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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP, so his grades overall are fine. A's and B's but they would almost all be A's with proper studying for the tests. He will not get into the colleges he wants with the B's though. I do think he is not focusing in class and yes I suppose it could be some level of ADHD but I really don't think it is. I think is he just not always trying and yes cutting corners, using google instead of reading the material, etc.

I like the idea of coming up with a plan together with set times, etc and going from there. Cutting down on sports next and then if its still not working maybe look into other things.

I just worry because he is much more motivated when its self driven, otherwise he feels like he is working for me and not for himself and thats self defeating.[/quote]

How is he getting Fs on tests and then still getting As and Bs?  I am confused.[/quote]

Because there is a whole lot of grade inflation (grade fluffing -- from homework completion grades and easy quizzes) going on in this private school. OP, your son is trying hard, but he is struggling to understand and remember the material. You should employ regular tutors to help him practice and study appropriately. If neither he nor you want to go this route, then there will still be hundreds (actually, thousands... but I'm guessing he will not want to attend many of these) of 4-year college options available to him.[/quote]

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