14 year old 'doomed' already?

oldfort
Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:49:41 +0000

My D2, always a high achiever, got a few A- (gasp) in eighth grade. I just wanted to make sure she would have good work ethic in high school, or if she was encountering some difficulties I wanted to help out.

I asked her, “what’s up with your grades? Is this year more difficult? Should we get you some help.”

With a straight face she said, “I know starting 9th grade my grades will start to count for college. I am just resting up for it now.”

All kidding aside, I do think it is important for parents to keep track of what courses kids are signed up for from 9th grade onward. Many kids do decide by themselves to opt out of Honors or go on an easier track without telling their parents. My brother and wife did take their eyes off the ball with my nephew in 9th grade, now they are doing catchup in 10th grade to get him into AP and honor courses.