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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Basically any kid that gets some Bs and Cs, procrastinates, and is disorganized is going to get diagnosed. This used to be called an average teen.  No one UMC can be average anymore- they now need a diagnosis and a stimulant so they can be “exceptional” [/quote]

Normally when grades are spread out by 2 levels educators will look for an explanation because it is not normal. A kid getting A's -C's probably has something that is causing the spread other then being an average teen.

Kids with B's and C's, pretty normal. Kids with A's and B's, pretty normal. kids with C's and D's, normal. Kids with A's - C's less normal. You talk to the kid and try and understand what is happening. A kid who is normally an A/B kid is not likely to have C's without an explanation. That could be that they don't like a particular teacher and need to be reminded that is not a good reason for not doing the work or studying. It could be a sign that things have picked up enough in school that they are now struggling to keep up. Where in the past their raw ability helped them maintain a reasonable grade spread, stepping into more demanding classes and a larger number of demanding classes in HS now is putting more pressure on them and their raw ability can no longer cover the executive functioning issues that they have. Or the increase in homework is overwhelming their abilities because of the load and depth.

The wider the gap, the more evidence there is that something else is happening. I was an A - D kid because of serious LDs and ADHD. My LDs greatly impacted math and science classes but I did well in English, well not grammar, and social studies classes. With supports and taking gen ed level math and science, I was able to get As and Bs in those classes, but that used tutors and resource support. I was a straight A student in AP History, Government, English, and other such classes.

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Getting a C in a difficult class/subject for you while getting As and Bs in others IS within normal.  This is very common [/quote]

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