Willow Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I only have one dc still at home, a ds 13. In NZ we don't have High School credits, we have exams instead. At age16 you take NCEA level 1, age 17, Ncea level 2 and age 18 NECA level 3. You need 80 credits to pass a level. DS left school aged 8, unable to read or do simple maths. His teacher said "Well, what can you expect with learning difficulties like his? I don't know what you expect me to do!" This week ds has just been awarded 9 level 2 credits. He (and me as he is under age) has been attending classes at the local Polytecnic. So this boy, who was unteachable in school is now achieving at a level 4 years above his age. In the test he missed 1 question (didn't see it!) and misread one and therefore answered incorrectly. And this was his first test EVER. Can you see the proud mummy beaming over here? :D :D :D . He has now started another class and hopes to gain another 4 credits shortly. Willow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Just another example of how public schools just don't get our kids.:lol: Congrats to you and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's just wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly in IL Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Way to go Willow - sending you a huge congratulatory hug from Illinois!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 that is awesome, congratulations to both you and your son!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Some learning difficulties, huh?! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Congrats!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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