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[quote=Anonymous]Not naming the school because I don't want to get into a school war (and I hope none of you do either) but do any of you just want to say no to the accelerated, honors and AP classes?

My child is in 9th grade and is taking Algebra 2/Trig (honors/accelerated) and is also in a science honors.  She plays sports 2 seasons as well a music 1/2 credit that meets twice a week.  None of which she wants to give up. She also plays a sport about 7 months out of the year that requires about 1/3 of her weekends year round.  Again, not something she wants to give up.  She is struggling with some academics.  Not really bad grades but mainly B's (and some low ones) with an A in there here and there. She had her first C too.   It is a little different than the mostly A's and some high B's from middle school.  It stresses her although her Dad and I think she is fine and I am not looking for perfect grades if there is no happiness or sleep.  We are not gunning for Ivy league.  I want her to find a healthier balance and I asked her is she wanted to do regular Pre-Calc next year and she thinks that is a death wish.  Her counselor and math teacher said she can do either and to do what makes her happy.  So it isn't like the school is pushing it.  I have a feeling it is a friend-based issue that makes her feel like she shouldn't.

Am I the only mom in private who isn't gunning for the hardest classes every year?  Kids do go on and graduate in non accelerated, non honors courses, correct?   How many AP's are normal in junior and senior year?  I feel overwhelmed just looking at the next 3 years and what she wants to do.

Also, do any private kids drop language their junior year to take on more specialized classes like social and physical sciences?  There are so many electives she wants to take but 6-7 majors seems excessive.

Thanks in advance[/quote]

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