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[quote=Anonymous]12:53 here.  I'm sorry that I don't have any more to offer - and I'm open to suggestions because as I said in my earlier post, I continue to deal with this in HS.

I've heart-to-hearts with my DS about this situation.  What it boils down to is that I can't make him care.  I don't need him to care.  I need him to do the work. Him not doing the work has consequences beyond his cell phone/video games.  I explained that because he didn't demonstrate proficiency in SFS, he couldn't take a different elective.  MS/HS is a time of exploring interests but not at the expense of core academics.  The consequence of not doing homework and maintaining grades is to make more time available for them even if that means dropping a desired elective like chorus/drama.  The fallout, initially, was huge but I'm not doing him any favors by not holding him accountable.

You can certainly work to bring the school in but there's only so much they can do.  Your DD is making a choice -yes, I get that the deck is stacked but she's old enough (like my DS) to be able to understand her role in this as well as what she CAN control.  She can get herself out of SFS which would free up time for choir/drama/art.  SFS is not a full year class.  She can also get herself out of Power Math.....as long as she can demonstrate she can complete her homework......I do, however, distinguish between school electives and after school activities.  I have not pulled DS from sports teams because of the benefits he receives from them.  It's also where he socializes with friends.

I know, I know, it's easy for me to spout this (I've had a LOT of practice with my DS).  But, your kid has to do his/her part.  Good luck.[/quote]

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