[MysticCat]

Just thought I'd update . . . and boast . . . a little.

Son just finished first semester of high school, and at his high school, most courses are semester-long, not year-long. Straight As first quarter and straight As second quarter, so A Honor Roll for the semester!

And that includes math, which was a "bridge" course to make sure all algebra skills were in place before starting geometry. He worked hard in that class and finished with a 98 average. He still doesn't love math, but he did catch on quickly once he started high school that grades matter now, so he's willing to put in the effort and he's liking the results he sees when he does put in that effort.

His parents are proud.