Friday, May 08, 2009

Public School, used for my devilish purposes

I am in danger of being late to the gym, but I felt it was important to fill you in on the riveting goings-on of my life.
That's how important you are to me.

So, we're moving. In August, I shall move across town, which will put us in a different school district. You would think that since my children don't actually attend school, this would be a non-issue. You would be wrong.
Michael was all geared up to be in High School next year, and to play sports with his buddies. He was also counting on playing for a winning team. The school district we are moving to has ninth graders in Jr. High, and this feels like a terrible demotion to him. They also wear uniforms to school, which makes them uncool. And they do not win at athletics. He is seriously bummed.
However, because he is the most resilient young man in creation, he is coming around to the idea nicely. Within hours of accepting that his athletic prowess would be wasted, he decided that the school colors aren't so bad. Plus, he could single-handedly turn that team into a winning team. Maybe he has a chance to really stand out.
I had a brilliant flash of inspiration, myself. After taking with the school principal, and the counselor, I saw the light. My children, who will both be playing sports there, could each attend a couple of classes. English and Computer skills, for instance. If they went there the last two hours of the day, then they could go directly to the locker room for whichever sport was in season. They'd still be home educated, it's just that this would have them occupied for several hours each afternoon. Given the fact that I will be a newlywed, I think this idea has marvelous potential.
I'm brilliant.
Doncha think?

2 comments:

Robin said...

Newlywed eh?!
so its official...i missed that announcement:)
hugs and congratulations!!
~R

Anonymous said...

I think it's a brilliant slide into the boys being publicly educated! (and I don't me that only facetiously...I truly do think it's brilliant, both for them and for you!)Yeah for public schools!
j