I'm not great with book work. I mean I can did it but I don't like it. I would much rather be using my hands than sitting in a classroom and reading a book. I signed up for the classes I had to like Math, English, Science, History and I grabbed Welding and shop. Those two were more my bag.
English class was the first thing I had that morning. What a great way to start the morning. I don't know how I'm not going to fall asleep in that class. The class had already started when I got there. (I had been in the office for a good half an hour). I pushed open the door and walked inside.
"Poseidon was the god of earth quakes and the ruler of the sea," the teacher said writing 'Poseidon' on the black board. "Can anyone tell me anything else about him?"
I stood there unsure of what to do. The kids in the class were turning theirs heads and looking at me. A small hum of conversation was starting up. The teacher looked around for what was interesting them so much. She spotted me at once.
"Oh hello," she said setting the chalk down. "You must be Fredrick. I'm Mrs. Cladback. Come on in"
I walked into the room fully and shut the door behind me. Mrs. Cladback waved for me to stand at the front of the classroom. I couldn't help but feel nervous. I wasn't really a people person.
"Everyone," she said putting a hand on my shoulder. "I would like to introduce the newest member of our class, Fredrick Kane. Why don't tell us a little about yourself?"
She stepped away and I groaned mentally.
"Um...first of all don't call me Fredrick. The only ones who calls me Fredrick is my Mom," I said. This got a few laughs. "Most people call me Freddie. My mom and I just moved here yesterday. We're living at 1428 Elm street. My mom is a doctor and will most likely be working at Westin Hills soon."
There a little bit of muttering when I mentioned my address and the fact my mom would soon be working at Westin Hills. The teacher waved her hand. This must have been a sign for silence because everyone fell silent.
"What are your hobbies?" Mrs. Cladback asked.
"I like working with metals," I said. "And being active. I was on the basketball team at my last school."
"Well," the teacher said smiling. "We welcome you to Springwood. If you'll take a seat we'll pick up where we left off. We're reading the Odyssey "
She picked up a book and handed it to me. I looked down at the book. Great. I walked to the back of the room and got the seat in the corner as the teacher started to talk about Poseidon . It would be easier for me to sleep back here without the teacher knowing.