<p>There's a science AP course that I'm very interested in taking. I'm currently in the regular level for that class and have an A. The problem is that I'm not permitted to take the AP level course because I didn't meet the math prequisite (I have a math LD). I have heard that the class includes very little math beyond basic statistics, which I am fine in. Has anyone had a similar problem (in any subject?) Was the school willing to make an exception for you? I really want to take this class because it's relevant to my career path. It would be a disadvantage if I had to wait to take a higher level science like this until college. But the school is being inflexible and won't let me take it.</p>
<p>If your school has a “no exceptions ever” policy, there probably is no way you can work around it. However, sometimes teachers have a lot of say in who gets exceptions to rules. Make an appointment with the teacher so that you can discuss this in person. Be sure that you can explain why you feel ready for the class, and how it relates to your goals. Find out just exactly what math skills you need to have to do well in the class. If math is necessary, find out if it would be OK for you to take that math class at the same time as you take the science class, or if there is a way for you to learn that math during the summer.</p>