I am in the same boat as Austin. I would just leave or hide from the bus altogether. I was a rule follower but sooner or later the rules didn't make any sense. I would just read my books wherever and get someone else in class to tell me what was due and when. This was 4th grade. Before that I sucked up to the teachers to get them to allow me to help them. Sad I know. My son started doing the same things in 1st grade. I would get the reason from him and let him know he won't be punished for being honest.
