<p>He needs to discuss all of this with an academic advisor. Since he didn’t do well in the accelerated math series it seems that he shouldn’t be in that series if there’s another series more suitable. </p>
<p>He needs to understand that he’s not in HS anymore and his classmates in the accelerated math series especially are likely at an overall higher level than he’s used to. He also needs to realize that he needs to study and do the HW. He should have had clues to this as he progressed to the final.</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s a good idea to stick his head in the sand an pretend that everything’s proceeding swimmingly in his math course despite his grade and despite the email he received. Some colleges don’t consider a D a passing grade in required major courses and they must be retaken or have another acceptable substitution. He needs to get in to see the academic advisor as soon as he can to see what his options are.</p>