Have you ever been late to go to school at night because you were working? Band practice was scheduled one night after school from 6-9. It slipped my mind when I was at my job. I accidentally showed up late for practice.
I walked into first hour excited about practice that night. I wanted the percussion to win every competition we went to, since that’s how it was last year. The band teacher announced that there would be practice that night and for everyone to show up on time. I remembered that all morning in school. I even told my friends about practice to help me remember. I talked about it to my friend all the way on our way to work.
When I got to work, my boss reminded me that I needed to leave at 5:45 to make it to band practice on time. I worked while lunch was being served and was talking to my coworkers about band …show more content…
But, I went into the PAC and got my instruments and went out to the football field. When I got there, the band director asked me, “Were we aware that you were supposed to be late?” Then the percussion instructor came over to me and asked, “Where were you?” I asked, “Would you rather me not be here at all? I’m sorry I have a job and I didn’t look at the time because I didn’t want to be in trouble for having my phone out at work.” The band teacher pulled me off to the side and had a talk with me. I just said, “You guys were giving me attitude and I was giving it back.” After crying in the band room and talking with my parents, I went back out to practice and had fun, but I felt bad and tried to avoid the teachers for the rest of the night.
To avoid doing this again, I need to learn how to control my anger. I understand that my being late was unacceptable and I will watch the time more closely. I understand how important band practice is for representing my school. I want to thank Mr. Mooney and Mr. Kingery for being understanding and devoted their time to the
I walked into first hour excited about practice that night. I wanted the percussion to win every competition we went to, since that’s how it was last year. The band teacher announced that there would be practice that night and for everyone to show up on time. I remembered that all morning in school. I even told my friends about practice to help me remember. I talked about it to my friend all the way on our way to work.
When I got to work, my boss reminded me that I needed to leave at 5:45 to make it to band practice on time. I worked while lunch was being served and was talking to my coworkers about band …show more content…
But, I went into the PAC and got my instruments and went out to the football field. When I got there, the band director asked me, “Were we aware that you were supposed to be late?” Then the percussion instructor came over to me and asked, “Where were you?” I asked, “Would you rather me not be here at all? I’m sorry I have a job and I didn’t look at the time because I didn’t want to be in trouble for having my phone out at work.” The band teacher pulled me off to the side and had a talk with me. I just said, “You guys were giving me attitude and I was giving it back.” After crying in the band room and talking with my parents, I went back out to practice and had fun, but I felt bad and tried to avoid the teachers for the rest of the night.
To avoid doing this again, I need to learn how to control my anger. I understand that my being late was unacceptable and I will watch the time more closely. I understand how important band practice is for representing my school. I want to thank Mr. Mooney and Mr. Kingery for being understanding and devoted their time to the