08-23-2009, 04:52 PM
I think this kid is off-base and has an axe to grind. I now have one in 9th and one in sixth in Pahoa schools. I wanted them to be in charter schools but could not get them in because they were already full - we moved here in June.
Both have made several friends both local and "white". My 9th grader is very street-smart and we talk about what goes on. He knows of one fight so far and it was between 2 locals. He does think the school is "easier" than what he expected his freshman classes to be like. It is too early to tell if he is right.
My 6th grader has already been given special attention - he would be a G&T (gifted and talented) student if they had a program. His teacher quickly noticed his abilities and has let me know that he is being given special projects and assignments.
Both have made several friends both local and "white". My 9th grader is very street-smart and we talk about what goes on. He knows of one fight so far and it was between 2 locals. He does think the school is "easier" than what he expected his freshman classes to be like. It is too early to tell if he is right.
My 6th grader has already been given special attention - he would be a G&T (gifted and talented) student if they had a program. His teacher quickly noticed his abilities and has let me know that he is being given special projects and assignments.