How do I convince my teacher to allow me to explore subjects that are in the college level?

Question

My friend Sheed asked me to ask this question. He is having trouble dealing with his English teacher who is not allowing him to read college level books, adult books that aren't fiction, or anything else that is above his level though he has proven many times that this is enriching and enjoyable to him. She is somewhat unaware of his situation though she has seen documentation of his extremely high IQ, and that he shows on a daily basis that everything is too easy. He tries to do projects and other activities above his grade level or even highschool level, but she doesn't like to accept that he can do these things and is reluctant to change her teaching plan to 1 for her class and 1 for him as apposed to keeping him at a low level. She says why does he make B's in my class if he is so smart. Since he is not allowed to read higher level books for credit, he chooses not to read kids fiction books from the school library. So how does he change his teacher being ignorant to helping him?

Answer 1

Who cares dude, you used my name, gimme some points

Answer 2

If she says no, offer a deal. Tell her that you would be willing to read one book and give a report to her...to show her that this is something you can do. If she flatly denies...move to the next level.

Speak with the English Department Head or your school counselor. Explain the situation and see what can be done in the form of a mutual comprimise over the issue. Sometimes it takes someone from OUTSIDE the situation to shine some light on what the need is. This would be your best bet.

I'm telling you this from experience. I'm a teacher.

Answer 3

Easy. Blow her out of the water, by impressing her. She asks for this much for a report, give her that much more. In other words, she's expecting "her class level" reports. Just enough to get by, usually uninteresting, enough to get by to pass in the report. So, interest her. Write your report that will make her think, "wow, I can touch someone." "Here's someone that will listen to me." Its not her fault year after year she gets worn down by uninspired kids, its being human, sadly. Many times Kids Fiction books can contain many unknown references. Think Alice in Wonderland and all that could be explained from that book! My god, what an imagination and how to explore it. Just because she gives you lemons you don't have to be stuck with JUST lemonaide. No one will fail you for busting your *ss and putting 200% into a book report. And if she tries, take it to someone and ask why! Tell him its up to him to show her!