Saywhaaaaaa?

Sitting in APUSH, working on a worksheet that deals with John Adams' presidency.....note: Adams was president from 1796-1800.

This kid sitting next to me asks me, "Would this be under economic?" Looking over at his page, I see he has written: Stamp Act of 1765. Confused, I mumble, "yeah." He then asks, "what about the Declaration of Independence, Boston Massacre, that stuff?"

Honestly, I don't know what to say other than, "this is John Adams' presidency we're talking about, not the American Revolution and the events that led up to it." Does he realize there's a difference? Does he realize there's more to the early history of America other than the Revolution?
I actually did say that to him...and glancing over at his paper, he still has the Stamp Act written down. Siiiiiiiggghhhh.

And then this girl is saying how she got out of her detention. Why did she get the detention? She was texting her father. She claims to have "3 Cards" she could pull to get out of the detention: she's a new student, she's an excellent student, and ...crying.
She's serious.
First of all: it's December. Surely, SURELY, you've noticed that no one is blatantly texting in school. This should hint at the fact it's against the rules. It's something called "common sense." Ever heard of it? Also, no texting in school is pretty universal.... Secondly, wow, so you have good grades. Your point? That exempts you from the policies of the school, receiving the consequence for your actions? No, it doesn't. Who are you to think you're above the rules? Thirdly, really? You're willing to cry to get out of picking up trash for an hour after school?
Calm. Down.