Carrie and Brian have been looking at school options for Nathan. He is academically advanced, and they want to make sure he is challenged, not bored. They recently heard about the Paragon Science Academy, which is opening this year as a charter school. The school has a strong focus on science, technology and the arts, to prepare more students to meet the demands of today’s changing world and grasp new opportunities in these fields.
Carrie took Nathan yesterday to have him tested for placement, and he tested halfway through first grade level in reading and math. He is eligible for the advanced kindergarten class, and has secured a spot. School starts on August 11, and he is very excited, especially about the robotics and microscopes. He has already told his mom when he grows up, he wants to work on finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome.
That last remark made me cry. To think that a five year old can even think of doing something so worthwhile and challenging, and necessary. Of course, we all hope that a cure is found before he reaches that age, but I have a feeling that boy will do something good in life.
Congratulations. Sounds like a good opportunity for him. It must be the Lafferty genes. 😉
It’s amazing how much compassion a child can get when they watch someone they love struggling with a disease. He really is an amazing little boy.
I’m so glad they found such a great school for him to go to learn and grow. He’s such a great son and brother.