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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am particularly interested in input from HS teachers here. I generally don't bother teachers since they have so much going on. But my HS freshman has worked hard to bring a low grade up to a high C, bordering on a B for the quarter which would determine the semester grade. The kid recently got a poor grade on something after failing to follow the right procedure for turning in an extra copy to the teacher. (The answers seem correct and the teacher did get one copy.) 
The kid was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD, although we haven't set up a 504 plan and may not at this stage. 
I encouraged him to talk to the teacher, but that's intimidating and I can't tell it won't happen. If the teacher gave him credit, it'd only change his overall grade by 1 point... but that point could be determinative. Teachers, what would you recommend? Should I just let it go?
If I do talk to the teacher, should I wait until next week to see whether that 1 point really matters?
[b]I had one interaction with the teacher last quarter. I checked in because the grades didn't reflect what I saw in terms of effort. The teacher said the kid's bright but not focused and not always paying close attention. (That makes sense now that we know he has ADHD.)[/b][/quote]

Based on this interaction, I'd follow up with the teacher noting the diagnosis and sharing what you are doing on your end.  Ask the teacher if there are any strategies, suggestions  or resources they suggest for your DC.   Be clear you are not making excuses or asking for leniency, but more for ways to help your DC learn to manage the  workload given the condition.   If the assignment comes up in the conversation, fine, but I wouldn't bring it up.

I would also encourage your DC to discuss this with the teacher. Part of managing ADHD is self advocating. 
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