Natasha looked at the table in front of her and saw the person behind the table. She was a little surprised seeing a middle aged woman smiling warmly at them. The principal of her previous school was always scowling at anything and everything. She never saw him smile. Even the thought of seeing him made her scared and she would get goosebumps.
The principal here looked friendly enough. But she didn't make her choice yet because she did not know this person clearly.
"Welcome to A High School. Please sit down." Natasha looked at her dad. She sat down beside her dad when she got the permission to sit from her dad.
"My name is Akila Wells. You can call me Miss Wells or Miss Principal. What is your name?" said miss Wells. "Her name is Natasha Holden. I'm her father Adam Holden" "Okay. How old are you Natasha?" "She turned 16 this year". Miss Wells frowned a for a second and then her expression went back to the smiling one again. "I'm sorry but I think I asked her Mr. Holden. It would be better if you let her answer the questions" she said. "Ah, yes miss Wells. Actually my daughter is a little shy". "She would be able to overcome her shy nature if she is given the chance to speak Mr. Holden. So, please let her speak". "Of course Miss Holden". So Natasha, please tell me something about yourself. Anything you are comfortable in sharing with me". "My name is Natasha Holden and I turned 16 this year. My birthday is in May. I have a younger sister". "Is that all you want to say?" Natasha nods. "Okay then. So Mr. Holden which grade is Natasha getting admitted to?" "She is going to start 10th grade this year. The previous school was a little advanced so Natasha is done with 9th grade studies. I hope she can start 10th grade here. The admission exam result showed that her marks are quite well to be in 10th grade". "Yes. Certainly she is a bright student. Her result shows that she is eligible for 10th grade. When does she want to start classes?" "She can start from today. We can collect her uniform and other necessities later". "Alright. I will call the 10th grade homeroom teacher and let him know that he is getting a new student placed in his class". "Thank you Miss Wells" said her dad "My pleasure Mr. Holden"
Miss Wells picked up the intercom and dialed a number. After a few seconds she told someone to send a teacher named Mr. Kim to her office. "Mr. Kim is the homeroom teacher of 10A. Since Natasha is good student we are placing her in 10A. 10A consists of our best 10th grade students. I'm sure she will adjust there perfectly" saying that, she looked at Natasha and smiled. Natasha nervously smiled back at her.
There was a knock at the door. "That must be Mr. Kim. Please come in". "Good morning Miss Wells. You called for me?" "You will have a new student in your class this year Mr. Kim" she pointed at Natasha and said "This is Natasha and she will be in your care from today". "Hello, my name is Mr. Kim. I am the homeroom teacher of 10A and I teach math. I hope you like math Natasha?" "Yes I do Mr. Kim". "Mr. Kim this is her father Mr. Holden". "Good to see you Mr. Holden" "Nice to meet you Mr. Kim" they shook their hand with each other.
"Mr. Kim, why don't you take Natasha with you and give her a tour of the school while explaining the rules and other things to her while I complete the formalities with her father?" "Sure miss Wells. Natasha why don't you come with me?" Natasha looked at her dad for his permission. "I am sure your father has no problem with it. Am I right Mr. Holden?" said miss Wells. "No problem at all miss Wells".
"Go with Mr. Kim Natasha. And remember, your mom will pick you up after she picked your sister from school. Do not go anywhere by yourself. Am I clear?" "Yes, dad. See you later". "Bye".
"Let us go Natasha. I am sure you will love this school" said Mr. Kim. "See you again miss Wells" "See you Mr. Kim and good luck on your first day Natasha dear". "Thank you miss Wells". "Oh, mention not my child" said miss Wells.