Abstract

As a parent of a fourth grader at Fort Worth Christian Elementary School, I was asked to contribute to the school's "XL" program. "XL" was a program that Fort Worth Christian implemented to enrich the basic curriculum. "XL" was open to all students in the fourth and fifth grades. Different students were chosen to participate in different areas of their interests and strengths. The students were asked to sign a contract which stated that they would be responsible for all work required in "XL," and that any students who were discipline problems would immediately be withdrawn from the program. The students considered it an honor to be chosen for any of the "XL" programs.