Jennifer in MI Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 My ds14 has been taking classes at the local Community College for two semesters. He just finished his Chemistry class today. He finished with the highest average in the class - 108!!!! He keeps his 4.0 overall average! This is the child who, until he hit 10 or so, was SO difficult to homeschool. He fought me every step of the way. He's on the autism spectrum and that just magnified his issues. Anyway, I don't know what made the difference, but he has become SO easy! He decided he didn't want to waste his time in a CC class taking trig or pre-calc, so he's teaching himself. He'll take calculus at the CC in the fall. it's been so much fun watching him find his passions (math and science) and follow them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 :party: :party: :party: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonor Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Congratulations! Rejoicing with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 :party: Wow, way to go Jennifer and Jennifer's DS! Your news gives hope to all of us dealing with those "hard-to-homeschool" kids. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 What an awesome Christmas present! Congratulations mom!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 That is so awesome!! You should be so proud!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Wow, that's great. My daughter took chem this semester, and let's just say it was a struggle. She's soooo not science-y. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 :party:Hip Hip, Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Wow, that's amazing!!! You SHOULD be proud! And so should HE!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSNative Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Wow!! Way to go! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 You must be so proud! Good job, Mom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Woohoo! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 :party::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 That's so awesome!! What an encouraging note!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Way to go, Mom! You did it! You really did it! All that hard work paid off. This is such an encouraging post. Thanks for sharing such a great success story. I can't tell you how much this encourages me. I've got one now who is very difficult. You've given me a new resolve to keep at it.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 That is just wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 That is truly wonderful! You should be proud...as should he! WTG!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiMomNP Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Congrats!! That is so inspiring to hear! Best of luck to him on the Calc in the fall too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 :thumbup: fantastic job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Wow! How EXCITING, Jennifer! How IMPRESSIVE!!! I look forward to your updates telling us what he's deciding to do with his future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Wowza! He's only 14, too?! That's terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jennifer in MI Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Thanks all!!! He is VERY proud of himself! But, he's being very humble about it. During the class, after the professor left, the kids were all talking and one pipes up, "So, who was it that got the highest grade on that last test?" Ds didn't speak up, but someone pointed to him and said, "I bet it's him!!" Ds said that it was. Then, the kids says, "Wait. How old are you?" Ds answered and they wouldn't believe him. They asked to see his driver's license! Ds laughed and said he'd show them his learner's permit, but he doesn't get it for another 2 months!! Then they went on to ask him all about homeschooling and how it worked, etc. I wish I could've been there!!! Wow! How EXCITING, Jennifer! How IMPRESSIVE!!! I look forward to your updates telling us what he's deciding to do with his future! He's known since he was about 10. He wants to be a rocket scientist - literally. He wants to study propulsion engineering, specifically. He's already building rockets that are 8 feet tall. One broke the sound barrier (not the 8 ft. one!). One went over a mile high! He's starting to dabble in building his own engines - under very careful supervision of some men who have been doing this for years. He also makes his own igniters for the rockets. Legally, he can't sell them, so he trades them for rocket engines. Anyway, I could go on and on. But, I am very proud!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 :party::party: YAY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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May Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 :party:Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 How awesome is that? Way to go!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 :hurray::party:How excellent! Way to go, both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Congrats to your DS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 :party: That's a woot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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