As I’m taking roll in my 7th period class I hear a young lady mention that she has Mr. E for English 6th period. Mr. E teaches English III (juniors) and English IV (seniors). This young lady is listed as a sophomore on my roll. The following conversation then took place:
Me: You have Mr. E for English?
Her: Yes.
Me: English three?
Her: Yes.
Me: I thought you were a sophomore?
Her: I am.
Me: But you’re in English three?
Her: Yes.
Me: (in a whisper) Oh, were you a sophomore last year too?
Her: No, I was a freshman.
Me: Did you take English two as a freshman?
Her: No.
Me: (puzzled look)
Her: I had English one.
Me: (continued puzzled look)
Her: I’m in English one this year too.
Me: (new puzzled look) Why?
Her: I failed English one last year.
Me: And the counselor put you in English three?
Her: Yes.
Me: Didn’t you think that might not be right?
Her: I figured the counselor knew what she was doing.
Me: (smiling knowingly) Well…
So I told Mr. E about it after school. His response?
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I can’t put it here. Children might be reading this…
