Mom24bz1g
11-06-2009, 01:02 PM
Well, Elijah has finished his second month of public high school. Tennis has officially been over for 2 weeks and what a difference that has made!! Elijah now feels like he has time to spend with the family and that has made a huge difference.
He has also figured out how to get more of his homework done in class/at school. He still has lots of homework each night, but is no longer overwhelmed by it. Thank God he memorizes information easily.
He finished the quarter with all A's, except in geometry which he had an 89.45%. He really likes geometry and comes away from each test feeling like he should receive a 100%, but his grades have ranged from 84% - 95% on tests. Tests being 80% of his grade, he really needs to get all A's in order to get an A in the class. His mistakes are always stupid mistakes and he just kicks himself every single time. It's a huge learning experience for him.
The classes Elijah likes the most are ironically his three hardest classes. Honors Earth Science, Honors Language Arts and Geometry. He has made friends with students in his LA class and spends his lunch half hour in that room eating and visiting. This has made a big difference in his attitude about liking school. LA is also the class with his favorite teacher in.
Elijah's science teacher officially recognized Elijah as a Spotlight Student and he was sent to the office where he had breakfast with 30 other students and the Principal where they read aloud about his wonderfulness.:tongue_smilie: He was also recognized in Key Club for his wonderfulness.:tongue_smilie:
He is beginning to feel like Somebody instead of Nobody. He is still shocked by kids' crudeness, but has found his little niche to fit into. He likes being known as, 'The Smart Kid".
I asked him if homeschooling in January was off and he said he is still "undecided." So, things are better, but not quite there yet. He did say, "Wow, today is already Wednesday." Instead of, "When will Friday ever get here. It seems so far away." So, I consider that an improvement.
He has actually come home with a smile on his face more than once. I'm hoping and praying that he continues to do well. He is learning so much. I am really proud of him.
Blessings,
Michele
He has also figured out how to get more of his homework done in class/at school. He still has lots of homework each night, but is no longer overwhelmed by it. Thank God he memorizes information easily.
He finished the quarter with all A's, except in geometry which he had an 89.45%. He really likes geometry and comes away from each test feeling like he should receive a 100%, but his grades have ranged from 84% - 95% on tests. Tests being 80% of his grade, he really needs to get all A's in order to get an A in the class. His mistakes are always stupid mistakes and he just kicks himself every single time. It's a huge learning experience for him.
The classes Elijah likes the most are ironically his three hardest classes. Honors Earth Science, Honors Language Arts and Geometry. He has made friends with students in his LA class and spends his lunch half hour in that room eating and visiting. This has made a big difference in his attitude about liking school. LA is also the class with his favorite teacher in.
Elijah's science teacher officially recognized Elijah as a Spotlight Student and he was sent to the office where he had breakfast with 30 other students and the Principal where they read aloud about his wonderfulness.:tongue_smilie: He was also recognized in Key Club for his wonderfulness.:tongue_smilie:
He is beginning to feel like Somebody instead of Nobody. He is still shocked by kids' crudeness, but has found his little niche to fit into. He likes being known as, 'The Smart Kid".
I asked him if homeschooling in January was off and he said he is still "undecided." So, things are better, but not quite there yet. He did say, "Wow, today is already Wednesday." Instead of, "When will Friday ever get here. It seems so far away." So, I consider that an improvement.
He has actually come home with a smile on his face more than once. I'm hoping and praying that he continues to do well. He is learning so much. I am really proud of him.
Blessings,
Michele