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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You should consider couple of things.
1. Can he take PreCalc next year if he drops AlgII now?  Isn't AlgII a prerequisite?
2. There are two kinds of AP Physics - one is Algebra based (called AP Physics) and the other is Calculus based (It is called AP Physics C).
I suppose your DC is planning to take AP Physics that is Algebra based (Physical concepts explained by Algebraic expressions and equations.  The problems are solved by formulating Algebraic equations and solving them).  If he isn't strong in AlgebraII class and is being advised to drop the course, will he be able to apply principles covered in AlgebraII to formulate equations and solve problems in AP Physics?  You and your DC should discuss this with the teachers (AlgebraII and AP Physics) and the counselor.

You could ask the Math teachers and the counselor if they know of any area schools that offer Summer course in AlgebraII and if your DC's school will accept the grade in it.  I know Walt Whitman High School will offer that course in the Summer.  Summer is the best time to work from basic principles and get the hang of the concepts.  Practicing solving problems on a regular basis is very important to build a strong foundation.

All the best to your DC.

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It's OP - 1. Yes Alg 2 is pre req for pre calc. His teacher said he will not fail Alg 2 but she doesn't feel he'll succeed in pre calc without a stronger Alg 2 foundation.

2. His school does not offer a standard physics course. Only AP physics 1 and AP physics 2 are offered. Alg 2 is a pre req for AP physics 1 so therein lies the problem.

He has a tutor but she started working with him too late in the year. We are looking for an option for  summer. Thank you for printing it out.

To the other pp's thank you ... he is chill and I did not get involved early on. I should have stepped in earlier to avoid this. He's not distraught just very disheartened because it definitely affects many course selections for the next two years. I realize that kids will change paths many times. DS, however, is absolutely sure that CS, info/data systems, business systems and security are his path. He has shown talent in these areas (except for Alg 2). All other math, science course are high grades. He built a computer in 11 hours and is in Advanced business courses.

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