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I find it frustrating, but him more so - can anyone blame him???? He told me this has happened in the past, and one time they shut a class down for 9 months. What does this do for graduation - they aren't forthcoming with info so far. How do they expect these kids to have started prototype, get just over a month into it, then shut them down for over a month, and pick up where they left off? From what he has told me they have to go to class everyday, but they can't be instructed until they officially start back up - so they sit and read.
There is so much more to this, cuz I have talked to him pretty much every other day, but just looking for other moms out there who might have gone through this.
Trina
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Permalink Reply by Chris N. Proud Nuke Mom of Mike on
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Hi Trina - Go check out the Nuke Moms group. There has been quite a bit of discussion about this and you might gain some insight. Also, you might reenter discussion there, because I haven't seen it worded as you have it. I wish I could be more help, but my son is still in A school so we aren't near as far along as your son is. I'll pray that you get answers soon that make sense. Take care
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Permalink Reply by Trina (Spencer's Mom) on
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Chris - Thanks for the info. I posted this over there and will see if anyone can help. From what my son has told me, I can't be the only parent that has this question. He said it happens in Balston Spa and in GC, so others have had to gone through this.
I have been trying to call him tonight, because SUPPOSEDLY they might have been starting school again this week. But I am not crossing my fingers.
Trina Go Navy!
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Achseh - I was aware of every bit of this information. While I see your point, anyone could have posted it. Cheryl - right now there are 4 classes going on - usually only 3. But the one had JUST gotten there when they shut down both plants. It's a shame that this happened the way it did - the civilians should have known better.
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While my son is there, and going through this, and can tell me information, I 'need to know'. While I see your point, you come off as attacking, and maybe you should think about that when posting. Maybe then people wouldn't be so hostile. Because that is exactly how you are coming off on this, and no one likes to be attacked.
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