English is a required credit for high school graduation with HomeLife Academy. But did you ever consider that your student’s language and writing skills might be the most useful AFTER they graduate?
As I worked my way through college and then on into the work force, I realized my least favorite school subject (English) was actually the most essential. I didn’t like reading or writing much in elementary school or high school. But as an adult, I can see the benefits.
In college, every one of my classes involved some written assignments. My English courses required reading and writing, the history classes had extensive textbooks to read and written exams, and even courses like physical education and music appreciation had several quizzes with short answer prompts.
After college, as I entered the workforce, each role has required me to communicate daily with people. And the crazy thing is that every day, I am using the English language skills my mother spent so much time teaching to me. Whether it’s a phone call, an email, face-to-face communication, or a letter, I am constantly using the language tools I learned during elementary school, high school, and college.
Maybe your student is like younger Joseph, struggling with motivation, learning how to read or write, or studying grammar rules. If so, be encouraged that the skills they are learning now, however difficult that process might be, will serve them for the rest of their lives. Wherever they find themselves after graduation, effective communication skills will set them up for success. If you think you might need to change teaching strategies, contact the HLA Counseling team. They love to help parent-teachers and students find what works best for them!
A special thank you to my mom for sticking through the tough years of English work with me!
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