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Originally Posted by Pressing-On
Margie,
How is it that he makes an A with a tutor on Algebra of all subjects? If one on one works for him, why does he need a test. Some kids need special attention and not run through a mill. Sounds like the school has too many kids in the classroom or inept teachers. That is why I am for parental school choice. Private or homeschool.
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Pressing-On, we wondered about the same thing. I think that there were several factors involved in why he got the A in tutoring and not in class. The biggest reason is......
1) Keith has ADHD and so by the time it is time for homework, his medication is clearly worn off. We've tried every combination available to fix this for him, but nothing seems to work right. The biggest reason that he fails these classes is not because he cannot do the work. He can. The problem is that any homework either does not get done or does not get turned in. The Psychiatrist who did an all-day neuro-psych test on him last year was very clear that the reason for this is because of the ADHD.
2) The other thing is that Keith really connected well with the older man who tutored him over the summer. And because Paul is a retired school teacher, he took no bull from Keith at all. At school, the teacher is this young guy who is much more interested in who is playing football and who is wrestling, than in making sure that the kids get the lesson. Unfortunately, they stuck him with the same teacher for Sophomore Geometry now. Gee whiz. Doncha think if it wasn't a good thing last year, it's probably not gonna be a good thing this year either.
We're looking at Home Schooling. But honestly, I'm less and less convinced that this is a good option FOR US. And private school is out of the question for financial reasons (remember the aneurysm 3 years ago? We're still paying on that!). So public school really is our only option. Sadly.
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