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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can not believe counselors are telling kids to retake classes they got a C in. What the heck? I can’t believe they allowed two maths too. I would have a lot of choice words with the principal/dean for this.

High school is to learn. Not to make some fake college resume that looks perfect.

Many kids get one or even a few C’s. It shows more character. Some things you had to work for a bit harder than others. Not everyone gets A’s. Taking two years of a math you didn’t fail, is a scam. Schools should be embarrassed. This isn’t his true transcript. [/quote]

New poster here and I think the issue is the sequencing and level. If you get a C in regular World History in 10th grade, it won’t make an impact on taking regular US History in 11th grade.  But the school might say you can’t take AP US History in 11th unless you had a B or better in history the prior year.  Obviously you wouldn’t retake World History just to take AP US the next year.  The science/math link is different. OP’s son wants to take an AP Physics class that builds heavily on Algebra II and will also be taking a Pre-Calc that assumes Algebra II skills are solid.  He wants to major in a field where a strong Algebra foundation is typical.

OP, I feel for the situation. My child didn’t place into geometry Freshman year despite taking Algebra I in middle school and having an A. My DS had to get a high A in 9th grade Algebra I and take a placement test to get invited to take Geometry over the summer.  It was a harder path versus making sure he was prepared for the incoming student  placement test but in the end it may just work out.  I know the math foundation is strong and DS was more motivated and confident in math.

So OP, I’d advise that you have your son find out what is the pathway to getting into a CS program given the math/science pathway he is on with withdrawing from Algebra II.  I’m sure there is one, but it may take some digging to find it.  And have him keep up with the practical programming/computer experience.  I always tell my kids the path may be harder but that doesn’t mean there isn’t one.  There is a great story on College Confidential from someone that didn’t get into UMCP on his first try and not on appeal either. The person had to make a decision to go elsewhere without the field of study he wanted or community college and try to transfer.  I think a year later he had amazing grades, activities etc at Community college, knew what he needed to do, did it, and was accepted as a transfer into UMCP.[/quote]

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