The new semester at school has started, and so far things are looking good. Of course, kids have only been here for 2 days. And there’s a chance we’ll miss this Friday (or maybe even part of Thursday) due to inclement weather. But I digress….
My schedule is much different than last semester. In the Fall I had six back to back classes (3 7th grade classes and 3 6th grade classes) with a planning period at the very end of the day. Those kinds of days can get really tiring in a hurry. This semester I have 1 7th grade classes and 4 8th grade classes. I have three classes, then lunch duty, then lunch, then planning, then 2 more classes. So, I get a pretty long break in the middle of the day to regroup, refresh, and rethink what is happening in my room.
I would never have believed it, but this year my 8th graders are much better behaved than my 6th graders were. I mean, I know we are only 2 days into the semester, but you can size up kids pretty quick at times. I’m thinking my blood pressure will stay somewhere near normal most of the semester.
Of course, anytime I get to teach the Career Ed part of my classes (8th graders only), things go pretty good. Kids are engaged. It is always changing. Lots of good discussions. And I feel like I’m truly accomplishing something for nearly everyone’s education by assisting with their 4-year plans for high school. There are few things in life more satisfying than feeling like you’ve really helped someone (whether they know you have or not).
I will keep you updated throughout the semester and let you know if this honestly is my best semester yet!
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