Ahhhhhh . . . . . the joy of progress reports. It is amazing how students have no idea they are doing poorly until they see the grade. Then there is a sudden change for a few days (at least). Ours went out on Monday. Today, there were several students who went through the motions of showing that they care a little. By Monday of next week, they will be back to the same old students.

Will they ever learn?

Also, high school registration has begun. Now there is a wake-up call. Students suddenly give a damn about grades. After all, they want to play sports, and take more challenging classes. Of course, they do so against my advice, but what does that matter. At least my AIG kids will choose the correct level for math. Most are not even asking what they should take.

I am doing my annual fear tactic to get the forms in. "If you don't turn in a form, then I get to choose your classes." This puts some fear into the kids - they know I will select the most difficult classes for them!