High School English

I subbed high school for the first time today and I LOVED it! I didn't feel stressed once, the kids didn't cry about anything, they were independent, they got their work done, and they know how to be quiet. The classes were amazing, the content was fun to look at, ahhh... I think I need to get my single subject credential in English PRONTO!

I subbed two classes of Senior English and three Junior AP English classes. The kids were all pretty chill and laid back. I felt like it was easier than it should have been. I loved it. I took two of the classes to the psych fair which was really fun. I remember doing the psych fair my senior year with my best friend Cambria... I had a total deja-vu moment when I entered the library and saw all of the different presentations. While at the fair I saw several different teachers that I had when I was in high school. It was really strange for both them and myself to both be in "teacher" positions at the same time. For anyone that went to Upland with me, Mr. Wisdom is still there! Craziness.

Apparently my name was being spread around campus because during lunch time a kid (who was not in my class in the morning) called my name out from across campus. When I turned around he asked if I was subbing for the same class tomorrow. I shook my head no and as soon as I did the kid made a sad face, formed his hands to make a heart, and broke the heart. I wanted to laugh so hard but I just shook my head and walked away.

I had a few of my sister's friends in my classes today. When they saw my name they were like, "Are you related to MARISSA????" It was pretty funny. They all freaked out. Way to go red, you are still famous at UHS.

I really miss high school language arts. The kids were reading The Great Gatsby and are watching the movie tomorrow! I am sooo jealous. I seriously loved that book when I was in high school. I wish I could sub for them tomorrow just so I could watch the movie.

Quotes of the Day:

1.
Girl: Are you the sub?
Me: Yeah.
Girl: All the boys in my math class are talking about you.

2.
(While I was participating in a study at the psych fair)
Boy: Please write your name
Me: (writes: Ms. Hobbs)
Boy: Please write your birthday
Me: (writes: 5/21)
Boy: Please write your favorite animal
Me: (writes: elephant)
Boy: Please write your phone number.
Me: Do you actually need this?
Boy: (laughs)
Me: (writes: 999-nevermind)
Boy: (picks up the paper and runs) GUYS I FOUND OUT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HER THAN YOU!!!

3.
Boy: Do you want to come to my graduation? I'll buy you a ticket.
Me: No thanks.
Boy: You don't want to see me graduate??!!

4.
(While I was talking to a former teacher the same kid that yelled across campus during lunch came up to talk to me)
Boy: Miss. Hobbs, I noticed that you are a MISS... not a MRS.
Me: Thanks for pointing that out.
Boy: Soooo.....
Teacher: You boys are really giving Miss. Hobbs an ego boost today!