Oooh the first parent conference of the year

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I have been dealing with a difficult relationship with a student along with her frustration and anger about not succeeding in class since September. In terms of the inter-personal relationship things have improved but her test grades haven't all that much. Mom is furious and wants a different teacher as if the structure of the cell changes from classroom to classroom. She called the guidance counselor today furious that her daughter failed today's test and demanding a new teacher. The counselor said that we all have to have a conference first and the mom was like "fine I will be there at 10". HAHAHAHA I'm available for conferences from 7:15am until 8am. The counselor told her that and she said "that is too early". A conference also requires 24 hours prior notice to the teacher. I will not meet this mother without a supervisor or principal in there with me. I might even bring in a building rep for good measure. Next week is a short and crazy week so she isn't getting her conference until at least the 2nd week of November. I don't even get stressed about this stuff any longer. Say what you want about me. I have 23 years of experience and I will totally destroy all parent BS complaints and dance on their ashes. (of the complaints)