Today, the boys started at their new school. The school is a charter school which means it is government funded (like public schools) but it is overseen by a board of directors. I kind of think of it as “a private school funded by the government”. The education is determined by the school. For example, the public schools in our district use “Everyday Math” whereas the charter school uses “Saxon Math”. They are able to make that choice. The grades start in Kindergarten and go through Grade 8 which in South Africa equates to Sub A (old school style) to Standard 7.
So the boys were complaining about their uniforms (especially the belt because they don’t wear belts with anything), and then I showed them what they would be wearing if we lived in South Africa.
This is their cousin Campbell who is in ‘primary school’ (elementary school).
This is their cousin Hudson who is in high school – he would be in ‘middle school’ (grades 7th-8th) if he lived here.
I don’t think they mind their uniforms as much anymore.
Love these pics of the boys! So grown up. We are beginning Saxon math next year, too.
So how has the first couple of weeks of school gone for C and J?
Take care,
Jada
Jada – they are doing well at their new school…still hating their uniforms though
I am a huge proponent for Charter schools. Our son attended a charter school high school. It is ranked in the top 25 schools in the country. They graduate with their associate degree. If the teachers don’t succeed they are out. Tell the boys it will get easier. I showed T. my pics of when I was in high school. I attended Rhenish girls in Stellenbosch and we had the whole hat, blazer deal going on.
Lidia, I went to Westerford in Rondebosch and we had everything except the hat
Good times! Remember the winters – there was no heating in our school building and when it was too cold to go outside we had to sit in the hallways on the cold floors and eat lunch. Horrible. I’m excited for the charter school years. We don’t have a charter high school in the area but that sounds really awesome! Thanks for the comments 