<p>Right now, I'm in a situation where I'm not being allowed to take an AP class because I have a grade of a B instead of the recommended prerequisite grade of an A. What happened was when we selected our courses for next year (my senior year) I selected a different honors course that was not availible for an AP. This class did not end up running and my schedule had many conflicts. My guidance counselor and I resolved the schedule, but supposedly need approval from the teacher to put me in the AP class. Long story short, the teacher is being difficult about it even though she has already put students with the same grade and LOWER in the class. So the question is, is there any way to override my teacher's decision and take the course? I go to a public high school if it makes any difference.</p>
<p>in my school the answer would be no, simply because my school is idots like that. but maybe if you talk to your guidance counsoler that would help</p>
<p>Problem is I already have. She said I need the recommendation. It just doesn't seem right that I am being prevented from taking this class because my teacher has decided to be difficult. There is no issue with space in the class or anything, and as I said above, there are some people with a lower grade than me taking it.</p>
<p>Im having a same problem except its for an honor class for junior year.</p>
<p>Some schools have an override system....check with your guidance office....</p>
<p>on a side note, (and one of my pet peeves about college admissions) ....this is the exact reason why students from different high schools should not be compared in college admissions....In other schools, and other states, students basically "walk" into AP courses, even if they don't have the pre-requisite course, never mind a strong performance in it........</p>
<p>I feel your pain......see if you can get the override; I'm sure you'll do fine.....</p>
<p>private school-yes it does, grade restrictions each trim and midterm/final</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I guess I'll just have to b***h and moan until they put me in.</p>
<p>edit: eg1 - the teacher of the class next year will have no problem with it at all. It's my current teacher who is pressing the issue. I could do that, but this AP class in my school has a reputation for being just as easy as the honors class, so I'd rather pad my GPA with the AP class. At least I'm honest, right?</p>
<p>They might be able to keep you from taking the class (and do you really want to force the issue and take the class from a teacher who doesn't want you in the class?), but I don't think they can keep you from signing up for the AP exam. Can you take the regular class and get a good review book to follow along in throughout the year? Semi-self-study, in a way?</p>
<p>At my school a parent can waive a student into a higher level class with just a signature. I would check if there is a similar loophole hidden in your school rules.</p>
<p>My mom teaches HS and in CA a teacher can't keep you out of an AP class based on grades. It is suposed to be for any one.</p>
<p>Two word answer - yes definitely.</p>
<p>My school allows you as long as you waive your rights to both drop the course and to change it to a pass/fail option.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. Makes me feel better that I should definently be able to take the class. Now I just have to figure out how to do this in a respectful manner to my current teacher. I wouldn't want this to somehow have an impact on my grade...I hate when teachers play favorites....</p>
<p>My school has an open curriculum. While they take teacher recommendations seriously, it's ultimately up to the student (mostly), and the parents as to what courses they want to take in terms of core level and electives.</p>
<p>Bring your parents in to yell at the teacher. Juvenile, yes, but more often than not that's what it takes.</p>
<p>During the first few days of our first year in my school, we take a placement exam. Once we are placed in a certain track, it is impossible to move up in tracks. My school also doesn't let kids take more than 3 APs and doesn't even allow people take APs if they haven't had A's in that subject throughout high school. It also doesn't allow people to take APs if their rank isn't high enough.</p>
<p>I go to a Catholic school.</p>
<p>^^ Private schools don't have to follow the same rules as everybody else.</p>
<p>I agree... sic your parents on them. They'll see the light.</p>
<p>My HS not only CAN but the principal individually micro-manages everyone's courseload. -_-</p>
<p>talk to the administration? get your parents into the situation? that's what i did, and it worked.</p>