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Maybe a bit more detail is needed.

The child in question has had a poor academic background and has been diagnosed with LDA.  There neither is nor has there ever been a disciplinary problem.  Last year I tried to enroll her in a special school for learning disabled children.  My X shot it down.  I complained about it in our Psych evaluation at the beginning of this year.  Not surprisingly, no one cared.  I truly expect that no one will care now either.  But I suppose I must keep trying.

The short story.
Under TRO and almost never see my kids.  The X filed an order to show cause asking to have my visitation reduced to virtually nothing.  One reason is she claims I don't make them do their HW when they're with me (considering they are with me ~25hrs a month and almost never during the week I don't know how I can be responsible.  But nonetheless . . .).  Just got Childs report card and it don't look good.  She's failing two classes and has missed a lot of school.  Spoke to teachers and they all indicate assignments are not being completed and excessive absences.  My attorney has asked me to call the GAL and let her know but I feel a letter may be the better approach.

Letter below.  Comments please.  

Ms GAL,


   I'm writing to express my concern for Child regarding her academics.

Last Monday Child's music teacher, Ms Teacher, called to inform me that Child has not turned in her Class notebook, divider, and class contract.  As of yesterday these items have still not been handed in.

   I have recently been informed that Child has failed two of her classes this past quarter and may be in danger of failing a third.  Last week I received a copy of Child's report card and contacted some of her teachers to find out what's wrong.  Child's E teacher Ms Teacher2 informed me that Child is failing because she has not been completing assignments and has been missing a lot of school.  Child received a 12/100 on her essay last quarter and has a second essay due this quarter.  The second essay is on the book "Good Book" and Child should have read through chapter 9.  I spoke to Child about this on Saturday and she informed me that she has not read any of the book yet.
   
   I also spoke to Ms. Teacher3, Child's Other teacher and received a similar report, "Child is not completing homework assignments".

   Child has been diagnosed with a learning disability and I'm concerned that if she falls too far behind she will never be able to catch up.  I have attempted to obtain more information from Child and Child2s' school but they are reluctant to speak with me at this time.


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