Big Girls Don't Cry

Chapter 4

Ever had a teacher who seems to think that a moment you're not doing homework is a moment wasted? Ms. Cabella in a nutshell. We walk into class and she announces "Tonight your homework is-" more than one kid groans and one even makes rude gestures behind her back "-pg. 15 questions 1-10 on science safety procedures. And if I hear you complaining or making gestures such as those, Mr. Williams, you will have a detention. Or two depending on my mood."
Jocey and I exchange looks. She imitates Ms. Cabella by scrunching up her nose and flapping her arms. Somehow, it looks like her and we both fight very hard to keep our faces straight. Something about my face catches her eye and she says "Miss Jones! Are you quite alright?" I start and say "Ummm... Yeah... I'm fine..." while trying really hard not to laugh.
"Alright. TAKE YOUR SEATS!" she bellows, scaring the living crap out of everyone. There is a huge rush as everyone tries to find seats in the very back. Jocelyn and I are lucky; we get the two seats right by the door. Ms. Cabella says "Take out a notebook and a pencil. Prepare to take notes." She proceeds to talk so quickly that the entire class is scribbling at lightning speed trying to keep up. The whole period goes by like this and when the bell rings, there is a collective sigh of relief and everyone stretches their aching arms.
"Tomorrow's topic for notes: The French Revolution." she yells.
Kids share confused glances and Jocey says "French Revolution? This is science, not core! What's she playing at?"
As of to answer her question, Ms. Cabella says "It's not my subject to teach, but it's fascinating to talk about. And it WILL be on the test." Everyone sighs. Including me.
Jocey and I gather our stuff and head off to the next class, math.
The math teacher is pretty cool. My immediate impression is that his class will be pretty easy. His name is Mr. Wong and he doesn't seem too keen on teaching.
"I will ask who has done their work and I will expect a show of hands." Many people laugh knowing how easy it will be in this class. Mr. Wong just sits down in his chair and tells us to get on chromebooks. He ignores us for the rest of the period.

MY FAVORITE CLASS.

1. Teacher asks who did their homework and grades us based on that.
2. Tells us to get on chromebooks.
3. Ignores us for the whole period.

AMAZING