Chapter 39

Mike was at a loss for words. He was absolutely furious. Thankfully, he had an exceptional level of self-control. He was barely managing to suppress his anger and continue teaching. Surprisingly, Percy actually paid attention during the lesson, which somewhat soothed Mike's frayed nerves. Before school ended, Mike pulled Percy aside and said sternly, "Make sure you write your reflection properly for the flag-raising ceremony on Monday. I don't want to see you scribble a few lines just to get it over with." Scarlett thought for a moment before stepping forward to stop Mike. "Mr. Sawyer," she said, "could Percy's punishment be put on hold for observation?" She continued, "I know the school has a rule that allows disciplinary actions to be suspended for a month. If the student contributes positively to the school during that time, the punishment can be canceled." She added, "Percy is sitting for the SATs in three months. A disciplinary record could seriously impact his final grades.