Mrs. Rxxxxx, I was on PowerSchool this morning and I saw that Jxxx has a zero for the CD Project. This is the project that she did twice... as she - or our computer didn't save it the first time. She had to redo the assignment, then downloaded it on to a memory stick which she took to school. I guess our computer doesn't have the same word processing program as the school, so she then downloaded a template from the school computer on to the memory stick to try and reformat her assignment. That night at home, the template wouldn't work on our computer, so I took her to the public library so she could get on the same word processing program and try to reformat it. She was able to do that and put it on the memory stick. I also took her back to the school on a homework club day to download the project on the school computer. How much easier it would have been to print it out and hand it in? Is it the work the student does that is important or the size of the paper margins?
There was also another large project that she completed, although late, and she said she wasn't given credit for it because you asked her to remind you to let her give the presentation and she forgot until the end of class. This is a child who can't remember half the things she wants to do, (pack a lunch on a bad school meal day, watch a show on tv at a specific time, keep plans she makes with friends, etc) let alone things that are not at the top of her list.
I feel all this is a waste of my time and hers if she gets no credit for doing the work. I have tried to explain to the school how hard it is for her to follow thru on multiple step problems. At the meeting with the school psychologist she went over the IQ and processing speed percentages. She said Jessica was in the 87th percentile on IQ and 13th percentile for processing speed. That is 74 points difference. Every thing I have read on line states that students with a gap of more than 30 points finds school difficult and many drop out by age 16. I don't want that future for my child. I do believe she has a learning disability. I realize it is not something that someone observes just by giving her a test or having in a class for 45 minutes. I know she struggles, I know she wants to do well, that is why I have tried so hard over the years to find someone who will advocate for her.
It seemed to me that at the meeting with the psychologist and school officials was a waste of time, as no one implented any guidelines to improve the situation. I went along with the "let Jxxxx try this on her own" plan which was no plan at all. Although she is intelligent, previous tests show that she has a deficit of executive functions - and so far we have not received any help with this area.
So once again I have stood by and watch her be set up for failure. I am OK with docking her grade for being late, but I am tired of zeros for when she has done most of the work. It is hard to stand back and watch the same things happen year after year.
I do hope you or Mr. Exxxxx responds to this email, as I received no response after the last email. We have four more years of school and I need a better road map for navigating thru high school. Can you tell me who I should contact at the high school to help get some guidelines in place before we get there?
SO...... I am wondering if and when I might get a response? we have 4 more days of school. I am so tired of trying to get help... from the school... from the medical field... from the health insurance company.... KSM
There was also another large project that she completed, although late, and she said she wasn't given credit for it because you asked her to remind you to let her give the presentation and she forgot until the end of class. This is a child who can't remember half the things she wants to do, (pack a lunch on a bad school meal day, watch a show on tv at a specific time, keep plans she makes with friends, etc) let alone things that are not at the top of her list.
I feel all this is a waste of my time and hers if she gets no credit for doing the work. I have tried to explain to the school how hard it is for her to follow thru on multiple step problems. At the meeting with the school psychologist she went over the IQ and processing speed percentages. She said Jessica was in the 87th percentile on IQ and 13th percentile for processing speed. That is 74 points difference. Every thing I have read on line states that students with a gap of more than 30 points finds school difficult and many drop out by age 16. I don't want that future for my child. I do believe she has a learning disability. I realize it is not something that someone observes just by giving her a test or having in a class for 45 minutes. I know she struggles, I know she wants to do well, that is why I have tried so hard over the years to find someone who will advocate for her.
It seemed to me that at the meeting with the psychologist and school officials was a waste of time, as no one implented any guidelines to improve the situation. I went along with the "let Jxxxx try this on her own" plan which was no plan at all. Although she is intelligent, previous tests show that she has a deficit of executive functions - and so far we have not received any help with this area.
So once again I have stood by and watch her be set up for failure. I am OK with docking her grade for being late, but I am tired of zeros for when she has done most of the work. It is hard to stand back and watch the same things happen year after year.
I do hope you or Mr. Exxxxx responds to this email, as I received no response after the last email. We have four more years of school and I need a better road map for navigating thru high school. Can you tell me who I should contact at the high school to help get some guidelines in place before we get there?
SO...... I am wondering if and when I might get a response? we have 4 more days of school. I am so tired of trying to get help... from the school... from the medical field... from the health insurance company.... KSM