Chapter 1: I’m in the Senior Division!
I let out a sigh aboard the family carriage. The rented horse energetically drew it forward as if it were overjoyed about taking me away from my little angels, having no clue that I was in low spirits.
Patience’s body had gotten a bit stronger now, so I could probably walk to and from school. Perhaps I had built up some endurance as a result of my horseback riding practice over winter break; I had been forced to join Samuel in his lessons every day during my stay at the Northcourt home.
After we reached the dorms, Mary organized my clothes and quickly returned home. Princess Margaret wasn’t here yet—she’d likely arrive before it was time for dinner. If I could just find out the course schedule, I could choose my classes.The schedule has to be made by now, right? I wonder if I can get a copy at the teachers’ offices.
I didn’t like going to the teachers’ offices, but I really needed the course schedule. After all, I was going to be enrolled in two tracks, even though most students enrolled in just one. Basically, choosing classes was going to be complicated for me.It would be nice if I could get it, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world if I can’t, I assured myself as I entered the offices.
“Oh, hello there, Patience,” Mr. Kepner greeted me. He was the homeroom teacher for junior division Year 2 Class A. As usual, he was easy to talk to.
“Is the course schedule finalized?” I asked.
Mr. Kepner thought for a moment before smiling.
“That’s right, you’re going to be enrolling in two tracks. I would usually warn someone that it’s going to be tough, but you’ve gotten certificates of completion in every core subject aside from dance, so I think you’ll be all right. These are supposed to be passed out during homeroom tomorrow, but I can give you some.”
Mr. Kepner handed me several schedules, and I decided to ask a follow-up question while I was here.
“I’ve received a certificate of completion in the home economics course. But for the home economics senior division track, will I still be required to take the usual cooking and sewing courses? Also, I’m interested in taking embroidery and dyeing if I have the time, but I wouldn’t want to get a certificate of completion and finish the courses too soon. Would it be possible to ensure I can continue my studies even if I seem good enough to get a certificate?”
Mr. Ke