help!!!!!what can i tell my parents?

Question

k i was a strait a student in the sixth grade and in 7th i would get like a c in math twice but that was it.....and bs...............in the sixth grade we wouldnt do anything we would get about one assignment a week and fet all week to do it.....and now im in 8th im trying super hard and i got a 69(D+) in Math :(
now i feel like ive failed its my 1st year of art and i got a c-!!!!!im srry im not the best drawer and she only gives us like a day to work!!!!!well neways my dad is super strict with grades
and he gets mad if i have more than 1 b well i tried super hard to get an a in math and i did all my homework but on the tests i fail them cuz my mind just goes blank and my notes dont help!!!!should i hide my grades?????i dont know what to do i dont want to dissapoint my parents

Answer 1

The reason that parents are mad is because they think you're slacking off or because you don't really care about your grades. I was in a similar position once, and my parents are really really strict. Here's what I did. To convince them that I truly did do my best in the class I failed (science) I pleaded my case, and before I told them about the grade I signed up for a tutoring session and made a student conference with my teacher to discuss my grade. When I DID tell my parents, I showed them my grade, looked really sad, told them that I tried my hardest, and told them about my plans to improve (student conference, tutoring.) This really calmed them down and they realized that I wasn't lying about wanting to have good grades, and that I truly cared. They want to see some action on your part and to see that you are taking your grades seriously! So do whatever you can to convince them that it's true!

PS: DO NOT I repeat DO NOT hide your grades from your parents. They'll find out eventually, trust me, and it'll be way uglier than if you tell them now. Trust me.

Answer 2

8th grade report cards really won't count for anything in life, but that doesn't mean you still shouldn't try your hardest. I know school isn't easy, i personally am always under consistant stress and i'm always trying my hardest. Sometimes even when we try our best, we still fail. But if you tried your hardest the one thing you should be proud of is the fact that you tried, and be thankful that you're not like a lot of kids who think they can't do it and just drop out.

I think maybe you should confront your dad and tell him about your situation. Tell him how you've been trying your hardest, and you still seem to not be doing very well. Things this year are harder and you're probably just now adapting to the expectations. Sometimes the best decision is to look into after school or before school help or even during lunch help. At which you can ask any question that you're confused by and get help to understand the concept better. You also want to ask questions in class whenever you're confused... because if you don't chances are as he/she progresses on you'll just keep spiraling farther into confusion. Pay attention and you should get good notes down, and if you keep close enough attention you won't even have to be reminded of what you have to do.

Don't hide your grades, face your consequences and like i said tell your parents how it is. I know i've hidden my grades before and when my parents found them and i then tried to tell them how i hard tried so hard and still failed they didn't have any sympathy for me and i was grounded LONGER. If your parents don't believe you then you need to start doing your studying and homework assignments at the kitchen table or in the living room where they can see you are indeed trying... so when the next report card rolls around they'll know you did try.

Answer 3

Math in grades 8 and 9 is like a banana peel in life for many many people. It is easy to slip, but, with a bit of courage and a whole lot of practice you can regain your footing. I know, I finally received a conditional pass in grade 9 math (worst three years of my life) nearly 40 years ago---today I am a math tutor!!!

Much of the problem with struggling students, who once did well, is a fear of not succeeding. Learn in little chunks; don't think of the big picture. It will all come together. It is like clearing a laneway of snow! You succeed seemingly quicker if you break-off little chunks to shovel at a time. Before you know it it's all done. Math is a whole bunch of basically simple ideas. Do not let it frighten, learn each chunk well, and thouroughly and never shortcut the homework; the more something is repeated the quicker it will be recalled on test day.

There are many tips I could recommend and one final one I'll add might help you succeed:

Whenever you get caught - up in your understanding of math ideas currently under study in your class, go ahead to the next unit that you will be taking and slowly and carefully study the first 2 pages. When the 'new' unit is introduced the next week, you will have an enormous advantage, like wind in your sails you will not only understand easily, that which you just 'pre-studied' but the rest of that unit will come to you more clearly!

Good luck and never give up, be patient, be brave, and enjoy some of the new concepts and every success you achieve! If your parents see effort they will be pleased in the end. Gradual improvement however slight oughtta please any parent.

Answer 4

Sounds like your parents have high expectations, and that can put someone in school under a lot of pressure. Take me for example, who kind of has the same situation as you. =)

From personal experience, I can tell you that you're stressed out about your grades. Sometimes people can talk with their parents, but if they're extremely strict about it, then the most you can do is just keep trying, maybe even spending extra time after school, to make sure you get those As.

And when you have time, make sure to relax, have some fun on the weekends maybe if you get a chance. Piled up stress can really bring you down not just in grades, but emotionally and mentally. Hope that helps you out. =)

Answer 5

Yeah, it sounds like either your parents are being really tough on you, or you are being tough on yourself, or both. School is about learning everything, not knowing everything already. It's supposed to be a bit of a challenge.

I'm so sorry you are frightened, so frightened of your results that you have stopped enjoying the journey of learning. I hate that school does that to kids. It's not right, and it's not fair, and it's certainly not educational or smart.

As long as you are getting better (and not worse), you are on a learning curve. If you are taking drugs, stop! It won't help, and it will make learning so much harder! Drinking, too, if you are doing any of that. It makes it very hard to stay structured, organized, and remember anything. Trust me, I've been there.

Answer 6

You cant hide your grades from your parents, sooner or later they will find out.
So, make an appointment with your guidance counselor before you talk with your parents.
Tell your guidance counselor that you are disappointed with your grades, and that you are afraid that your parents will be very upset. Ask him (or her) to help you set up a plan to get your grades back on track, and ask him to give you any advice he can about extra credit work. This way, when you approach your parents about your problem, you can say that you have already taken control of it and that you already have a plan in place to correct the situation. That should take a lot of wind out of their sails before they ground you for life.

Answer 7

try your best
and actually try
and as for art
ask your teacher why you got the C
my art teacher grades you on the effort because she understands that everyone is not all artisticly gifted
and dont worry
at the beginning of school year i have been getting 60s on math
but i asked my mom for help
and everyweek end we would go over the stuff and she would tutor me
now i am getting better grades! i went from a D- to Bs and up!
if you ask for help it really makes a difference.
btw im in 8th grade
algebra sux!!! lol!
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Answer 8

If you are working as hard as you say, your parents will be able to see it and may be merciful.
Don't hide it because your parents will find out anyhow then you will be in trouble for hiding it and the grades.

Answer 9

just tell them. they're gonna find out sooner or later. after you talked to them, your dad would shout at you rite? just listen. don't say anything. kinda block out the shouting. then go to school and ask your teachers to kinda coach you or give you any extra time if they can.

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Answer 10

you can only try harder. Try getting some help from the teacher they might be able to tell you which is the best way for you to study, that will help alot.