Looking forward to the long days ahead

In just over 3 weeks my son will have his high school orientation. In just over 4, he will have his first day of high school. I can’t believe we are here. I can’t believe I have a high schooler. I mean, I know the years have passed. I know he has done all the exams. I know this is the next step, but I don’t know how the time managed to move so quickly to get us here.

Just over 4 weeks ago, the results of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations were released. July 8th was a nerve-wracking day. I was checking the results website from the day before hoping the results would be out early. Spoiler alert, they weren’t and I spent almost 2 days anxiously refreshing a website. I knew my son would do well enuh but I didn’t know how well and I really wanted him to be placed at his chosen school.

When the results were posted 2 hours earlier than expected, I was ready but not ready. His results were amazing. He scored highly proficient in all subject areas and was placed in the 94th percentile for the Ability test. I knew he’d do well, but his results blew me away. I was and still am so very proud of him. He did so very well!! I am amazed and impressed by him.

And now I have the unnerving task of guiding him through high school. My excitement lasted 24 hours and then that realization set in. I am not sure how to manage the high school…