#MiddleSchool #CPRFail #FamilyDrama
So, here’s the tea ☕️ My sister is in 8th grade, and she just bombed her CPR test in gym class. Now, normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal, right? But get this, she failed because she couldn’t press hard enough on the dummy’s chest! And guess what? We got hit with a $300 bill because of it 🤯
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. CPR training isn’t even a requirement for middle school graduation in our state. So, why in the world are they making such a big deal out of it? And to top it off, my sister is petite and delicate due to some health issues she’s dealt with since birth. It’s not her fault she’s not built like a bodybuilder 💪
We’re kind of in a pickle here 🥒 Have you ever heard of something like this happening before? How should we handle this absurd situation? We definitely can’t afford to shell out $300 for a middle school CPR test fail! What should we do???
Let’s chat about this because I need some advice and maybe some laughs too! 😂 #HelpMeOut #WTH #TeamSister #NeedAdvice
The first step should be to have your parents contact the school to see why this fee exists and to make sure that they didn’t, in some way, agree to it.
I wouldn’t worry until you get actual documentation from the school and have verified in person with a school staff member that this fee exists. I highly doubt it does tbh. Sounds like a prank
I am not a lawyer and my knowledge of things is a little shakey. Might be worth researching how ADA could factor into this, because from what you described, it sounds like she’s being charged $300 for lacking physical strength as a result of a disability.
Unless that’s just the fee for the class that everyone would have to pay regardless of pass/fail, then it could be a question of whether it’s a public/private school and whether such a fee is allowed. It’s possible there was some miscommunication or misunderstanding somewhere.
I taught in NC for 6 years.
Your sister is mistaken. The dummies don’t even cost that much. Someone probably made a offhand comment, your sister misinterpreted it, and boom.
8th grade logic is not always the most trustworthy or accurate.
The best thing to do is for your parents to email either the instructor for that class or the class principal and ask for clarification. It is highly unlikely that there is a $300 fine for not passing a CPR test. This sounds like a situation where your sister misunderstood something that she was told and went from there.
I’ve done CPR countless times years ago during my EMT days. If you’re not cracking ribs on the patient, it’s probably not effective; at least in a lot of cases. Seems unreasonable that a child in 8th grade should be able to effectively perform CPR, but definitely good that they’re being taught. But just not in a way that it affects their grades, costs the family money, etc. Therefore I also doubt this is the case and suggest inquiring further with the school as a first step.
Did your parents sign something saying they would pay $300 if your sister failed? If yes, they probably owe $300. If no, then they definitely do not owe $300. That’s assuming this is a public school. A private school probably had some kind of blanket paperwork that covers fees due upon failure.
I’ve an 8th grader in NC and it sounds like she was confused.
Quick check says CPR is needed for graduation not nothing about fees. There’s also a link for those needed accommodations.
https://schoolcpr.com/requirements/north-carolina/
https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Page/66373