It seems Nolan and Arielle bombed their Kanji tests. They choked. They were humiliated. Arielle blamed Nolan in some strange twist of logic for her test anxiety. They'd disappointed their teachers - Ryu and Kim Ichikawa. Arielle dreaded Nikki asking her on Sunday how her Japanese classes went this week.
This bombing? Arielle was SURE she'd made a B at best. I'd hardly call THAT a world-class bomb myself. She informed me she has all A's this year and this was serious. I thought back to my high school days to see if I could relate. No - still not feeling it. ::wink:: I know how to bomb and THIS was not it. We were a bit disappointed to hear their tests went so poorly as we know they work on it daily. They are doing FAR better than we are on language lessons. ::cough::
On and on it went....
Until I got the following note from their teachers:
Hi Arielle and Nolan (and De'Etta),
I'm happy to give you your test results today! Nolan 95% and
Arielle 97%. Don't forget to STUDY those verbs!!!
Looking forward to seeing you and working on Chaper 7 Monday!
Take care,
Kim
Seriously? THIS is a choke? THIS is a bomb? THIS is humiliating. Bah humbug!
I honestly do NOTHING to produce such over-achieving homeschool stereotypes. They must have received that gene from their father.
7 comments:
Oh my goodness. That is hilarious!
That's awesome! Emma was in 8th or 9th grade when she learned from her public school ballet friends that an 85 wasn't a failing grade... The look her friends gave her when she said, " Wait, you mean a 65 is a failing grade?!"
Deja
Lol I totally get it ;p
Bre D
Hilarious, Deja! And Bre - I know, I know.
OH HOW WE LOVE THESE TWO!!
Arielle & Nolan -- awesome grades. Aren't those actually A grades? :):) However we do kinda understand your fear etc. :):):):) but I never had the urgency to get straight A's. I liked B's but hey.... I had other stuff to do besides study tons. :):):):) or is it :(:(:(:
CONGRATULATIONS! PROUD OF YOU!
LOVE/PRAYERS - 2'G's T
Ha! Love this! :)
I vividly remember the day I came home crying and locked myself in my room. I had received my first (but not my last) C in math. I was in 4th grade. My mom gave me sage wisdom - as long as you try your hardest and do your best, it's okay. :-)
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