School open house

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Last evening was the open house at our son's new high school.

This is going to be his first year back at regular public schooling. For the

last 3 yrs. homeschooled, with the last 2 years via online virtual academy here

in Minnesota. Caleb is 15.

We picked up his schedule. We were hoping to go to each room and hopefully meet

his teachers. We did pick up the schedule. He said, ok..please let's go. I

asked him if he wanted to go up to his classes. He was mildly panicked. He all

but jogged back to the car. There was a lot of people there. He said 'please,

let's just go'. I asked him if he was alright. He said yes, I just want to

leave. I had my tour the other day.

When we got home. He was calmed down. I asked him were you a little

overwhelmed with everyone. He admitted he was. He then said, I will be fine.

I know this isn't going to be easy, but I need this. He then admitted that he

would be 'praying alot to keep calm'.

So, here is my concern. I wonder what Tuesday will bring. He is going to take

the bus. He insists on that, and I am fine with it. Actually proud that he

made that decision. But, what if he gets off the bus and walks in and just

freaks. I am wondering if I would be able to ask his social worker there at

school if she could meet him at the door and just reassure him.

What do y'all think?