My kid isn't interested in computer science; he's got his heart set on electrical engineering. Isaac Newton is definitely the top choice, but he’ll probably miss the cutoff by a point or two, so he'll likely end up at either Nikola Tesla or maybe an old GE.
My kid was really aiming for Ruđer, but it looks like his test scores are going to be cutting it just a little too close. He'll probably end up at Tesla instead.
Out of my group of 17 students, three or four are aiming for prep school. Three of them are hitting that perfect 4.0 GPA, and honestly, they’ve truly earned it—it’s not just a participation trophy. I know two of them pretty well personally, so I don't think the admissions interview will be an issue at all for them. Mine is sitting at a solid 3.0, though they aren't exactly top of the class. They'll likely end up with around a 72% score, so prep school isn't really on the table, nor is it something they're set on; they'll probably head toward a technical college instead.
We’ve been getting such conflicting advice from different doctors that we’re honestly just spinning our wheels at this point.
So, out of our group of five, four people tested positive. I’m trying to figure out how long the fifth person needs to quarantine—they’ve had both doses of their vaccine, with the second one administered back in July 2020. One doctor told us they have to wait until the last infected person finishes their isolation and then add another 10 days on top of that. Someone else mentioned it would only be 7 days. Then, I actually spoke with an epidemiologist today who insisted the quarantine period is strictly 7 days and nothing more. No extra waiting period after the infected person is clear; just the 7 days and we're done.
Alex Roberts4, that's just how things work at our school. We run a pretty standard schedule here—the little ones only have four hours on their first day, while the older kids are in for five. For the second and third graders, they get to head straight to after-school care starting Monday, which is great. The only exception is the first graders; they actually come in during the afternoon, I think around 6:00 PM, for about an hour or so before heading home.
My kids don't take religious studies classes, but from what I understand, students who opt into that curriculum in third grade usually attend sessions at their local church too—maybe once a week. At least, that’s how it works here in Washington, D.C.
I was part of the very first generation to have ethics as a dedicated subject. I graduated back in '99, and in my high school, religion and ethics were always bundled together in the same period all four years. Our ethics instructor was actually the same professor who taught us logic and pig studies. It was always tucked right into our regular daily schedule—never something extra held before or after classes. Honestly, I haven't a clue what the curriculum looks like for students these days.
My son just got a C on his reading assignment today (one of those worksheets they finish at home). He wasn't paying enough attention, and most of his mistakes were just from rushing through it. I told him he got exactly what he earned and that he needs to slow down and be more careful next time, so that’s that. It isn't his first C, and it certainly won't be his last.
Man, Lydia Bach (if there isn't more than one of her!) was actually my elementary school teacher back in the day. It feels like a lifetime ago. If she doesn't retire soon, her son might end up being her teacher in just two years. I don't mind memorizing stuff like rivers and mountain ranges, but honestly, population density? That's just a total drag for me. I get why it's worth mentioning for comparing different countries and all that, but requiring us to actually know those stats feels like way too much.
Copying this official announcement from a local news outlet regarding school enrollments: Children who will turn 6 by April 1st, 2017, are required to be enrolled in first grade.
It’s just not working out for him. He’s in second grade now, but honestly, it was the exact same story back in first grade. We don't have any issues at all regarding religious studies classes. During that period, he’s just with his teacher, doing homework, reading a bit, or hanging out with his friends.
My kid is in second grade now, and there are 23 students in his class. Five of them don't attend the religious education sessions. While those kids are in class, they hang out with the teacher in a breakout room or the library. Today, they just stayed in their regular classroom. The teacher spends the time working with them, chatting, or letting them draw and play. My son is actually loving it because his best friend isn't in the religious studies group either, so they get to hang out together.
We got word at our school that after April 1st, they aren't letting anyone terminate their contracts anymore. My kid isn't staying overnight, but since they're still on the roster, we're being charged by the day—including lunch. I'm assuming the boarding fees will end up being lower too.
At my school, if you don't sign up for religion class, you just hang out with the teacher during that period instead. That’s how it works from first through fourth grade, though I’m not really sure what the setup is once you get older. If the library happens to be open, they head there with the teacher, but if not, they just grab an empty classroom somewhere.
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It’s honestly so annoying—I’ve come down with this stupid case of chickenpox and the itching is driving me absolutely crazy.🙂🙂🙂
On a different note, about pets—specifically dogs. I have two, and there is seriously nothing better than when my son wakes up in the morning and 😁his pups immediately rush him with all that love. I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world.
As for that woman claiming she needs a dog just because she's pregnant... oh boy, I could go on forever, it's just ridiculous.😁 I feel like I've heard every kind of nonsense under the sun. Now, my policy is simple: if someone asks me something that stupid, my response is basically just "drop them off a nine-story building and call it a day."
Terry Campbell you know what happened to you? those little green men showed up, snatched you away, and now you're carrying a tiny alien who’s going to take over the world once he's born. I honestly can't wrap my head around people who have nothing better to do with their lives than judge others—like, why on earth does it matter if it's your first child, your fifth, or your tenth?