No matter how hard he tries, he cannot seem to get better than a B in
music. I am not pressuring him about it...I can live with that. But
the problem is it's like a splinter in his brain. He knows he usually
does better, but cannot figure out how to do what it takes for the A.
I have asked for a conference specifically with his music teacher at
Smyrna Elementary, but so far she has been unable or unwilling to
contact me.
Now this grading period, my daughter Lexie got knocked off the honor
roll with a C+ in orchestra. She is a little beside herself too, as
she has been on honor roll this whole year so far, which is a big
change from the squeaking by she did last year.
I am irritated. Back when I was in grade school it was impossible to
get anything but an A in music. When I was in Junior High too...it
all involved participating and doing your best, and not so much about
talent. I am sad to see that arts teachers in Jefferson County (or at
least at Smyrna Elementary and Moore Middle School) seem driven to
grade hard in these subjects. I know a B is nothing to worry about,
and the occasional C is not either--its just that I really look out
for their delicate little self esteems, and it p*sses me off when
there is nothing I can do.
Lexie has another Archery Tournament this weekend and will shoot on
either Friday or Saturday. I hope she does well. At least that is
some place her pride and sense of accomplishment can remain status
quo. As for Logan...sadly I think he's getting used to the idea that
B is good enough. It's starting to bleed over onto his homework too.
I have not seen their report cards yet. I hope they are not too bad.
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