My good deed for the evening

Tonight, my cousin im'ed me with some scheduling questions. I helped and reassured him that he is smart enough to take honors classes even though he is taking mostly general this year. After I nearly convinced him, he just said he would talk to his teachers tomorrow and have them settle any other doubts he has about taking more advanced classes. I couldn't agree more, teachers love helping out with that kind of stuff. He is bored with school because he is not challenged enough. He also figured out that he might actually have to put forth some effort in school, which he has never really had to do before. Hmmm....guess that gene runs in the family. ; )

High school teachers should be added to the list of where I put elementary teachers (see previous post). Kids in high school might be more independent, but they are so cool and just need some encouragement, reassurance, and guidance that they are headed in the right direction.