Last Day of School

As many of you know we homeschool our children – except for Brittany. Brittany started the 7th grade this year at Cain Middle School. Cain is a large middle school in Rockwall, Texas. Over 700 students started Cain in Brittany's 7th grade class. She was a little apprehensive about the new experience. See my blog entry about her first day of school.

Today is Brittany's last day of school. I believe this year was a (nearly) unqualified success. Brittany did great academically, athletically and socially. Below are some of her more noteworthy accomplishments:

• Received straight As in every class, on every report card
• Was "commended" for her TAKS score in all subjects (math, reading, and writing)
• Her lowest final grade was a 95
• Her average final grade for all classes was a 97
• Recognized as a "Cain Scholar"
• Had the highest grade in her class on numerous tests throughout the year
• Was selected for A-team in volleyball
• Was selected to the A-team in basketball
• Was the starting point guard on the basketball team
• Was the starting middle on the volleyball team
• Received the award for "Most Outstanding Basketball Player" (7th grade girls)
• One of 16 students selected for PALS
• One of 3 students to be awarded the Loan Star Leadership Award

I also think Brittany challenged some of her teachers' views of homeschooled students.

Here is Brittany with a group of her closet friends on the last day of school.

Great work Brittany! One year down.