Eight weeks from today, Sarah will graduate from high school, and not a moment too soon. It has been a long trip through school, for her and for us. She has little patience for many of the assignments and no understanding of the need to just do what is asked and get it over with, so homework becomes very painful and time-consuming.
On the other hand, she can read and digest the weekly editions of Science News (a magazine that covers scientific topics in all fields at a rather technical level, but very well written so it is accessible to non-specialists in a field), and has been doing so since she was about 12. Her interests are wide, but not easily captured in the classroom in many cases. I don't think she will look back with much fondness on her high school days.
Sarah told us last night that someone from the yearbook visited her art class and wants to feature some work she is doing. This art form is called "spriting." I don't understand it very well, but it involves creating or modifying imaginary creatures, so far as I can tell. I will see if she can post one here.
Daniel is finishing middle school this year and will be starting high school next year. We don't know yet what school he will attend. We will be visiting possible schools soon so we can choose the appropriate placement.
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