Good excuse to switch teachers?

Question

I know this is a dumb question and you have better things to do but I need help!!! Ok, I have this HORRIBLE teacher for my first period class, and I know there is another teacher that period that I could have gotten. but you can't switch classes unless you're dropping a class or something. so can anyone think of a good excuse to tell my guidance counselor to switch my teacher? nothing that will get him arrested or fired or anything, but a solid excuse.

and please no "funny" excuses or offensive or dumb excuses. and no rude comments please, I will report you.

oh yeah, and I will choose a best answer.

Answer 1

"conflict of interest"....that's all you need to say....if they ask you to elaborate just say its personal

Answer 2

How long have you been in school to determine whether or not this person is a HORRIBLE teacher?  Do you fear you will not learn anything and fail, or do you want to be in a class with an easy teacher and/or your friends?

If you actually think you will have issues learning, then have your parents call the school.  If it's for petty reasons, suck it up.  You may learn more than the class content from the experience.

Answer 3

i believe, one should first try to change oneself -- in fact, one has control only on oneself & one's emotions - so that is the only thing that one Can change & change for the better.

it is unfortunate that you've got a "horrible" teacher - i know it can affect the student's motivation & interest. however, consider this: if you didn't know of the other teacher, if you didn't have an "alternative", would your reaction & approach have been the same? wouldn't your dislike have been milder & your tolerance & willingness to adjust be greater?

my humble, tho' experienced advice would be to try to understand exactly what you dislike about the present teacher & either speak to her/him about a few things (along with other students if they feel the same) & adjust your own emotions & approach - that would also help you in the long run.

all the best ...

Answer 4

Just have your parents call in and talk to the counselor.

Idk where you live, but here in California, if your parent requests it, they HAVE to do it.

Answer 5

I think you should stick with the teacher and tough it out. Your entire life you are going to be working with and answering to people you don't like... people you may consider "horrible." The best way to mature and have good interpersonal skills is to consider it a learning experience and find the best way to respect your teacher, even though you may disagree with his or her way of teaching.  

Answer 6

I can't give you a good excuse because I don't believe that it is a smart move.  What are you gonna do when the boss you get is horrible?  Change bosses?  Quit?  That's what you want to do now.  You gotta learn to work with people like that.  And, you won't if you keep ducking stuff like this.

Answer 7

At our school, having your parents discuss it with the counselor seems to do the trick.  However, wanting to get out of a class simply because the teacher is hard, as opposed to a big jerk, is not the right move.  Whether or not it's true, it will make you look lazy to your counselor and the teachers involved.  At this time next year, you'll be looking to those people to give you a recommendation for college.  Think about what's best for you.  But if the teacher is a really crappy person, get out at all costs.  They'll suck the life out of you.

Answer 8

Just get your parents to call in and say they want you out of that class because the teacher is awful. Your counselor should listen to your parents. They say stupid stuff like you need an excuse but you really don't

Answer 9

I agree w/ the first answer.

Tell your parents that you are afraid of failing because of this teacher.