by Lauren Reynolds

Created on: May 23, 2008   Last Updated: May 24, 2008

Governments are such accommodating entities. They have wonderful programs designed to help those in need. Plus, since they provide such moral, ethical programs to society, now anyone can be under a 504. Imagine, no more mandatory homework or tests, you are free to do virtually anything because you can't be removed from the classroom, and in college they will even send someone to wake you up. At this point, you may wonder, "Who would want to do that?" Of course, nobody desires to be under a 504, but sometimes it can't be helped and becomes mandatory for even the above average student. However, the unfortunate reality is that this process can be very difficult. It requires your doctor's signature, which is a risky situation. Asking may cause their hand to cramp; side effects include dizziness and drowsiness. But if you are one of those unlucky few whose doctor can handle the pressure, your school experience is going to suddenly going to require a great deal more toleration on your part.

Now that you've gotten your doctor's note from that visit with the stomach flu last month, or was it the flu who remembers you may want to know your rights and benefits under the 504. It may take some time to adapt to these necessary, restraining education conditions. First, look at the homework and test policy. For homework, if you didn't have time, you can slide a valid-sounding excuse across the table and the teacher will accept it. Isn't that ridiculous? You shouldn't even have to provide an excuse, what were these people thinking? Now moving on to testing, it can only be hoped this rule is more practical. If the test causes the person under the 504 any stress, they shall be exempt for taking the test. Perhaps the homework procedure was better why is any test necessary? Government programs, such as the 504, sure could use some work.

The next piece of information you should be aware of is how interactions in the classroom will be handled. You have all the freedom you would like. Having a bad day? Enjoy throwing a temper tantrum and maybe even hurling a couple of chairs. It should be your duty to provide entertainment to the poor bloke who had to work for this atrocious program. Little third grader Sean is a true gentleman. Not only does he present a show, when he starts throwing desks he also effectively starts a game of hide-and-seek! But you must understand that this is in attempts to make the best of the situation. The underlying idea is, again, preposterous. Why even bother going to school? A private tutor should be provided to aid you in the art of mastering level 50 on your Xbox game. That is going to be a much more needed skill in life.

Dealing with these terrible conditions growing up is undeniably difficult. Nevertheless, if you can make it to college, here's what you will have to work with. Someone will be sent to help wake you up if needed. This is absurd on many different levels. First, what is the point of getting up? Your life takes so much effort you deserve to sleep in. Second, these people are sent just to wake you up? That couldn't be merely enough. After all, once you get up, how will you make breakfast? Pick out what to wear? Get to school? These programs are going to require some serious reevaluation for the future.

For each individual unlucky enough to be under a 504, it is seen how demanding their schooling experience can be. Undeniably though, each person will pick out something from these years to take with them later on in life. It can only be a joy and a relief that everyone can be assured that these citizens will be prepared for the rest of their lives. Take the time to give a round of applause to our government, who made this possible.

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