"Flint River Academy Blues"

During the summer, my Mother told me that I was going to be attending Flint River Academy for the seventh grade. I was furious. I was going to be the new kid in school for the second time in 2 years. I went to a Middle School called Ellis Arnall for the sixth grade. I did not know anyone there either. It was a much bigger school than Flint River was. My Mother signed me up for this "wonderful opportunity," as she called it, before I could have a say in the decision. My first day at Flint River Academy was hard. I had to ride with some family friends from church and they just dropped me off at the front door. When I walked down the Middle School hall, I was surprised that it was so tiny. It was weird having all of the kids my age in the same hallway because at my old school we were all spread out in the school. I felt much better about the situation after I walked into Homeroom in Mrs. Riggin's class. Everyone was so friendly and the teacher and the students made me feel very comfortable. These kids are practically brothers and sisters because they grew up with each other at this school since 4-k and I kind of felt out of place. Since the first day of school, I have been involved in Cheerleading. I really felt left behind because I didn't know any of the cheers or dances. I had to learn everything from scratch and these girls that I cheer with went to camp and knew a lot more than I did. I am really glad that I got into the Cheerleading because not only am I enjoying cheering, but these girls have become my best friends. That makes being new easier and I'm feeling more and more comfortable everyday with going to Flint River Academy. Finally, the thing that has made me feel the best about moving to a new school is my teachers. Mrs. Riggins, my Science Teacher, does all of the hands on science stuff and she makes learning a lot of fun! I have learned so many interesting things about the body and I'm finding out that I actually enjoy it. Mrs. Leonard, my History Teacher, is great! She loves her computer and she can't live without it. I think that's funny. She makes learning Georgia History very easy to learn. I love the handouts. Next, Mrs. Chapman, my English Teacher, is probably the hardest of the bunch. But I am glad that she is, because she challenges me to the fullest! Wow, that is really a hard class. The best thing about her is that she is very strict about my work and she gets what she wants! (Well, half of the time, anyway!!) I'm not saying that in a bad way because most of us need it. Last but not least, Mrs. Porter. She is one of the sweetest teachers and she is hilarious. She makes Math so much fun and makes it where I can understand it (even when my Mother doesn't.) I really have enjoyed my first four months at Flint River Academy and I am glad that I came. I have met so many friends that I love and my teachers are wonderful. Going to a private school was scary at first, but I have changed my mind. I'm not really used to going to a school with such little amounts of kids, but I kind of like it. I thought that I was going to hate going to a school like this, but I have found out that I'm having the time of my life at Flint River Academy. By Hannah Smith 12/14/2007

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