<p>Honestly, I don't what kind of school some of you kids on this CC go to. Angry about B's. I've even heard of people convincing teachers to boost them from a B+ to an A. This is ridiculous. JUST GET OVER IT.</p>
<p>"don't complain. part of school is preparing yourself for life. not everything in life is fair. that part of learning is much more important that actually learning physics or history or math."</p>
<p>I can't agree more</p>
<p> I go to a school in southwestern Virginia, a small village called Bluefield. Where the fields are blue and the mountains are green. =) Listen people...I was raised this way..to be upset about B's. My parents would not even be here right now in the US if they didn't work hard and get the oppurtunity to be here. They couldn't have done that if they hadn't graduated number 1. And I need to get to a decent college, because they have done sooo much for me...I can't let all of this effort go to waste. They came here so their kids wouldn't have to suffer like they did. Most people don't see the oppurtunity until it's taken away from them. You people would be amazed at how many amazing people out there can't come to this country. This is why I'm upset about a B. And I know it gets annoying when people cry over every grade they receive..i just want an A for the year. That's all.</p>
<p>I understand. My parents (actually only my mom) came to the US with me for my education. My dad is still working in Korea, living with my sister. I know why you are sad with your B. I feel sorry for my dad, who is working 24-7.
oh yeah just out of curiosity, are you asian?</p>
<p>My mom immigrated here from Jamaica when she was 13. So I understand the whole wanting to make my parents proud b/c they fought for my chance to be here...I'm just saying let the small things go. If the teacher gave you a B you probably earned it. Just deal with it. Sometimes you don't get what you want...you get what you deserve.</p>
<p>No, I'm not asian. My parents work a lot too. :( What bugs me is that she was unfair about it, if she's gonna give a chance for someone to get a higher score, she should give everyone the chance. And anyone will tell you she's harsher on sophomores taking the class.</p>
<p>I'm the only sophomore in my school history to take AP Calc. And he is simulating the class to be extremely hard. For example, I can score 98's on past model AP exams, but on HIS exams, I score an array of B's and C's. School grades are not relative. You can go to a really crappy school and earn all A's but that may be equivalent to B's and C's in a highly competitive high school. If you can prove at the end of the year by getting a 5 on the APUSH exam, then your high school grades doesn't matter THAT much. Colleges are aware of the fact that individual schools grade differently, this is why they have AP exams.</p>
<p>And besides, life isn't fair. You will for certain meet many many more unfair circumstances in the future. So you might as well take this as an object lesson and learn to deal with it.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you in dealing with your class and teacher!</p>
<p>Oh, thanks oasis for the tips. =) Well guys/girls..there is an end to this story. I talked to my apush teacher, and she was really nice! I've never seen this side of her..she discussed my weaknesses, and what I should do to try and get an A even though understanding the material was the most important part, and she asked how she could help to her fullest ability..and yeah. So..moral of story: Communication is the key. </p>