A black student in a mostly white school whose teacher is constantly annoyed by him.

Jackson

Jackson standing at the entrance of his new school, with a big smile on his face and his backpack ready.

Jackson was excited to start his first day at a new school. He had his backpack ready and a big smile on his face. As he walked into the classroom, he noticed he was the only black student. His teacher, Mrs. Green, greeted him with a nod. Jackson found a seat and sat down quietly. He hoped to make new friends and learn new things. Little did he know, Mrs. Green was not very patient with him. Jackson was determined to do his best.

A New Beginning

Jackson playing soccer and scoring a goal at recess, surrounded by cheering classmates.

During the first lesson, Jackson raised his hand to answer a question. Mrs. Green seemed annoyed and called on someone else. Jackson felt a little sad but didn't give up. At recess, he tried to join a group of kids playing soccer. They welcomed him and soon they were all laughing and having fun. Jackson scored a goal and everyone cheered. He felt happy and accepted, at least by his classmates. Jackson hoped Mrs. Green would see his efforts too.

First Impressions

Jackson cleaning up a spilled water bottle on his desk, looking a bit downcast.

One day, Jackson accidentally spilled his water bottle on his desk. Mrs. Green frowned and told him to clean it up quickly. Jackson apologized and hurried to wipe the mess. He noticed that Mrs. Green didn’t get as upset with other students for similar mistakes. This made Jackson feel a bit unfairly treated. However, he decided to stay positive and focused on his work. He loved learning and didn’t want anything to spoil it. Jackson believed that if he kept trying, things would get better.

A Small Mistake

Jackson helping Lily mix colors in art class, with a beautiful rainbow painting in the background.

During art class, Jackson noticed a girl named Lily struggling with her painting. He offered to help her mix colors. Lily smiled and thanked him. Together, they created a beautiful rainbow. Mrs. Green saw their work and praised Lily but didn’t mention Jackson’s help. Jackson felt a little hurt but was glad Lily was happy. He realized that helping others made him feel good inside. Jackson decided to keep being kind, no matter what.

A Helping Hand

Jackson taking a math test, focused and determined, with test papers on his desk.

The class had a big math test coming up. Jackson studied hard every night. He wanted to prove he was a good student. On the day of the test, he felt nervous but ready. Mrs. Green handed out the papers and Jackson started to work. He focused and did his best on every question. When the results came back, Jackson had one of the highest scores. Mrs. Green seemed surprised but didn’t say much. Jackson was proud of himself and knew his hard work had paid off.

The Big Test

Jackson presenting his project on George Washington Carver to the class, with a confident expression.

The class was assigned a special project on famous inventors. Jackson chose to research George Washington Carver. He was excited to learn about someone who looked like him and made a big difference. Jackson worked hard on his project, gathering pictures and facts. When it was time to present, he spoke confidently about Carver’s achievements. His classmates clapped and Mrs. Green gave a small nod. Jackson felt proud and happy to share his project. He hoped it would change Mrs. Green’s opinion of him.

A Special Project

Jackson finishing his homework after school, with Mrs. Green grading papers in the background.

One day, Jackson stayed after school to finish his homework. Mrs. Green was also there, grading papers. She noticed Jackson working diligently and asked about his project. Jackson explained why he chose George Washington Carver. Mrs. Green listened and seemed genuinely interested. She even smiled and said it was a good choice. Jackson felt a spark of hope. Maybe Mrs. Green was starting to see him differently. He decided to keep being himself and doing his best.

An Unexpected Friendship

Jackson smiling confidently in the classroom, with classmates and Mrs. Green noticing his efforts.

As the school year went on, Mrs. Green began to notice Jackson’s efforts more. She praised him for his good work and kindness to others. Jackson felt happier and more confident each day. He realized that sometimes, people need time to understand each other. By staying positive and working hard, he had shown Mrs. Green who he really was. Jackson made many friends and learned a lot that year. He knew he could overcome challenges with a smile and determination.