Freshman Year comes to a close with a well-deserved 3.5 final GPA. This year has not been without its hiccups and speed bumps, but start to finish we really could not have asked for more. The fourth quarter especially was met with some challenges as Caleb has begun to transition to the regular co-taught classroom with fewer modifications in Math and English. Because of the depth of content in English he was quickly facing a failing grade. Instead of giving up and getting down on himself as he would have in the past he went on his own to the guidance counselor to seek help, which came as a surprise to us all. He then began working even harder to bring that grade up and finish strong. Caleb has had an AMAZING team of support extending all the way to administration. Their dedication and commitment to Caleb's success has been overwhelmingly evident. So blessed by the support and care Caleb has been surrounded with and so proud of HIM. He has shown so much courage and determination this year and his progress continues to amaze us.
Caleb has grown so much this year and has worked so hard. He has increasingly gained more and more independence and has started to advocate more for himself, taking ownership for his part of the journey. The progress he's made has been so significant that his IEP team actually began removing and limiting modifications and have also recommended that he be placed in the regular classroom for all classes next year. Although this will provide new challenges, I have no doubt God will give the grace to help him rise above it.
The principal commented in a parting email that he believed that Caleb had shown more courage this year than most and on another occasion had told me how much he is inspired by him. I am too. Caleb is one of the strongest and bravest young men I know.
Just keep climbing, son... Can't wait to see your story unfold. ♥️
... To be continued
