Well.
Coming off the heels of having multiple discussions this week about how dropping out of school would be the wrong choice - academic confidence, engagement in learning, feelings of community and knowledge of strengths/interests/talents are seemingly nowhere to be found.
Well, that's not entirely true. As I sit here and reflect on the discussions, a silver lining does shine through somewhat, and I'll take whatever I can get. He is much more self aware than he used to be. His ability to self reflect and talk about how he reacts given certain situations is more astute. He can admit when he didn't handle a situation well, and will listen to what some other alternatives could have been. He is starting to develop a curiousity as to why he can be more successful at work, but not at school. Why is he able to take direction there, but not here? Surely it can't just be because he is getting paid....can it? Is it really that simple? I refuse to believe that.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Monday, December 3, 2012
So many thoughts, so little time
I'm feeling a bit lost, and more than a little frustrated to be honest.
One big baahumbug.
The student that I targeted...well let's just say that it is not working out as I had planned. He is now on a part time program and attending every other day. Sort of. Classes have been dropped here and there to the point that he is enrolled in linear Eng 10 and SS 10. He is supposed to be doing self paced Math 9 with me, but that has as much chance of happening as me turning into a Victoria Secret model. Okay, maybe that was inappropriate but self deprecating humour is how I cope. That and eating...thus you see where I was going with my analogy. Anyhoo...
He has gotten a job at the new Superstore and is working almost 40 hours and week. I have been in to see him a number of times and the difference in his demeanour there compared to at school is incredible. So then it makes me wonder if my plan really was the best plan? Is there a time when not attending school is actually better? Now what the heck am I supposed to do for this kid?
One big baahumbug.
The student that I targeted...well let's just say that it is not working out as I had planned. He is now on a part time program and attending every other day. Sort of. Classes have been dropped here and there to the point that he is enrolled in linear Eng 10 and SS 10. He is supposed to be doing self paced Math 9 with me, but that has as much chance of happening as me turning into a Victoria Secret model. Okay, maybe that was inappropriate but self deprecating humour is how I cope. That and eating...thus you see where I was going with my analogy. Anyhoo...
He has gotten a job at the new Superstore and is working almost 40 hours and week. I have been in to see him a number of times and the difference in his demeanour there compared to at school is incredible. So then it makes me wonder if my plan really was the best plan? Is there a time when not attending school is actually better? Now what the heck am I supposed to do for this kid?
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