Chapter 5

James arrived home at 6:00 that evening and sat down for dinner.

"How was school, Amy?" he asked.

"It was awesome, Daddy." Amy replied. "Mrs. Johnson said that she wants to talk to you and Mommy tomorrow after school."

"What?!" James and Anne exclaimed in unison.

"Mrs. Johnson wants to talk with you. She wouldn't tell me why." Amy replied.

"You know, Anne, I have the day off tomorrow, so I should be able to go and talk with Amy's teacher." James replied.

"I should, too. Once 2 o'clock comes around, we'll drive over to Boughton Hall and talk with Mrs. Johnson." Anne replied.

The family ate their dinner and then it was time for Amy to go to bed.

The next day, Amy went to school and stayed after everyone had left. James and Anne walked into the classroom and sat down next to Amy.

"Mr. and Mrs. Bond, I think Amy should skip a grade and go to 1st grade." Mrs. Johnson said.

"What do you mean 'skip a grade'?" Anne asked.

"I mean that I feel she isn't being challenged enough in kindergarten and she is ready for 1st grade." Mrs. Johnson replied.

"Well, I suppose so…but don't they normally wait until at least the first test of the year is done?" James asked.

"Yes, normally they do. Do you want to wait until then?" Mrs. Johnson asked.

"Yes, please." Anne replied.

"All right then. I'll make sure that the test results get home to you. We're having one next week on the things we learn this week. I'm sure it will prove to you that she is more than capable of doing first grade work. I have a placement test right here that I will have her take tomorrow and then that should also influence your decision." Mrs. Johnson said.

"Thank you, Mrs. Johnson. We will talk about this some more as a family and then get back to you." James replied.

The Bond family left the classroom and headed home where they spent the evening just playing together after Amy finished her homework.

"We just want to let you know that we are so proud of you. We had no idea that you would be able to skip a grade. This is wonderful!" James said. "Now, it's almost 8:30. Bath and bed, alright, hon?"

"Yes, daddy." Amy said.

She left the room and went to go get her bath and go to bed.