I believe I've complained a few times to John about the girls not quite doing what they are suppose to with their school work. I believe I've also complained a few times about a lack of time to grade papers and things.
We have spent the last few days discussing school, with John. Last night we finally sat down together, all four of us, to discuss school. I started out by showing John the schedule I make for the girls. I usually schedule school, at least, two weeks out, so I can order books from the library. He finally got what I've been saying regarding the girls not doing tests when they are suppose to. It is clearly written out on their schedules. He finally turned the questioning to the girls, where it should have been.
After our discussion, we are making changes to our school. First, we are changing when we do school work. We are going to a six-week on, one-week off schedule. However, we are making Monday "fun" day. In other words, we are doing all the fun subjects on Monday: art, geography, Spanish, home ec, etc. Then in September we'll add in the Homeschool Mondays at the zoo. John has agreed to have school on his days off.
Honestly, I'm not sure if this will work or not. It seems like I tried this a couple of years ago and it didn't go well. I am hoping since John now sees all of our problems, with school, he will be more helpful on his days off.
Secondly, John told me he'll grade all the tests. Yes!! I am hoping, and I told him this, that he will keep is word on this one. I would love to not have to worry about that. I mean with the household, school work, taekwondo, theater, science classes and everything else my time is scarce. I know this will help and take a huge burden off my shoulders.
On another note, Jesse received a letter in the mail today, from the library. She has been nominated for the President's Volunteer Service Award. She is very excited; she had no idea. There is going to be an award ceremony in August and she is really looking forward to it.
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