She doesn’t like going to school any more. She want to stay home everyday. We’re trying to help her cope and improve her skills but it’s not enough. 8 months of occupational therapy have helped but she’s got a long way to go.
She is such a smart kid. She has potential oozing out of her but she cannot focus it. We’re trying to get her more help, but we’ve been turned down over and over. “Borderline” has become a dirty word. She’s easily distracted and disrupts the students around her. I don’t want her to become the bad kid in the class. Her teacher this year is outstanding but next year’s is known for her low tolerance for wiggles and giggles.
Today she asked if she can do school at home. She’s bored with school and is tired of not fitting in. When I told her that I wanted her to finish second grade before making her way in the world, she cried.
Washington Virtual Academy, here we come.
