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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP and his grades aren’t bad…at all. They are a point or 2 shy of an A in each of the classes where it matters. Other classses he does have As. And sadly he would be much better off in a higher level class at a public according to accounts here. I truly wish that wasn’t the case. But it is what it is. [/quote]

PP here.  If there is any way that they can pull out an A in those classes where they are a point or 2 shy of an A, push it. I looked to make sure all assignments were tuned in, even if it was reduced credit for late assignments.  I also tried to heavily encourage preparing for the finals, not last minute - understanding what concepts they didn’t learn earlier, encouraging working with the study guide (if provided) or creating their own.  They would also sometimes create quizllets or use ones their friends created.  I know there was at least one year where they were on the cusp of the needed grade and registered for the honors class and was able to get the needed grade.[/quote]

Unfortunately not. Or maybe mathematically possible but not realistically. Quarter grades are good but kid didn’t do great on mid terms (C/C+ for these) so it really has an impact. I was hoping that a 2nd semester A, which is attainable, would be enough for one of the classes to allow honors next year  but it is not. [/quote]

Your kid is getting Cs on tests. He shouldn't be moving up into any higher course. I think you know that.[/quote]

Respectfully disagree. First set of exams. It's a lot and does not define him as a student. If the rest of his tests and work were C's that would be a different story. Clearly if grades were perfect he would have the A's he needs but he is darn close and my question/concern is what happens with non-honors/AP though all or most of high school. This is a kid who has previously always been on an honors track and he can definitely handle the work. A B+ should be enough at most schools. Here it's not, so I am wondering if it's best to go. Per previous posters who have been in similar situations it seems like it is. Anyway probably not a lot left to discuss at this point but I do appreciate all of the feedback.[/quote]

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