<p>So back in 9th grade, I got a D in Algebra One both Semesters. In 10th grade, I got B's in Geometry. Me being stupid "have to take hard classes to get into a good college" me, I signed up for HONORS Algebra 2 for junior year.
Now, I'm taking these 3 classes at the same time:
- AP Chemistry
- Honors Algebra 2
- College Level Human Anatomy/Physiology</p>
<p>Honors Algebra 2 is starting off by reviewing algebra one, which I'm so totally lost on and feel way behind the entire class. We have a test tomorrow and I'm likely going to fail.
Anatomy started off easy and interesting the first week, but now we're going into this huge unit that focuses on organic chemistry/bonding and my WHOLE CLASS is just lost, and the teacher isn't telling us when the test is. Pretty scared.
AP Chem is easy so far, but I'm just waiting for that to change.</p>
<p>How do I handle this??? I committed myself to get a 4.0 this year, but now I feeling like I'm blasting straight towards a solid 2.5.......</p>
<p>many ways; talk to the teachers for help, maybe a schedule rearrangement, etc...since you picked the course,s honestly, manage your time and hopefully you'll do fine. GL.</p>
<p>You already know this, but it needs to be emphasized: it was a mistake to take H. Alg 2 after basically failing Alg 1. You probably will fail the test tomorrow, that's out of your hands right now. The next best step would be to get a tutor (a classmate or a professional). See how things go. If you're still struggling, drop down to regular Alg 2.</p>
<p>Anatomy is good news - the whole class is having difficulty! This tells more about the teacher's inability to teach/over-difficult material than the class' ability to learn. Stick it out. If the whole class fails the test, the teacher will notice and will restructure his/her teaching methods (maybe even curve the test). If not, complain or get your parents to complain.</p>
<p>I'm also in AP Chem, which is easy so far (review of last year). Don't be so pessimistic. Turns out you might enjoy and understand chem well! And don't worry about the math. AP Chem is minimal in difficult calculations. The most advanced math you'll see is logarithms (which you'll learn more about in Alg 2).</p>
<p>Strangely enough, I pulled an 88% on the test. I'm assuming it was a fluke though.</p>
<p>It was definitely NOT a mistake for me to take Honors Alg 2. The reason I got D's in 9th grade was because I was an immature brat who screwed around in class and didn't do his homework. In 10th grade I stepped it up and got mature.. more so than most people in my school.. and got B/B+ in Geometry. I even asked my teacher if she thought that I could handle honors, and she told me to go ahead and take it. So I did.</p>
<p>And my school has a policy where if you switch from honors to regular after the first week of the semester, you will receive an F on your transcript regardless of how well you do. You still get credit, though.</p>
<p>You see, I'd switch to easier classes for nest semester (just math), but I'm trying to have the hardest schedule possible to impress colleges.
And I never took any honors classes until THIS year, so it may be a "culture shock." sort of thing going on.</p>
<p>Math is cumulative, especially algebra. If you ever want to learn any remotely advanced math (and most colleges require you to at least have some understanding of calculus, I believe), you NEED to have a very good grip of algebra. I'd recommend getting a tutor, buying a book, or reading online... basically, just do something to make sure you learn the material that you missed in Algebra I.</p>
<p>^For the record, most colleges do NOT require that you have some understanding of calculus. But they usually DO expect that students are ready to take calculus when they enter the university. Up until two years ago, my school did not even have a calculus course, and it's now being phased out. I doubt students from my school will be rejected from a school because there is no calculus. It does, however, make life much easier if the students know calculus before they enter the university.</p>
<p>khaki, remember that a NORMAL college prep math schedule is Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-calculus. People get disillusioned on here when it comes to course schedules. </p>
<p>Don't bite off more than you can chew. Try it out for a test or two and then drop down to regular algebra 2 if you're not getting it. I agree though, you NEED a good understanding of algebra 1 in order to do well later on. I don't understand why your school let you go to honors when you got a D in regular algebra 1.</p>
<p>at my school the only difference between honors and regular algebra 2 is that the last few weeks of school, you do some trig or sumthing like that.</p>
<p>itz not like itz ap, honors is really like a faux title. itz the same class with a different title, and maybe more students who want to LEARN. (in my experience)</p>
<p>just so long as you recognize and get help when you need it.</p>
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<p>From what you originally posted, it DID seem like you were in over your head. Even if your grades improved, you need to evaluate your skills in Alg 1.</p>
<p>I took Algebra 2 hn as a freshman and got a B. if I could do it, you can do it. But why are you taking AP Chem? lol, chem hn is hard enough. try it out for the first few weeks , and if it is too much, drop down. but keep in mind that junior year is SUPPOSED to be the hardest year- its pretty much a test to see which college you will fare the best in.</p>
<p>To tell you the truth, if you really want to get 4.0 GPA you need to self study. Never get in the habit of just going to school to learn and not doing anything at home, besides homework/projects/studying. You need to go beyond the class, read a chapter ahead at least. So once the teacher goes over the curriculum you already know it. That’s the most easiest way to get a 4.0 GPA in my opinion.</p>