I'm not excited about being partnered with a kid with down syndrome who I wasn't friends with in 6th grade
What is your reason for not wanting to be partnered with this kid?
I don't know I will do if he talks to me.
Looking down on a mentally challenged person and avoiding being his partner isn't correct. When the kid talks to you just start by listening and trust that you will respond adequately.
I am a little anxious about having to deal with this. This kid can barely do anything and now my grade is going to be messed up.
People with down syndrome have a difficult time in life. Its better to just let things go from the past and try to start over. Don't you think its better overall if you try to get along?