<p>Calmom,
I have been thinking about what you said, and now that I have received S's final transcript I am thinking you may be right about letting him focus on the dancing. For instance, his Honors Spanish grade went from A in the Fall trimester, to B in Winter, to C in Spring. The only teacher who waxed enthusiastic about him was his music ensemble leader. Clearly academics aren't his focus right now. On the other hand he came home from the Southwest Regionals Saturday with another first place medal. (No prize money in these comps.) Perhaps he will be ready for academic challenges once he has attained championship status. What a contrast to his three laid-back, conventional (but academically successful) siblings. Keeps things interesting.</p>