I told the kids today, and, predictably, they were dumbfounded. And a little pissed. The best comment came from one of my favorites, a kid who is street smart out of necessity, but really, really bright. He asked what I was going to do next year, so I talked about IT and grad school, and he thought a minute and said:
"So, basically, you’re going to ened up making like, three times as much money, and then come back and say ‘Take THAT, [schoolname]!"
That’s the plan, I guess. 🙂
Ha, I knew from their letters they were smart. I can’t believe the school system is so blind. Things like this are what makes me want to send my future children to private school (though in ny I don’t know how I will ever afford it). Do you think some more books might cheer them up? I don’t want your classroom to be overwhelmed with them, but at the same time I am sure I could get another box together. Let me know.
(((hugs)))