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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Colleges aren’t tracking individual teachers.  Switch class to an easier teacher.[/quote]

That's what I think, but it doesn't help with this semester's grade.

Are you suggesting that we change for next semester? [b]The school (private) discourages changing teachers,[/b] but I'm thinking about pressing the issue and could maybe make a case if I suggest kid be moved to non-honors instead of honors. But I want to make sure that the bad teacher doesn't teach that class, too.

Next year, student will take a different topic that this person doesn't teach.

It makes me sad that one horrible teacher can ruin a kid's transcript after that kid has worked so hard. It's like my kid--and the others--were punished for being smart and getting into this class in the first place.

With regards to the school, I'd be surprised if they aren't alarmed their best students (top 10% and 20%) are getting such low grades in this class.

[b]Would it be wise for me to request the principal look into the class grades?[/b]

OP[/quote]

[b]If there is a single teacher tanking students college applications through grades that are not in line with other teachers at the school, I'd be going to the HOS. If this is just a your kid issue, than that a completely different matter.[/b] [/quote]

This, OP. I wouldn't go to the HOS and tell them how to do their job (i.e., look into grades). But I would absolutely go to them with a concern about my student, especially if the issue seemed to be part of a larger pattern. I would say this is what I observed, this is what I have heard, and this is my concern. I am coming to you to hear what you think, and to hear the ideas you have for addressing my concern.

Then I would listen and have an adult conversation.

This is why people send their kids to private schools. The HOS actually care what parents think. They may not handle it the way you want, but it's their job to hear your concerns.

And ignore everyone who says you will annoy them or be "that mom". No professional HOS is annoyed about a parent coming to them and having a respectful conversation.[/quote]

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