They can react to the way she is feeling and they can get an answer to a question right there. They get to form a closer bond with her and get a lot of 1 on 1 time with her. Her online class never understands when she is sick or she takes a vacation day from school. They email her questions about the syllabus and some of the assignments in the class room and it take time for her to email them back and sometimes they just don’t understand that the online teacher is not feeling well or out of office for today. In the classroom students can’t choose what they want to do.
But, her foster parents supported her as much as they could, and encouraged her to become involved in school academics and sports to keep her active and busy. The turning point for the family came one day when Nai was sent to her middle school’s principal’s office for wearing a sleeveless shirt. The principal called Nai’s foster mom to come to the school for a meeting. Nai recalls, “When my foster mom arrived at the principal’s office, she said, ‘My daughter hasn’t done anything wrong.’ She backed me up and supported me.” It was then that Nai realized that her foster mom would, “always be there for me and support
Torment, getting assaulted, being bullied, mental and emotional torture. She knew things were going to be hard, she just didn’t realize quite how hard. Melba was warned about the hardship, the abuse she had to overcome, not only by her Grandma, but by the rest of the town. Secondly, “As I stepped into it, a wave of peace washed over me” (103). Melba had a hard day at school, and had hope to guide her through the day.
Both Baby and Anne are very smart, but Baby isn’t recognized for it. Instead she is put into a practical learning class. “I didn’t bother explaining that I’d been on the honor roll at my last school. That I had to go to a program for kids who had learning disabilities made me sad beyond words.” (Page 202, O’Neil) Baby deserved more, considering she was on the honor roll. But because she had to go to a detention centre, the social worker basically forced her into going to this class.
Not everyone wants that much help! Teachers, quit making me take notes all the time! There are certain teachers that will grade you on your notes, calling it a participation grade. That has got to be the biggest load of crap I've ever heard! Many kids like myself are blessed with the capability to understand and remember things just by actively participating in the class discussion and listening to their teachers.
As for my weaknesses I would say I’m shy sometimes don’t work good under pressure and I don’t work well if someone is yelling at me or rushing me. Something that I could bring to ASB is showing people that I’m a hard worker and that you can count on me to have the job done as quickly as I can. One suggestion I have for ASB for next year is that I think the girl’s shirts should have a Vee neck collar around it so they don’t feel so suffocated by the collar. Also that we should have a day were we celebrate the ABS students for working so hard throughout the year. I’m really looking forward to be a part of ASB for next year.
Although she is very vocal with her opinions, in class, no one notices her not even the teachers… until one day, the class is going around sharing what they would like to be when they grow up. When the question gets to her there is brief moment of silence. After a lengthy pause, Kiki simply says “dangerous.” After this encounter, Ananka finds herself going out of her way to stalk Kiki Strike. When a few weeks have passed, Kiki reveals to Ananka that she knows that she’s been following her. Soon after Kiki asks Ananka to meet her for coffee on a scheduled day and time.
I started to become the center of all the girl drama that went around. And it seemed like I was in the counselor’s office regularly to get an update to see how I was doing. My lack of self confidence and the trouble in high school reflected my attitude towards my education. I was never confident when it came to projects, assignments, or class work. It felt like my peers were better than me because it seemed like they put a lot of thought and input into their school works while I felt like I turned in something worthless.
This quote illustrates that she can't take that moment out of her brain. It is practically glued to her memory until she starts to speak and open up to everyone. After she tried to reach for help and failed, she alienated herself from her peers, and her family. She kind of opens up in art class with Mr. Freeman though because he inspired her to do fantastic things. He always knew
That night, we talked more than we had in such a long time. “Please call me all the time, Aubrey.” I said in a soft voice. “That is all I will have of you once you leave here, you know.” “I know mom, and I will,” she said. I did not believe her, although I wanted to. Her friends are so important plus she will be going to school and cheering.