Week One

We're done with the first week and only had two bits of homework.

The first -- a reading survey. There were two pages of questions regarding Christopher's interest and choice in reading. First question: "Do you like to read?" Christopher's answer, which repeated itself throughout the survey -- No! He did write that if he has to read, he'll read non-fiction, biographies of sports stars. And, he acknowledged he reads the Sports section of the newspaper each morning. Well, I guess the teacher wanted honest answers . . .and she got it.

The second piece of homework was from his pre-AP math class. Cobwebs grew in the head over the summer -- for both Christopher and I. The 15 question worksheet was taking fractions, making them simple and then translating the fractions into decimals and yes, the dreaded percentage. He and I plugged away and got through it. I think once everyone gets into the swing of things, memory will come back.

He does have a project due Tuesday -- a biopoem and some other thing about himself. He'll be starting that and completing it this weekend.

Overall, the week was uneventful. Lunch was easy -- he ate a lot -- and classes were OK. He really likes his English teacher and is glad to be in Art again with Mrs. Fox. Athletics is a hit and so is football practice. Friday was pads and there was 8 a.m. practice this morning. He thinks he'll be a running back on the purple team. He's one of the fastest kids out there.

On to week number two.