Petition to Investigate and Address Ongoing Unprofessional Conduct for Chris Jewell

Summary of Violations and Supporting TUSD Policies:

1. Irrelevant Instruction and Misaligned Testing
Violation of Policy IGA – Curriculum Development
Students are regularly directed to study material that is not part of the approved district curriculum. The topics assigned do not reflect what is later presented on tests, creating academic confusion and unfair assessment outcomes.

Reference: TUSD Policy IGA

2. Lack of Academic Support and Ignored Student Inquiries
Violation of Policy GCO – Evaluation of Certificated Staff Members
The teacher consistently fails to respond to student emails, refuses to clarify assignments, and does not offer help to students who are falling behind. This lack of engagement violates the standard that requires teachers to provide accessible and effective support.

Reference: TUSD Policy GCO

3. Unprofessional Conduct and Disrespectful Behavior
Violation of Policy GBEB – Staff Conduct
Numerous students have experienced or witnessed rude, dismissive, or sarcastic behavior from the teacher during instruction. This behavior damages the learning environment and directly contradicts the district’s expectations for respectful educator-student interactions.

Reference: TUSD Policy GBEB

4. Inadequate Instructional Resources and Class Preparation
Violation of Policy IJ – Instructional Resources and Materials
The teacher fails to provide effective or relevant learning materials, leaving students unprepared and unsupported. Assignments lack clarity, and students often rely on outside sources to understand basic content due to the lack of instructional planning.

Reference: TUSD Policy IJ

Formal Requests

In light of the above, we respectfully request that Tucson High administration and the Tucson Unified School District take the following actions:

1. Initiate a formal review and investigation into the conduct and instructional performance of Chris Jewell.

2. Collect confidential feedback from students currently or previously enrolled in the teacher’s classes.

3. Evaluate the alignment of lesson content, assignments, grading, and communication records against district standards.

4. If verified violations are found, pursue appropriate disciplinary action, including reassignment or termination if necessary.

Conclusion

This petition is made with full respect for the responsibilities and pressures educators face. However, students deserve qualified, professional instruction that upholds the policies and expectations of the Tucson Unified School District. We are committed to academic fairness and accountability.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and urge you to respond promptly and appropriately.

Sincerely,
Concerned Students of [TUSD]

Noah George    Contact the author of the petition