I'm doing really bad my Sophomore year in High School?

Question

I have never done this bad in my entired life. I normally make all A's and B's in everything and it's just like in my Sophomore Year everything got extremely hard and it all just fell apart into pieces. Now im failing my Algebra 2 class, which by the way I have NEVER failed ANY class in my whole entire life, and I have a C in my Biology class ... I don't know what to do i'm so scared i'm not gonna make it into college now and all these thoughts are going through my mind ... any words of advice? I'm freakin out here.

Answer 1

go 2 church. (and no, im not kidding)

Answer 2

I had a hard time my sophomore year of high school also (I had a few C's here and there along with my first AP class ever). First off, try and calm down. I know it's very shocking to get your first C/D in a course. It's normal to have a hard time in a course during high school. What you need to do is take advantage of your resources around you. You can try talking to your teachers after school or class and ask for help on what you don't understand or see what you are doing incorrectly on the home/classwork. You could gather a study group with others who at least partially know what's going on in class.

If you think you're not devoting enough time to homework, that could be the problem. Algebra 2 is pretty tough, so if you want to improve, do the homework right after class, that way you won't forget how to do it and you can ask people about the problems you have with it, or even better, ask your teacher. For Bio, that requires a lot of reading, so perhaps maybe you need to read more? It might be tiring, but if you want to pass with a decent grade, you have to read. There really isn't any "shortcut" in reading the material.

In the long run, you'll probably do fine. If these aren't your final grades, then work as much as you can to improve the grade. If they are your final transcript grades, then take the courses during the summer to make it up. You will probably most likely get into college. What I suggest is going to the Career Center at your school and ask what you can do.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Has something in your life changed this year? Are you taking an extra course load? Involved in extracurricular activities? Doing well in school takes time, and commitment on your part. It is a good sign that you are concerned. I recommend you talk with your high school guidance counselor about your class schedule and/or life changes. They are very helpful and understanding. You may need to get tutoring to bring up your grades.

Maybe you need to drop Algebra 2 (or audit it=means go to class, pay attention, w/o grade and retake it later) so you can concentrate on your other subjects. Your counselor can help you make the best decision (and your parents, too). Best wishes.

Answer 4

First you have to ask yourself why your failing the class. Take algebra 2 for example...
Is it that you don't understand what you are doing? Is it that you know what you are doing but you forget it all when it comes to take tests? Or is it you aren't turning in work? Is it that you have a crappy teacher? (because contrary to popular adult belief, its not *always* the students fault)

I'm a junior this year and I realized that I start doing bad in classes when I slack off on my homework. Sitting down and doing homework actually really does help you understand what you are doing. Ask for help from a smart person in your class if you need to. Yea, its painful, but it works.

Also, don't freak out so much. One or two bad grades won't kill you. Colleges mostly look at your junior year anyway.

Answer 5

No offense, but are you studying, doing your daily work, etc? Or are you finding that the classes are just too hard? If it's the latter, I agree with the first answer, you should talk to your teachers and together work to come up with a solution. Is it other problems getting in the way like depression? If so, you should speak with your school's guidance counselor. You're not doomed so you need to talk to someone who can help you get back on track.

Answer 6

ok ummm i think u should devote more time to school and maybe (if u can) request to be brought down to algebra 1. algebra would be a breeze and u would then be able to spend more time on ur other homework. i know how frustrating school can be and the pressure of constantly pleasing ur parents..but u just need to get yourself back on ur feet and walk. dont try to start off running. by this i mean take it slow and try ur hardest. and if it helps make a schedule in the morning about what u have to complete in school so that you can play around like a normal teenager should. u can never take away a life from a teenager, just dont play around too much or u'll flunck a lot of other classes.

email me if u wanna talk one on one about this. i'll be here to help.

ALWAYS

Answer 7

Call me crazy, but what you are going through happened to me. Although it has taken me some time to get back in the game (I'm 25 and a sophomore in college), I am moving forward.

High school sucked for me. Just gotta stick it out and fight your way through the mess. For me, I have been focusing on getting into Yale's English and writing program, and that has helped get me through the tough times, which there have been many of, and they continue to arise everyday.

Find your goal and go for it, balls to the wall.

Answer 8

Go and have a talk with each of your teachers. Tell them what you told us and ask them how you can bring up your grades. You may need a tutor or you may need to go to summer school. Don't panic. You have plenty of time to get back on track.

Answer 9

Talk with your instructors. Tell them of your concerns. Seek afterschool tutoring. Breathe and tell yourself that you can do it. Say it out loud: I will succeed.