A few months ago I contemplated transferring out of AP English 12 to regular English. For me it was one of the hardest decisions and it took me awhile to finally decide.
One minute I would say, “I’m going to take the stress away and go to Carlson’s.” The next I would be saying, “I’m going to push myself and stay in Caffey’s.” I asked my friends, “Should I stay in Caffey’s or go to Carlson’s?” They would answer with one or the other. I thought their answers would help, but I just couldn’t make up my mind.
Finally I made up my mind. I went to Mrs. Percy’s office to ask her if I could switch out of Mrs. Caffey’s into Mr. Carlson’s. She replied, “Well you would have to talk Mrs. Caffey and Mr. Carlson to see if they would allow you to switch this late into the semester. May I ask you why?” I thought about the real reason why I wanted to switch. I told her, “I need an A in English in order to get a full tuition scholarship and I don’t think I can do that in Mrs. Caffey’s.” She understood and told me to come back once I’ve talked to them.
I was kind of hesitant to talk to Mrs. Caffey. At the time, I was nervous and scared of what she would say. It was seventh hour and I finally got the courage to talk to her. I walked down the hall into her classroom with my mind set on switching to regular English.
I sat down in the chair next to her desk thinking about how to start. There was no perfect way to tell her, so I just blurted it out. We had a long discussion with some tears shed, but I ended up walking out her classroom with my final, final decision, which you all know what it was.
I decided that I wasn’t going to take the easy way out. I had already pushed myself through thousands of obstacles, so why not push through another?
Honestly, I’m glad that I didn’t switch out.
One day I was sitting in my usual chair listening to everyone talk about something that didn’t pertain to what we were supposed to be doing and that’s when I knew I made the right decision.
This class hasn’t been just another class. It certainly has been a struggle stepping or trying to step out of my comfort zone. Besides all of the school work, I have had a great time listening to everyone’s hilarious stories and life lessons. Every time I walk into class, I know that there will be lots of laughs and every time I walk out of that class my day is so much better.
I just want to thank Mrs. Caffey for convincing me not to switch out her class. I’d like to think that she has made me a better writer and presenter. She has challenged me to do better and be better. That’s why I really will the class and especially her.
P.S. There is a high possibility that I will not become the President of the United States.
I am glad to hear that you stuck through it. Even though I already knew that you were sticking through it. Yes it is more work and yes it is most likely harder but you are a smart girl and you are meant for the higher level classes.
ReplyDeleteMs. Percy in your describing of her completely sounded like what she would say. He asking and why? That sounds completely like what she would say.
Also you can do whatever you want in this life. As Kevin Garnett says anything is possible, you will be president if you put your mind to it, universal law of action girl, put it to use.
This makes me so happy and sad. I am so glad you stayed in our class. I love you to death! You are the cutest ever! I am glad you stayed for two reasons. The first being that I love you! You have always been in our class, and even though you are quiet, you add so much to our class. The second being that you can totally pull off an A. My mother and I were just talking about you because I honestly LOLed when I read your post script. You are one of the hardest working people I have ever met! You are smart, kind, and beautiful. I have no doubt that you'll succeed in life. So I believe that you could be President one day.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I would not vote for you because you are a girl.
P.P.S. Just Kidding. (:
Chanda Panda, you know I love you and I am so grateful that you didn’t switch out because we wouldn’t have all those memories in Caffey’s class if you did. The first day of school there were so many students, some being my closest friends and they said they were going to Carlson’s class the next day and that I should to. That one little comment and the nerves of being in a college English class made me reconsider my decision to stay in an AP class for the slightest moment. In the end, I loved this class more than any other class that I’ve had in a long time. We have been together, basically, since freshman year because we all were in PreAP English classes and I feel like that just made our bonds as friends and classmates so strong. It has been a great year, Chanda, with A LOT of struggles and stress filled nights over essays and creative projects but we survived! In two weeks it will all be over and I couldn’t have asked for a better English experience will you and all of our other classmates and friends.
ReplyDeleteChanda, I remember that entire time you were debating and I noticed it did put you through so much stress because your scholarship is a full ride one and I did understand both sides of leaving or staying in the class. It was truly your decision and I’m glad you stayed in the class, it would have been very different since you always sat directly in front of me for the entire year. Also, you will be president. We’re writing your name in the ballots. #ChandaforPres2k16!
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