I gave my kids choices for school. Gavin chose Physics and Lightwave(CAD modelling). Ki chose Church History, Theater and Peoples of the World (and wants to do cooking, too). Connor chose Robotics and Lightwave.(Lightwave being the Your Choice option) *These would be the only school classes the month of January)
I think that is a bit too single focused.Connor's defense: "It's just for 1 month and I'm going to do ONE job when I grow up (robotic engineering) so why do I need to other stuff?"
At first I thought I'd veto the Your Choice Connor made. I did specify it would need to be approved. But then I decided Connor is right. It is just one month and both classes he wants are for the career he wants- so why not? As the teacher I can add a little reading and history (or whatver else ) into Either one of those classes if I see fit.
So the Final Results of JTerm Class Choices are:
Gavin : Physics and Lightwave
Connor: Robotics and Lightwave
Ki David:Church History, Peoples of the World and Theater
5 comments:
I love your J-term idea, and those classes look fantastic!
Fantastic! I can't wait to read how things go with your new J-Term. You're so creative! I am not surprised by their choices either.
This is really great! Where do you get the JTerm classes -- do you create them yourself? I'd love to hear more. FWIW, I think you were wise to honor the choice Connor made. There is a lot to be said for a broad education of course (and he'll get that in the long run), but he's found his PASSION. I'd do anything in my power to nurture that. :-)
I love the idea of J-term. When I was in high school, we had Winterim, and in the small, private college I went to, we had Winter Short term, both in January. Those terms gave us a chance to take some intensive but fun courses and focus on one thing for a while!
I think your boys will have a great time!
I really hope you are blogging in a few years to come, I am looking forwards to seeing what great young men they will become, Lord willing.
I read this a few minutes ago and couldn't stop laughing out loud! Hope you like it too!
"When my wife and I mention we are strongly considering home schooling our children, we are without fail asked, 'But what about socialization?--' Fortunately, we found a way our kids can receive the same socialization that government schools provide.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, I will personally corner my son in the bathroom, give him a wedgie and take his lunch money.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, my wife will make sure to tease our children for not being in the 'in' crowd, taking special care to poke fun at any physical abnormalities.
Fridays will be 'Fad and Peer Pressure Day.' We will all compete to see who has the coolest toys, the most expensive clothes, and the loudest, fastest, and most dangerous car.
Every day, my wife and I will adhere to a routine of cursing and swearing in the hall and mentioning our weekend exploits with alcohol and immorality..--.. And we have asked them to report us to the authorities in the event we mention faith, religion, or try to bring up morals and values."
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