<p>What can I do if my APWH teacher hates me?</p>
<p>He likes funny students but I can't crack a joke for my life. I always participate in class and I do my homework very thoroughly, but I think I come off as a diligent but uninspiring grind. I'm not a grade grubber, but I don't kiss up ("I like your tie today!", etc) either.</p>
<p>How can I get on his good side? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks!</p>
<p>Why does it matter if he likes you or not? Unless he hates you I don’t think it should matter, and his opinion of you should never reflect the grades he gives you for your work.</p>
<p>^ Sorry, I should have clarified: in December, I will need a recommendation from him. I want to do a broadcasting internship and the application requires a rec from my current history teacher.</p>
<p>Ah, well then. Definitely don’t suck up or be a teacher’s pet. A drastic, sudden change in behavior such as that would be very transparent.</p>
<p>I would just continue doing my best in class; ask questions, participate, etc. Don’t sit quietly in the corner, but don’t do too much to stand out either.</p>
<p>Just my $.02, probably not worth much.</p>
<p>Enslave him/her.</p>
<p>^ Obv. this</p>
<p>Something I found out in school is that just because a teacher seems to like those kids (the ones who always have opinions and jokes handy) doesn’t necessarily mean he thinks fondly of them to write them an elated LOR.</p>
<p>Letting a teacher know that you really enjoy and are interested in the the subject/class is a good start. If history is your passion, let your teacher know it and ask what else you should be doing to succeed in this class and this field. </p>
<p>Why does a broadcasting internship require a history teacher’s rec? If you are interested in broadcasting and you see history as integral to this, let your teacher know this. </p>
<p>Many students are trying to get a good grade but really don’t care about what they are learning. Teachers like students who appreciate that their subject matter has value and applications in the real world.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the pointers everyone…although I’m not so keen on the enslaving thing ;)</p>