Making the Grade

Summer is finally here. Hard to believe when it's still jacket weather. But the arrival of summer also means the end of the school year. And of course that means grade time.

Despite being moved to a different state and school three quarters of the way through the year, the kids flourished. Chris got the highest Biology grade in his class with a 96.1. We're awaiting results for the rest of his classes, but he did move in to Wind Ensemble, the highest of three concert bands at Kamiak.

Then there's Sam, who texted me every class with a report. Straight A's!!! She was so excited, especially with the honors classes she's slated to take next year. She's proven beyond a doubt that she's honors material. And if she really wants to be a pediatrician, she'll need to keep putting forth that kind of effort. Her summer plans include volunteering at the Y, attending a colorguard camp on Puget Sound, and attending Kamiak Showband Camp in August.

Chris has got big plans, too, including a two week video game programming class at a college in Redmond as well as Kamiak Showband Camp.

We're so proud of both of them. I know moving in high school is tough, but to move and do that well in school...nice job, guys!