Way to Go Arion

Last night was parent teacher conference night. Jim took the kids to Lauren's and I went to the high school for all of Arion's conferences. It was really great. Arion is doing so well. I think he is even trying to get straight A's this year. Almost had it. I really like all but one teacher. Maybe because he's not doing as well in that class and maybe because she seemed to be a bit of a "wet noodle" to me. Arion says she's fine. The teacher had said that Arion was not taking her class seriously. OK, so you've met Arion (and most teenagers). What does he take serious. She said that after she spoke to him he seemed to be doing better. Most teachers said he was doing great. Active in class. Does all his work. English even said he was one of the best students and was reading ahead of the class. Sometimes I feel like asking if we're talking about the same kid. I really liked the Biology teachers comment about Arion having a very unique sense of humor. For the family, here are the grades: English - 95, Calculus - 97, Child Development - 95, Biology II - 93, Psychology - 85. I didn't met with the ROTC teacher, but it should be good. After 4 years with the same teacher, they should know when to kick his butt.

Lauren's conference didn't go as well. Jim did not like the teacher. He said she seemed very cold and uncaring. Jim mentioned the dyslexia and was pretty much told that she wasn't doing anything extra unless she had an IEP. OK, time for B-mom to come out. She want to play that way, I'm an expert. I told Jim that after the appointment with the Neurologist the school and I were going to have a little talk and they were in for a surprise. She will have an IEP by the end of the year. You can bet on that. Otherwise she only reads at a 1st grade level and is having problems keeping up in class. The teacher also seemed to harp on the fact that she writes sloppy. She should see Arion's writing.