The report cards for #1 and #2 arrived today. #2 has brought his GPA up from a 1.333 to 2.867, and #1 has brought his GPA from a 1.5 up to a 2.467.
WOW!
Let me restate that. WOW!!!!!
This gives #1 a C+ average, and #2 a B- average.
Did I say WOW yet? WOW!!!!!!!
I am so amazingly proud of these two boys from pulling themselves up from having to repeat the 8th grade, to grades that are THE BEST they have ever had.
Let me say it again, WOW!!!!!
As per my agreement with the boys that if they brought their GPA up above a C average for this report card, #2 will definitely be getting a TV. I need to talk with Hubby about #1. The only thing that kept him from a B average was a low grade in PE, which he was repeatedly getting in trouble for fighting with a few other boys who have a history of picking on both him and #2. If it were up to me, I would throw that grade out the window and base it solely on his core classes. But as I said, I need to talk with Hubby. I’m concerned that by caving in on this may send a mixed signal to #1, indicating that he doesn’t REALLY have to meet our requirements all the way and that part way will be acceptable.
WOW!!!!!
Of course the gig is up now for them. Now we know they can do better than they had in the past, this will be a constant requirement. If the grades drop, the privileges (and toys) will be taken away.
Did I mention… WOW?!?!?!?!