Dylan finishes third grade March 31, 2008
Two years ago, it was unthinkable he’d ever go down from first to fourth. But he did, in second grade. A year ago, we had worked hard to improve his standing in class. Apparently, not hard enough. Dylan finishes third grade at seventh place in his class of 33. He still gets a medal, though.
The Science and Technology Education Center (Stec) awards medals to all those in the top 10 of the class. That’s probably because it’s a close fight and the differences in the grade averages are only a few points or less than a point in some cases.
It would a lie to say that I’m not disappointed. I think though that I’ve understood enough to accept that my son did his best and if he’s still seventh–despite high scores in the periodical exams and quizzes for most subjects–then he’ll never be first despite his achievements and efforts in class. Those are really my last words on the subject, despite the temptation to say more. From now on, I’m putting emphasis on what he’s learning and not on how he’s graded in school.
Dylan finishes third grade also with these awards: High in Naturalist Intelligence (Stec’s equivalent of the science award) and High in Mathematical/Logical Intelligence (or a math award).
The recognition rites is scheduled for tomorrow.
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