Deniz and her mom, Banu, came to visit us at Delmar near the end of our school year. The 5th and 6th grade students enjoyed chatting with her and were amazed to hear her talk about the very difficult examinations that all 5th grade students in Turkey must pass with high scores in order to attend the best schools. There is much pressure on the young students to do well academically.
Some parents have their children tutored to assure an excellent performance.
Our Delmar students told Deniz about the Maryland School performance tests that they were in the proces of taking. I will start writing as soon as my phone gets connected. I have started a new school. It is a British school in Istanbul. But I am in the most advanced class.