mnmom23 and BinB,
Thanks for asking. Unfortunately, the problem isn't really solved, but I haven't heard anything else about it. Although, report cards came out and I'm a bit perplexed by the teacher's comments. I'm not quite sure how to interpret this:
"X continues to do well academically in all subjects. Please continue to encourage him to go beyond the minimal expectations and to expand on the curriculum by further researching related topics, coming up with projects, etc. X also needs to stay focused on the tasks at hand and stay engaged with peers during group work."
At this point, I really just feel like there's an expectation that he would/should want to do *more* work and he doesn't. Heck, I wouldn't either. I do know that his classwork is completed in class, however, he is not allowed to do homework in class. I'm still really torn between feeling that he does need to conform to the teacher's rules/expectations and there is value in that, yet, also feeling that it'd be nice if she'd just let him do his homework in class if he's finished the classwork and it keeps him occupied. Actually, he tried to get a jump on the homework last week and was caught. Apparently, he was doing the packet while she was going over it (and he should have been paying attention and following along) - the work he'd done was taken, thrown away, and replaced with a blank one.
I really don't want to be the parent that expects a different set of rules for my kid, however, I can't help but feel that it might help the 'problems' she sees, kwim?
Arrrghh, I'm still frustrated and just waiting for next year. Not that I'm expecting a drastic 180 or anything, but I really hope to help him see learning as fun again instead of something to be endured. Sorry to unload all of this - guess I needed to vent. Thanks again for asking!!
