I’m a sophomore. Last year, while taking the most rigorous course load available to me, I’d easily gotten a 4.0. This year, however, was different: I ended up with 2 Bs, one in my only honours class (they don’t make many advanced classes available to underclassmen here, this was the only class I could take) and the other in my advanced math class (which, stupidly, isn’t weighed at my school). Many of my other friends earned 4.0s this semester, which really frustrated me, as my semester UG GPA is only a low 3.67, dropping my cumulative UG to a 3.89. The grades just came out today, so my parents don’t know about it yet. Though I understand that the reason behind my low grades this semester was attributed to my slacking off, I feel like my mom won’t be understanding enough to listen, and will instead scold me for my low grades, then lowering her expectations for me, thus effectively cooling down the relationship between us (but that’s another conversation altogether). I’ll be moving schools soon (to a much less competitive one, the one I currently attend is in the top 1%), so maybe I’ll fare better there? I’m just really disappointed in myself and had to get it all out. Though I know I’m much more than a number, I can’t help but feel defined by these digits on my transcript, almost as if my intellect and passion never mattered. How did you react to your last report card?
I was personally very excited I was able to finish off the semester will all A’s. It’s my senior year and I bit off more than I could chew, but I finally got organized and buckled down. This semester will be even more challenging, especially with the progression of my senioritis, but I’ll find a way to survive 
I always do.
I’m a sophomore too! My Chemistry grade (86.9) is .1 away from a B+ and there’s nothing I can do to change it. I am very happy with my two A’s (Math and History) I’m okay with my B+'s but I think I could have done better. It seems that my grades have an upward trend, which is good.
I got straight A’s.
…But then again I’m in 8th grade so… 
These were the classes I took:
Honors Algebra 2
Advanced English 8
Advanced US History 8
Investigations into Earth Space Science (I hate this class, it moves sooooo slowly, but people still manage to fail. Its the only science class they offer for 8th graders though so I just have to deal.)
PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design (HS credit)
Spanish 1 (HS credit)
and Mandatory Gym/Health (At my school health is only a quarter long and I had it 1st quarter with one of my best friends. We both wear glasses so we devised a way for us to sit next to each other in the front of the classroom and we kept our hands in the air most of the time so the teacher eventually started ignoring us and we just spent the rest of the quarter reading and/or drawing in class.)
All As, and I managed to finished AP World and AP Spanish (which were full year classes) in the first semester. Quite happy. I don’t know my exact grade for AP stats yet, because not all of my assignments have been graded, but it’ll probably be a 94-95. Yay! I honestly thought this year would be harder…
I got one B. Stupid Macro
Got all As on quarter grades, semester averages, and midterms (thank God half of honors english is over). Glad I started off high school well. Time to finish the remaini 3.5 years… ")…
I am so frustrated with my report card! I’m a sophomore, by the way. I have one B (in AP Euro, my only AP class). The rest are all A+'s. I’m very unhappy because it’s the first B I’ve ever gotten in my entire life, and I feel like my grades will continue to slip. My GPA is a 4.0, but it could have been higher. UGHH!
The only reason why I got that B is because I’ve been so busy with my extracurriculars. I’m team captain of my robotics team, which means that I’m working all the time. I’m also a Key Club Board of Trustee and the Public Relations Committee Chair. Plus I’m entering the Certificate of Merit for piano, which means practicing every day. I guess it’s my fault because I haven’t been prioritizing my schoolwork over my ec’s, but I’m still sad because it may hinder my chances of going to Stanford, Harvard, and MIT (my top three universities).
I’m not that interested in history, either–I love science, math and English. It’s harder for me to be interested in history than in other subjects.
(Also, I transferred to this high school last semester, and I applied late, so I wasn’t able to get into Honors Chemistry because there wasn’t enough space for me. Plus my other school didn’t offer the chance to skip a math, so I’m in Algebra 2 right now–there’s no option for Alg. 2/Trig.)
I feel like I’m typing my life story and ranting on and on, but I’m just so disappointed in myself for getting a B in that class. I plan to redeem myself this semester!
Straight-A’s, but I almost capped off with a B in AP Human Geo. Luckily, my teacher put in my report at the last minute. Went from a 91 B, to a 95 A.
I got an A- in AP Huge and a B+ in Honors English 
And I was 1% away from a higher grade in both classes. But I guess I’ll just try harder in the future And I’m proud of my A in Honors Algebra 2 because the people who let me take it said I would most likely get a B :3
I got a B in English because of the socratic seminars but oh well. I’ve pretty much given up on socratic seminars and decided to accept the zeroes. I just can’t do it no matter how hard I try.
@dsi411 Will your teacher understand your problem or can you get a doctor to write a note or something that excludes you from socratic seminars? I just think the opportunity cost of getting a B in exchange for silence is not worth it.
I’m just glad I’m chugging along here with straight As… as long as I can stay afloat I will be happy
@apandia Well, the grades are already finalized and everything so I’ve decided to let it go. And I was reading about my condition online and it said that when teachers make special accomodations for people with selective mutism, it may just make it worse. “Enabling,” they call it. And I’d really like to get better, so I’m not going to enable myself to get off so easy. Thanks for the concern, though.
Have Finals next week!!!
Crying waiting for grades because I’m probably going to have a bunch of B+s except for an A in AP Physics. I had a 96 in English halfway through the second quarter, and I was feeling great. Then I got a 0/25 on a quiz. I have no idea what it is now.
I’m a junior. I got all As first semester! I’m really happy. I’m scared about this semester though.
Sneior first semester - I got all A’s! never did that before. hardest course load so far, too.
92.625 IN AP WORLD HISTORY WOO!!!
My GPA went down a teensy-weensy bit but I’m still in the top 10% so it’s whatever; considering I’m a junior I should probably be caring more about grades than I do, and I guess I’d be more worried if I had more than two really reach-y colleges on my list. Then again, I’ve found a school I like that’s pretty much a guaranteed thing for me (in-state, above middle 50% ACT & GPA, good chance at merit aid, etc.) that I really like, so if I get really, really lazy come August I might just send in an app there and be done.