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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 302689" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>No, not that I'm aware of. That comes with-the upper level classes.</p><p>He will be taken out of computer on Tues, and Spanish after that. </p><p> </p><p>The resource teacher called yesterday and explained that she will not be doing tutoring, per se, but will be giving instructions on organizational skills. She also said she will put in place a check-and-balance system for checking off what has been assigned, what has actually been done, etc, and I will do the same at home, so we can communicate. This is what we did last yr and it worked very well (to a point. difficult child can find a way around anything.)</p><p> </p><p>I told her that I can help difficult child with-Spanish at home, but to try to keep him in computer because he desperately needs keyboarding. She said it's more keyboarding and less searching, and no programming. Until I find out otherwise, we'll keep it this way. </p><p> </p><p>Last night was their parent-teacher open house, where we did an accelerated version of the kids' classes and moved from room to room. There are many similarities but probably more differences from the last school. The assembly for all parents took place in the gym, where the principal, a nun, gave a religious pep talk and told parents that they have to learn that they are not always their kids' best friends, but that they are mentors and leaders. She said to not be afraid to tell the kids "no." Several parents chuckled and whispered to their partners at that point. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p>Then we went into the cafeteria, where the PTA had prepared cheese and crackers and ... wine. Huh. I hadn't expected that. Nice treat! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>The way the classes are set up is a bit more rigid than the last school, where, for example, the kids are not allowed to run to their lockers to retrieve assignments. I think that's a good thing, for accountability. Last yr, difficult child's locker was 3 ft from the door so he got away with-a lot of back-and-forth stuff.</p><p>Also, they may leave any class to use the restroom, but not while the teacher is lecturing. Interesting.</p><p>The teachers have very different personalities and systems so this is quite a change for difficult child, but he is in the thick of it and doing well, emotionally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 302689, member: 3419"] No, not that I'm aware of. That comes with-the upper level classes. He will be taken out of computer on Tues, and Spanish after that. The resource teacher called yesterday and explained that she will not be doing tutoring, per se, but will be giving instructions on organizational skills. She also said she will put in place a check-and-balance system for checking off what has been assigned, what has actually been done, etc, and I will do the same at home, so we can communicate. This is what we did last yr and it worked very well (to a point. difficult child can find a way around anything.) I told her that I can help difficult child with-Spanish at home, but to try to keep him in computer because he desperately needs keyboarding. She said it's more keyboarding and less searching, and no programming. Until I find out otherwise, we'll keep it this way. Last night was their parent-teacher open house, where we did an accelerated version of the kids' classes and moved from room to room. There are many similarities but probably more differences from the last school. The assembly for all parents took place in the gym, where the principal, a nun, gave a religious pep talk and told parents that they have to learn that they are not always their kids' best friends, but that they are mentors and leaders. She said to not be afraid to tell the kids "no." Several parents chuckled and whispered to their partners at that point. :) Then we went into the cafeteria, where the PTA had prepared cheese and crackers and ... wine. Huh. I hadn't expected that. Nice treat! :) The way the classes are set up is a bit more rigid than the last school, where, for example, the kids are not allowed to run to their lockers to retrieve assignments. I think that's a good thing, for accountability. Last yr, difficult child's locker was 3 ft from the door so he got away with-a lot of back-and-forth stuff. Also, they may leave any class to use the restroom, but not while the teacher is lecturing. Interesting. The teachers have very different personalities and systems so this is quite a change for difficult child, but he is in the thick of it and doing well, emotionally. [/QUOTE]
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