MILgymFAM
Proud Parent
Since we just moved to a new town both DDs started a new school last week. Older DD was assigned to choir as her elective. Today the choir "contract" came home stating when the concerts would be (there are 5) and stating that students who miss a concert would be docked two full letter grades from their final grade per occurrence. Of the five, two fall on a meet weekend (obviously I won't know if they truly conflict until the week before) and two on practice nights. The fifth falls on younger daughters practice night which is three towns away. I emailed the teacher and DDs counselor requesting a different elective for DD- she didn't really want choir in the first place, so she wasn't upset at all about that.
I am torn, though. We have always placed the utmost priority on education. DD was #1 in her grade at her last school, has always had a 4.0, and is a scholarship recipient. I just don't see the importance of this class, but I am not sure if I am sending a good message to DD. At the same time, we committed to the gym and the season, and we pay good money for it, and I don't think school should also dominate our evenings. I am not sure what I will do if the school refuses to switch her, but I can't sign the contract in good conscience.
What do you think? Was I out of line to ask to her her switched? What would you do?
I am torn, though. We have always placed the utmost priority on education. DD was #1 in her grade at her last school, has always had a 4.0, and is a scholarship recipient. I just don't see the importance of this class, but I am not sure if I am sending a good message to DD. At the same time, we committed to the gym and the season, and we pay good money for it, and I don't think school should also dominate our evenings. I am not sure what I will do if the school refuses to switch her, but I can't sign the contract in good conscience.
What do you think? Was I out of line to ask to her her switched? What would you do?