Andrew Gets a Tutor_New June 24
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 7:55 pm
Andrew Gets a Tutor
Chapter 1.
Andrew was not a dumb kid, but he never brought home many A grades on the report card. When he applied himself he did fine, but the
lack of motivation impeded progress. Andrew is a dreamer, and when the assignment is to read a selection of Charles Dickens he
preferred to focus on science fiction and fantasy stories. Watching a movie on "Oliver Twist" was okay but reading the book pure drudgery
and frustration. Too many damn words he didn't understand.
It's the second semester of the first year of high school. The calendar has turned to spring and finals are mere months away. The last
report card showed:
Science B
Math B
English Literature C
Biology C
History C
PE A
The only A is in PE and that didn't mean diddlysquat to the parents. If it were a sport that would be better. Andrew is lean and athletic
and could excel in sports if only he wasn't so lazy. Andrew's father is set in stone on sending his only child to college,
and he had many choice words to say after seeing the report.
"These grades are pathetic" "Why is your mind always in the clouds when it isn't in the gutter?" "When I was your age I mowed lawns
to buy books on Law and social issues and that helped me get into law school"
Andrew heard these all before, and then a sentence came out not spoken before.
"I'm getting you a tutor. I don't care how much it costs".
It turned out Mr. Lawrence didn't spend much to get a tutor for his fifteen year old son. Browsing then skipping the professional tutors
with certifications, one was found that didn't cost too much.
Marcy Madison, age 20. A student at the local community college.
Specializes in Social Studies, art, creative writing.
Marcy doesn't have an education degree, but she should do, and Mr. Lawrence hired her for two days a week. A phone conversation set
everything up. Mr. Lawrence was insistent that good results happen quickly.
"Do whatever it takes to get his grades up. If he makes straight A's on the final report card I'll give you a bonus."
Chapter 1.
Andrew was not a dumb kid, but he never brought home many A grades on the report card. When he applied himself he did fine, but the
lack of motivation impeded progress. Andrew is a dreamer, and when the assignment is to read a selection of Charles Dickens he
preferred to focus on science fiction and fantasy stories. Watching a movie on "Oliver Twist" was okay but reading the book pure drudgery
and frustration. Too many damn words he didn't understand.
It's the second semester of the first year of high school. The calendar has turned to spring and finals are mere months away. The last
report card showed:
Science B
Math B
English Literature C
Biology C
History C
PE A
The only A is in PE and that didn't mean diddlysquat to the parents. If it were a sport that would be better. Andrew is lean and athletic
and could excel in sports if only he wasn't so lazy. Andrew's father is set in stone on sending his only child to college,
and he had many choice words to say after seeing the report.
"These grades are pathetic" "Why is your mind always in the clouds when it isn't in the gutter?" "When I was your age I mowed lawns
to buy books on Law and social issues and that helped me get into law school"
Andrew heard these all before, and then a sentence came out not spoken before.
"I'm getting you a tutor. I don't care how much it costs".
It turned out Mr. Lawrence didn't spend much to get a tutor for his fifteen year old son. Browsing then skipping the professional tutors
with certifications, one was found that didn't cost too much.
Marcy Madison, age 20. A student at the local community college.
Specializes in Social Studies, art, creative writing.
Marcy doesn't have an education degree, but she should do, and Mr. Lawrence hired her for two days a week. A phone conversation set
everything up. Mr. Lawrence was insistent that good results happen quickly.
"Do whatever it takes to get his grades up. If he makes straight A's on the final report card I'll give you a bonus."