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[quote=Anonymous]Really sorry your DD is going through this. feel for ya..

At the same time, be careful about assuming the teacher is the root cause. DD is taking geometry for the first time, but the teacher is not teaching geometry for the first time.  In that same class, there are kids with straight As, the teacher is working out perfectly fine for them; consider that as well. 
  
In honors classes like this geometry, there are kids who quietly thrive even when the structure feels off to others, so it’s hard to know what’s really going on behind the scenes. But the worst thing to do, a natural inclination, is to blame the teacher.

What you can do is focus on giving DD the support she needs without immediately jumping to a confrontation. A little extra practice on Khan Academy or similar sites can help her feel steadier, and a tutor, assuming you can afford one even for just a few sessions, can give her the clarity and confidence she’s missing right now. And honestly, this could be one of those life moments where she learns how to handle a less-than-perfect situation and still succeed, which is a skill she’ll use forever.

If things truly don’t improve and it starts frustrating her (keep your personal feelings aside), talking to the counselor is totally reasonable. But starting with support and patience gives you room to see whether this is a temporary rough patch or something bigger.  Stop being paranoid about grades.

Most of all, let DD know this isn’t about her ability. She sounds like a strong kid who’s just stuck in a not-so-desirable situation, and with a little help, she’ll get through it. Keep your personal feelings and preferences out of this, let DD thrive through the ups and downs of public school education![/quote]

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