The last couple of weeks have been incredibly busy at middle school. There has been the usual homework, and there have been group projects in every class. Lauren and Grace have tried to stay competitive, and they have been working to finish strong.
They have learned the pros and cons of working with a group, and they have learned that when a classmate drops the ball, someone has to do the work or their grade will suffer. Although unfair, in the end, if they want an A, they have to do the work. This has been a tough lesson over the last two weeks. One night Grace was up until 11:30 editing video and making corrections to other's work. Their hard work has paid off.
When the school year began, we talked with them about expectations... that they might not make all A's in their new, rigorous environment... that they might make B's... that they might even make a C. What we told them has been reinforced by teachers and counselors. The goal of their school is to challenge students, and they instruct students to focus more on the process than the grade they earn.
They worked so hard this year, and they were both ecstatic to receive a letter saying that they would be honored at awards day this morning.
Grace proudly received the A-B Honor Roll certificate. She made all A's and a few B's in math. We are so proud of her diligence and determination. Outside of grades, she has grown so much over the past year into a confident and capable speaker. She has given so many presentations this year that she is comfortable speaking in front of groups of students. Gracie also earned "highest average" in her English class.
Lauren proudly received the A Honor Roll certificate. Lauren also earned highest average in her math, science, and social studies classes. She also received a sportsmanship award in PE. Lauren has also worked incredibly hard and has proven herself to be a true leader at her school.
Grace and Lauren, you made it! And we are so proud of you!
