Interview with Student

What do you want me to know about you?
I like gemstones. I don't like doing that much work. I'm 11 and in 5th about to go to 6th.

Are you excited for middle school?
Scared.

Tell me about your friends.
Micah is a friend, but is almost not a friend of me anymore. He is being mean to me now. Saying things like 'stop it.' He's accusing me. He thinks I'm loud and says 'be quiet.'

What do you like to do at recess?
Play play play. Walk around, walk around, walk around. (sing-song tone).

Do you like to walk around by yourself or with friends?
I like to be by myself.

Tell me about your family.
[sister's name].

How old is your sister?
Seven. I meant eight!

Who else is in your family?
Papa, mama, baby, and I'm being a little silly...

Do you like having your mom and your sister here at school with you?
Yes. They help me.

Are there any things you do with your family that you really like to do?
Holidays. Christmas, Halloween, Easter. We hunt for eggs on Easter.

What are your favorite parts of school? 
Lunch and recess because I don't have to do any work.

What are your favorite subjects in school?
Those don't interest me that much...

Are there any that you like more than the others?
Math and science are what I like the most, but I still don't like those subjects.

Do you have any hobbies that you like to do at home?
Play video games. I like Minecraft. I build and survive. I like to talk about gemstones.

Is there anything you think is hard about school?
All those subjects, subjects, and more subjects. I would be playing Minecraft if I wasn't here right now.

Would you change anything about school?
No learning, just fun. It would be play school.

How could we make learning more fun?
Play games, less tests, and be precise.

What do you mean be precise?
Do less work, that's precise.

What is one goal you have for yourself this year? One thing you want to do at school.
(Thinking)
I remember you telling me you are applying to go to Quest, is that a goal you have?
Yes, I really want to go to Quest next year!

Is there something you want to do when you are grown up and done with school?
A weatherman and a gemologist.

Did you get to talk to the weatherman when he came to visit? What did he tell you?
Yes. He told me how to be a weatherman.

What do you think makes a great teacher?
Helps me play games. Makes games out of learning. Gets me stuff when I want them.

Who helps you with homework?
Nobody. I don't like it, I have to do it all by myself and it takes Minecraft time away.

If you are having a hard time with homework who do you ask for help?
Mama

Is there anything else you want to tell me about you?
I like snow days (we had just had two snow days in a row).