Ruthie Camden:  They have horses ! Horses !
Mrs. Carmen Mackoul: The school offers both English and western style instruction.2
Ruthie Camden: And there 's no homework !
Mrs. Carmen Mackoul: We feel the children work hard during the day . At night , they should be free to relax and be kids . After all , we do have them seven hours a day . Of course , if Ruthie would like to spend time at home studying any subject beyond the core curriculum , we 'll set up an individual program for her .
Ruthie Camden: I may want to do that , considering I do n't have to be at school until _ ten _ !
Mrs. Carmen Mackoul: We have a flexible schedule . Students can start as late as ten , but then they go until five . Not every student does his or her best work early in the morning . Plus , we have a 14 to 1 student ratio and a whole list of after - school trips and projects . Last year , we took a group of students to the National Gallery in Washington , D.C. and met the President . I think that Ruthie would make a wonderful addition to our school . If you have any questions , please call .
Rev. Eric Camden, Annie Camden: Thank you .
Mrs. Carmen Mackoul: Bye , Ruthie .
Ruthie Camden: Boy , when God answers a prayer , he answers a prayer !
Rev. Eric Camden: Does that mean you want to go to school here ?
Annie Camden: Oh , yeah !