RMA a lesson in surprising parents

Its the end of the school year for Dan. Kirsti and I both agree RMA has been a good thing all the way around but untill wed night you would get mixed to negative reviews from Dan. To much homework, to strict dress code, the teachers don't like me, I could go on but I think you get the idea. Frankly I was feeling a bit foolish for paying for the complaints but that is another story. Enter Wendsday night at the end of the year assembly where Dan recieved 5 awards, 2 for most improved student/science and history, 1 for public speking, 1 for exemplary conduct, and 1 for citizenship. Kirsti and I were both shocked and proud to see him parading back and forth to the stage and collecting his awards, there was only one other kid who recieved as many. It was a big moment for us and we are still glowing, aside from the pride the biggest feeling was surprise because he does not demonstrate many of these qualities at home. Don't get me wrong he is a good kid and hasn't misbehaved much at all but putting your gum wrappers under the chair in the living room isn't exemplary behavior or good citizenship. I didn't think public speaking was his strong suit either, he seems to find a way to answer yes or no to any question asked by most people. I guess he showed me, and is now enjoying his new found respect, He hasn't said it but I think deep down he has a new fondness for his school. He should also be thinking deep down IN YOUR FACE DAD. he hasn't said that either. Also noteworthy for the night was the feeling of genuine respect from the students twoard the teachers, some are more popular than others but all were cheered enthusasticaly by the student body when they were introduced. Needless to say Dan will be attending RMA next year for 7th grade.