Teacher rattles table in class, student calls 911

[Stoner4Life]

ATHERTON, Calif. – A California school teacher was placed on paid administrative leave after he rattled a table to get the attention of his math students, startling an eighth-grade girl who used her cell phone to call police.

Atherton police Sgt. Tim Lynch tells the Palo Alto Daily News that officers went to Selby Lane School Tuesday afternoon because of reports a teacher was causing a disturbance.

Officers found a calm teacher with class in session.

The sergeant says the teacher's table-rattling startled a student and she used her cell phone to call 911. He says other students in the class weren't bothered by the teacher's actions.

Redwood City School District deputy superintendent John Baker says the teacher was placed on leave because there was a police response.

that would be the last time that little snapperhead walked into my classroom w/a cell phone.......

 

[Eatatjoes]

So rattling a table is grounds for an emergency call nowadays? When I was in elementary school I had a teacher slam me against a wall, I never said a thing. I'm not saying it's right but I'll bet the girl that called was doing so just to spite the teacher. She's the one who should get into trouble.

 

[Pseudo]

man stoner, when i was a young punk in 6th grade the asshole teacher was teaching geography and telling us that italy was the one that looked like a boot, i said "that one looks more like a boot to me" he ran across the room, knocked my desk over, picked me up and threw me against the radiator, and fucking punched me in the stomach, he probably rattled a table everyday and i didnt notice

 

[Mrs.Babba]

So ridiculous, poor teachers have a hard enough time as it is!

 

[mcattak]

Had a teacher pull the chair out from under me in the 5th grade....I was kinda a little punk though...

mc

 

[Eatatjoes]

Your story beats mine by far Pseudo

 

[windsurfer]

Is it just me or does this story sound dis-believable... I mean the story has been made up completely

 

[Stoner4Life]

Is it just me or does this story sound dis-believable... I mean the story has been made up completely

we could only wish, in the meanwhile I'd bet her douche-bag parents are talking to a lawyer about remunerations for their daughters shattered psyche.

it's just that kind of society we live in today.......

 

[BornToBeWild]

So ridiculous, poor teachers have a hard enough time as it is!

I agree teachers are great people! After many years some of the meanest teachers are still my friends, because they weren't the ones who would let you down and strive to be the best. The girl with cellphone in class is the one who should be punished I would take the phone away and yell at her. Guess ya can't do that these days??

 

[hippydan]

Unbelievable. I'd be embarrassed to have that rotten brat for a daughter. Maybe she shouldn't be texting in class and pay more attention so she won't get startled over a rattled desk.

 

[Hammerhead]

You guys had some mean teachers. I did not have bad teachers I WAS A BAD STUDENT It is so true I agree with Mrs Babba teachers these days dont get paid shit and there job is hard dealing with punk ass kids all day.


How the hell does a rattling desk make you so afaraid you need to call leo. It just sound wrong to me.

 

[Calimed]

Sounds like something a kid from Atherton would do.

 

[mosstrooper]

People will report the stupidest thing to the police these days.
The Stolen Snowman

 

[windsurfer]

mossy that phonecall made me remember this..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ2aAmMRjxc



almost as funny as the drummer in the wrong band

 

[Bullfrog44]

Don't worry, teacher is getting paid leave and can't get fired. If you have been a teacher for 3 years your get 10 year (sp), so you can't get fired for things like this. Just take the vacation and move on.

BTW - What was this girl thinking? Maybe she lives in an abusive home or something. Either way, doesn't sound like the teachers fault.

 

[big ballin 88]

How did she manage to have time to make a phone call during the class? When i was in high school, if they even saw your cell they would take it...

 

[windsurfer]

How did she manage to have time to make a phone call during the class? When i was in high school, if they even saw your cell they would take it...

Yeh I know I was writing a post to ask that aswell... and also ask why if not that, did her classmates who she was sitting next to not say anything? surely they knew, and they said nothing?

but i just clicked "back" as i mean this is not in court we are not the jurys with the accused and witnesses to come back to us with explanations of events.... unless one of the students smokes pot and might log onto this site, realise its talking about the situation in his class... he registers... posts updates and responses to our questions...

that is ascenario that may occur but is unlikely to happen

 

[IE2KS_KUSH]

Re: Teacher rattles table in class, student calls 911

Corporal punishment..bring it back.

 

[NorCal]

FYI Atherton is one of the most affluent cities in america if not the most. It's mostly all very very wealthy people that live there in very very expensive mansions. I'm talking probably the highest concentration of billionaires and mega millionaires in one city. It's mainly populated by the big wigs of all the huge silicon valley corporations. Chances are she's probably some spoiled daughter of a very well off family. Funny thing is, I can imagine if this was a 5th grader maybe. But an 8th grader? That's ridiculous, she's about to be graduating in a few months and become a freshman.

 

[Mrs.Babba]

She was in the bathroom when she called the cops, when they got there the classroom was calm and no one was "traumatized" like she made it out to be! little shit starter!