My son attends what I believe is the best elementary school in our city. We moved to the neighborhood so he could attend even though the house is tiny and cost twice what our other one did. Best thing I ever did for many reasons. Next year he goes to middle school. You were right on target Robyn and our neighborhood school is awful. I can get him in a school for academically advanced probably. It's a lottery and we'll know in April. He will need to be more motivated. He's smart but is not living up to his ability in any arena of his life. I realize the run may have been too much for us to do together. He opted not to do it after school with his coach and friends. He wanted us to do it together.
Robyn, I've met with his teachers and we are working together. Frankly, I think they like him so much that they let him get away with alot. I had frank discussions with them and told them that he was capable of more. They are holding him more accountable, but I don't see him responding.
I'm familiar with schoolnotes but his teachers don't use it. He's teachers are wonderful but may not be open to some of the current technological opportunities. They do keep me informed in other ways.
I am worried because if he doesnt make the grades next year he will have to go to our neighborhood school where 30% kids are testing at standard. He's capable. I just can't seem to make him care. I will talk to his school counselor tomorrow and ask about an organizational coach. Heck, I could use one of those.
Thanks for the article Lisa. I was afraid I would get alot of eye rolling because to others he seems like the perfect kid. Sounds like you experienced what I'm afraid will happen.
I appreciate the understanding. s