My son's worst school year ever
By lagirl1966
@lagirl1966 (709)
United States
June 1, 2009 12:32pm CST
Hi Everyone. I haven't been on for a while cause I haven't been feeling well. But I have to post this cause of all the stress I am having. My son has missed so much school this year we are at a very critical point now. The school says they don't know if he is ready to move on to 10th grade because of all his absences. Over 30 to be exact. I know, it's bad. Let me explain why he missed so much. First, he broke his wrist and had to wear a cast. This was very difficult because it was his right hand, his writing hand. So he got way behind because of that. Not being able to wright. Then he got the flu, missed more. Then he kept having migrane headaches, which he inherited from his dad. Well he is finally on medication and it is working. No more headaches. But this is the last week of school, and I am just praying so hard that he goes on to 10th. If he gets put back, and his dad finds out (I am divorced) his dad will do nothing but blame me. He likes to find all kinds of reasons to blame me for anything. And it's bad enough he hates me. I love my son, and he is the smartest kid ever, I just won't know what to do if this happens. I was held back and it was awful. Leaving your friends, makes you do worse.
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3 responses
@akumei1269 (1749)
• India
1 Jun 09
Since the reasons were unavoidable,out of your control and genuine I hope the school authority will not disappoint your child.But you two will have to make extra efforts to satisfy the shool's demand.
And so far your husband is concerned just ignore his probable comment. If you bring into your mind his remarks, you will put yourself and your son in stress and will fail to concentrate on the real task. So, go ahead with your resolve to succeed.All the best.
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@lagirl1966 (709)
• United States
1 Jun 09
Thanks for your comment. My son is working very hard this week to please all of his teachers and principals. We haven't even told my ex about this. My son is asking me not to and I don't plan to unless it really does happen. He has all his credits for 10th now, I just pray his hard work this week pays off.
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
1 Jun 09
While in primary school my second daughter missed half of the school days. She resused to go to school or even if she was sent to school she would slip out. It had something to do with several things which I think need not be discussed here. From Year 1 to Year 3 her attendance was low.
In my education is compulsory up to the age of 17. But if a child is adamant in not going to school he/she will be asked to leave and look for a different school, an easy way out for the school. The school authorities were approached and several discussions were made. She was allowed to move on from Year 1 to Year 2 and then Year 3. She has recently passed her Diploma in Accountancy from a local university.
The point I am trying to make is missing school days does not the child is incapable to face the challenges in the next grade. The school authorities should review your son's case in an individual manner. He did not play truant. It is good to read that he is striving to be in his teachers' good books. I hope they look at his past performance and let him through.
all the best,
rosdimy
rosdimy@lagirl1966 (709)
• United States
2 Jun 09
Hi Rosdimy,
Thanks for making that point about your child. My son has always had an attendance problem ever since he started school. As did I, when I was young. My mom and dad got the same letters I did. But I think, I have a feeling he is going to on. He told me yesterday when I picked him up that the principal whispered in his ear about that his teachers are pleased with him ect ... So my fingers are crossed. I understand also that he has to be ready education wise to go on to. I think he is. He understands everything in every class. So hopefully. Thanks
@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
7 Jun 09
IF your son does fail, it won't be the end of the world. Yes, it is hard, I know because I've failed two times because of my hearing or the lack thereof. He can make it up during night school as well as summer school if he wants to catch up with his friends and graduate on time. Now that he's on medication to control his migraines, he should be able to catch up but hopefully he won't fail.
