Maya started school this week. She is going to a charter school (a school that is publicly funded but privately run) that includes grades kindergarten through 9th. Grades 6 to 9 make up the junior high part of the school which is in a different hall from the elementary part of the school and has a different lunch schedule, so they don't mix with the younger kids.
In junior high Maya has seven different classes/teachers through the day, so it's a big adjustment for her, especially after doing home school last year! So far she loves her Musical Theater and English classes. She is also taking French but since that class is an elective it's a mixed class with kids from all junior high grades. I have a few concerns about that. Actually, my biggest concern about her taking French at school is that it will make her hate French! I don't have a lot of love for language teaching in schools here but we'll see how it goes. What I want to do is get a French au pair who will teach Maya (and me and Josh) at home. Someday...
There will definitely be some adjustments for Maya as she gets used to a heavier workload than she had at home, but I am impressed with her efforts and desire to do her best (mixed in with meltdowns that it is too hard and she hates school, of course). Math is a subject that she struggles with so she asked me to go over the upcoming lesson at home with her the day before so she is prepared for the lesson in class. That's determination!
One of my favourite things about Maya is that she is a very kind person. She is already making new friends. We carpool to and from school with our neighbours and Maya also has at least one class with each of them.
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So glad it is going well
Jeni
That is exciting! I'm glad that she likes some of her classes already and hope everything goes well. I'm glad that she already has some new friends! That's is AWESOME! Tell her hi and good luck and that I love her!
Good luck, Maya. You will soon adjust, especially when you make friends so easily.
I didn't realise you had home-schooled last year. I would never have the patience for that! Wish Maya lots of luck in this school but I'm pretty certain she'll be absolutely fine. I love their uniform - very smart xx
Home schooled??? I missed that all together. Do you miss having her around constantly? I can't believe how big she is getting, she is going to be tall and stunning... Brace yourselves for the teen thing!
Wow, 6th grade! I can't believe how fast time flies. Good luck Maya!
Em, I remember Maya's first day at kindergarten! I can't believe that the time has gone so quickly!
Good Luck to Maya!!
What a beautiful daughter you have! It's nice to hear how hard she's working. I hope she realises how great she is and that anyone who gets to know her is very lucky. We miss you guys and can't wait to see you.
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