem with the teacher and not the class.
hardcorefan16 22
Totally worth it if you really don't want to sit next to them.
anonyferret 16
Well, at least you'll have plenty to say about her...
watermelon15 35
Yea I think it would be pretty easy to write
rattyrayvn 21
"(Ex's name here) is a *******", copy and paste for 3 pages.
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
I had a similar idea but I was going to go with "If you don't move me I'll sue" instead.
Goblin182 27
Tell the teacher that your ex is bullying you and that if you write the essay you will also turn it in to the police. And that you will include a paragraph about how you went to the teacher, let her know you were being bullied and the teacher did nothing to prevent the bullying. Using the word "bullying" should get her attention.
kingdomgirl94 29
"Harassment" and "enabling" might as well. Unfortunately the word "bullying" is still a shrug off kind of thing for a lot of people because it sounds like Billy is picking on Suzy and calling her names. I don't agree with it, but a lot of people still think that way.
TheRiddler23 9
# 23 the police where I live say otherwise. In fact you can land jail time depending the severity of the situation.
mariri9206 32
Ah, Riddler is from Canada. That's why the police care about bullying - they're years ahead of the US of A.
theSilverking 4
Weite the essay I'm sure you have lots to say and it will also help you vent out and leave definite proof that you are not okay seating next to that person and that they are bothering you.
Katyness 14
I'm sure you have enough research done to get through this essay. get writing, OP!