Can you give me some advice on how to handle people like this?

Im a senior in high school and am for the most part taking fairly challenging classes (ex. AP English), but I did wind up taking a Current Issues class. Its not that serious or challenging academically, but I thought it would be nice to have some easier classes as I transition to college. Im a quiet, more reserved and independent student, and am no trouble in any of the classes or have had any serious problems socially before.





However, in this class I am having some problems with a group of students in there. It started during the first month back at school. We were working on assignment, pretty much copying out of the text, and this group asked, tired to look over my shoulders, and even grab the paper out of my hands so they could copy. I refused, telling them that it is a simple assignment and that they should do it on their own.





Since that time, I have been dealing with constant, steady harassment from them. I do my best to avoid them and seat away, but they purposely sit by me and taunt me, trying to get some response. I do my best to just ignore it and don't converse with them but sometimes it can be difficult. Some of the thinks that they are saying and doing are beginning to get really offensive and vulgar. Some is to such an extent that I would not even want to post it on her. But they criticize everything from what I wear, color of my hair, what I say, how I say it, and what I do. Pretty much any little thing I do is met with vulgarity and rudeness from them. This specific group also happens to be Latino, so anything I say (and im NOT a racist person at all) is labeled as racist. For example, if I tell them to do their own work they claim I'm a racist and discriminating. It is ridiculous.





I'm keeping a person record of what is said and done by them and have told them this, but they just laugh it off and ridicule me some more.





What should I do or say to them to handle these types of people? Should I go to the office? Talk to a guidance counselor? Continue as is?





Any input is appreciated. :)Can you give me some advice on how to handle people like this?
My guess is they hassle you because you are quiet %26amp; they think you will put up with it.


There's 2 different 'games' being played. You're at school to earn your grades %26amp; the 'bullies are at school to have some fun %26amp; be rude.


If they take your work or try copying from you in class, call them out on it in class so everyone else hears you, including the teacher. When everybody has heard that they are cheating from you, get up %26amp; move to another desk if there are other seats available.


Try to be louder %26amp; clear with them.


Can you give me some advice on how to handle people like this?
Tell them that you'll call INS on them and get them deported
I have a couple of suggestions for you that you can try.





1st, I learned this from my human relations class, it may sound corny but it has been proved to work especially on the rough crowds. When they come over to you, too ridicule you do not acknowledge that they are coming over. When they get there look them in the eyes and greet them by saying hey guys how are you, or something to that affect and when they start to ridicule you do not make any fuss about it. Listen to what they are saying, for instance, if they something like wow man you dress like a freak simply look at them and say wow maybe you are right maybe I could dress a bit better. When you say stuff like that it puts them at a dead end and keep doing this when they ridicule you. say they tell you that you dress like a freak and you respond with what I told you and then they come back with something else negative like wow where do you shop the garbage can just simply say you know your right, I probably could use to freshen up my clothes a little bit. Usually after hitting people like this with dead ends and they do not get the response they are looking for they will move on because they are not getting the response they were looking or hoping for. People that are doing this are usually doing this because they have low self-esteem and by doing this to you, it helps them feel better about themselves, it takes the pressure off them from looking like the loser (so they think).


As a last resort I would go to the principal, but I think if you give what I said a try you will see their behavior diminish with you. Let me know how it works out for you. But if they continue be sure to go to the principal or if you have an officer on duty at your school as most school's here in Maine do, go to the officer because no student deserves what you are going through. But seriously as corny as it sounds give what I said a chance, you maybe surprised at how well it works.
if youre not gonna cuss those deliquents out, than dont have any shame in filing harrassment. you better tell administration, sit away from them. dont awknowledge them, and if their in bulk, and all they are is talk. i dont promote fighting, but u just gotta scare em one good time. i know theres a ring leader, so confront him infront of all of the class and let him know you ain taken his ish no more. if words dont do it, run up on em like you gonna fight em. i know it sounds wrong but you gotta let them know u ain standin for that anymore
You should talk directly to the principal. You should tell him or her exactly what is going on and explain that you will no longer tolerate the hostile environment. Make your discussion an official request for protection against interference with your education.





If the principal does nothing about it, that's when you get your parents involved to make the same report and request for protection against interference with your education.





If nothing happens to change the situation at that point, you go to the school superintendent and make your final request before filing a lawsuit against the school district.





Race has nothing to do with it, and as long as you don't mention any issues related to race, it will sound like a cheap, weak ploy coming from them. You stay focused on the issue that you are trying to get an education and they are preventing you from doing that because you refused to let them copy off of you and cheat.





I wish I was your principal for a day so I could handle it.
i am sorry that sucks


did you talk to the teacher? can you request to sit somwhere else? how long is the class? a trimester? a semester? i can't believe your teacher would allow that. i'd definately try to seek help, but of course be careful they'll call you a taddle taddle





i'm really sorry to hear this, you sound bright . i bet you'll go to an ivy league...meanwhile remember these losers will be hardpressed to find a job...so maybe the issue is you'd have to stick it out...
First of all, these group of kids that are bothering you are likely flunkies who are used to the easy way out. Once school is over, they'll realize that the people they tormented moved on and they go nowhere. It's all jealousy that they don't have the brains to handle that.





Have you spoken to the teacher and showed the documentation you've been keeping? If not, do so as soon as possible. Also schedule a meeting with the principal and have your parents involved. chances are they will be dealt with and they will leave you alone. If it does not help, contact the principal again and ask that these students be removed from the class. Threaten to go higher up (superintendent) and make sure your parents support this. Nobody has the right to be victimized and have thier learning jeopardized. Good luck and keep us posted.
oh yeah that has high school student's written all over it. I'm really Sorry That's Got to be rough. Well my friend you've got a few choices here i've been in your position many many many times before back when i was in high school, you can either take the more aggressive approach and simply cuss them out and tell them off i know alot of teacher's will say the best route to take is avoiding confrontation but sometimes you've got to fire back at them to show them your not scared and you can back it up.





Second off you could consult the principal and maybe consider switching to another class if schedule changes are at all possible it'd be a long term solution in the long run.





Or you could try and maybe consult the teacher about you getting placed in a group of kids that are nice,you work well with, and that you could get along with that way you wont have to feel isolated and those kid's won't have as much of a chance to harass you if your with your own group


Best Of Luck To ya Bro!