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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not sure what you expect the school to do if he’s not studying. If you can identify what might help him do better you can ask for an IEP meeting and update the plan.

How do you know he’s not getting feedback on his incorrect work?  It doesn’t sound like your son is a reliable reporter.

Last thought. Is he passing the classes even though he’s failing tests?  If so, maybe that’s the best he can expect. [/quote]

He does study sometimes. Yes passing classes.  He studies hard when he does and seems to know the material but still fails the test. He does not study hard for all tests because it is too much.  This wee five test alone.  We can’t do it all.  He does not receive  feedback because there are no comments on his homework when clearly there are many mistakes.  This is across classes and I have been told teachers don’t have time for feedback.  Already have tutors but we can only afford so much.  [/quote]

In high school, teachers are not going to correct every homework assignment and provide comments.  That’s not realistic. I’m thinking of math as an example, for my kids, they are either provided solutions and expected to check themselves or homework is electronic and gives immediate feedback if it’s correct.  I know some of the other classes go over HW in class but that means they need to have it done on time and be focused when the class is discussing the assignment.  HW isn’t graded for many of their classes in HS so it’s a struggle to get them to do it.

Are the classes the appropriate level? Is his schedule too rigorous?  Is he taking honors or regular classes?[/quote]

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