Middle school for the first time

Usually I do Elementary, thats where all my experience is and thats my comfort zone. Since im getting my masters which allows me to teach k-8, i was like “maybe im missing something in middle school.” So i gave it a shot today and holy shit its safe to say im not missing out on much 😂😂.

I was so overstimulated—the same overstimulated i get being in a kindergarten classroom BUT this time some students were near my height and pretty big (6’0” male here). So the immaturity at this age and height had me on edge, I was so overwhelmed and hated it.

The girls were hitting on me and it made me feel so uncomfortable. These kids are absolutely delusional and it worries me thinking that its appropriate to talk to an adult like that!!!

These 8th graders annoyed the shit outta me because half of them sat there and didnt do a damn thing. I asked them to open their laptops and was met with the most bombastic of side eyes and attitude. These kids were sooo disrespectful because I wasnt even asking much of them. I got annoyed at their screaming and lack of ability to whisper and when I asked them to stop kids were like “you need to chill” LIKE ME ?! WTF I NEED TO CHILL?! I literally was kind but firm in my wishes so idk what else i couldve done 😂😂.

I ended up calling the principal and got half of their phones taken away and they got scolded in front of me which was lovely to witness haha

Lastly, this is an odd complaint but the notes basically said “have each period work on their narrative assignment” and thats all I got. I mean it sounds like the dream to sit and read and just watch kids but it made time go SOOO SLOOWW. Im used to being up and running and helping kids with their work, i honestly felt like today I wasnt an educator, but I was a babysitter WATCHING BIG KIDS.