Movin' on up!

Are you smarter than a fifth-grader? We'll soon find out just how smart a fifth-grader is. Carter got his report card and he officially passed fourth grade. Like we had a doubt.

Now I'm not the bragging type (oh that's right, I am), but he did quite well. Students in first through fourth grade get numbered scores (between 1-4) rather than letter grades. Those start next year. Basically, a 3 means he's proficient and he knows the material/subject matter and a 4 means he's advanced, exceeding expectations.

Carter got all 3's and 4's. We are very proud, naturally. What we really found interesting, though, were the year-end comments. We have to beam when we see our child called "bright, intelligent, responsible" even if it is followed up with a "work on self-control when it's appropriate" comment.

The one that got us smiling, laughing and groaning at the same time was the comments for Language Arts, where the teacher said he does outstanding work in all areas. Then this: "He is becoming a very accomplished writer and he has a very good sense of correct editing."

Are you kidding me? First of all, why would a fourth-grader even have to know about editing? And how did Carter manage to "inherit" that trait from both Mom and Dad? And, does this mean he'll be a low-paid writer/editor like us, too, instead of a doctor or rock star? Poor Carter.

And yet, we are tickled every time we read that comment!

And the one following that one: "Continue to keep reading Carter, and don't lose that sense of creativity that you have!" Yes, no matter what your jaded parents say, don't lose it!