aargh....

[jay]

James has overall adjusted well to high school... bringing his grades up to A-level in Algebra II, World History, and Literature Survey... everything except in one area. We received today's midterm progress report, and he's in danger of *failing* his Honors Chemistry class. Aargh... it is hard to let go, to let him sink or swim on his own sometimes. I want to dive in and fix it.... but I'm not allowed to do much more for him than help with homework. Although maybe I should investigate whether there are private tutors in chemistry. Any suggestions? His homework and labs have improved, but he is choking on his quizzes and tests.

Unless there's a quick improvement by midterms, he's going to have to drop at least one of his two bands...

Comments

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

It might very well help, if you know of one willing to talk patiently with a 15-year-old...

[inflectionpoint.livejournal.com]

ummm... the chemist might be willing to chat with the 15 year old, the questions become... what does the 15 year old want to do. We could certainly give it a try and talk.

Personally, it is a bit much for a first year/freshman. IMO, they do better with it after having gotten the algebra and such down pat, and without that, things can be challenging. We could take a look at this, me and James, if he would be up for it? Perhaps you could ask him...