<p>I’m going to start my junior year, and I just got my class schedule. Instead of giving me AP English Language and Composition, the school gave me the normal, stock English 11 class. Apparently the reason is that the APLAC classes are already full, and they can’t let anyone else in.</p>
<p>Now, while the class may be “full” (according to their definition of “full”), I don’t believe that they can’t let anyone else in. If you guys were in a similar situation (and weren’t going to take “no” for an answer), what would you do? How would you approach the school administration, and what would you tell them?</p>
<p>If it matters, we can assume that I’ve gotten an A/A+ in my previous English classes.</p>
<p>well some classes do become “full”
i had the same problem with AP bio. my counselor told me it was like not enough lab space/not enough materials/not enough desks
sometimes they can squeeze you in but you counselor def has to be on your side…
my counselor always tried to help me and she got me in various health courses that were “full” with the consent of the teacher…
if your guidance counselor is…uncooperative, i would go directly to the teacher of the class ASAP and explain your situation</p>
<p>I would definitely talk to the GC, then the teacher, then the person who is next higher-up. Point to your record and how much you want to take the class. If your grades are that good, then that argument will be persuasive. If they truly are full, you might just have to accept it.</p>
<p>Take the AP exam in May, and explain the situation to colleges. It requires little to no studying – I did squat (no class) and got a 5. If you do that well on the test, then a note to colleges explaining the scheduling should be more than enough to alleviate any fears they may have.</p>
<p>Get your guardian (preferably the female one) to call your counselor or the administrative office. I assure you, things will be done and in your favor.</p>
<p>The office screwed me over last year when they put me in pottery (ewww?) instead of Pyschology. My mom was ****ED and called them.</p>
<p>Hell, she even got them to take me out of APUSH and put me into APES which is also what I wanted.</p>
<p>Again, the guardian route is the best, the offices hate hearing persistent nagging. Ahahah</p>
<p>Thanks for all the advice! I’ll definitely try talking to the counselor first, and hopefully work something out with her. If that doesn’t work, I’ll go for the female parent route ;-).</p>
<p>Thanks again! (if there’s anyone else who has more advice, or would like to share their experience, please feel free to post it in this thread =))</p>
<p>i’m always embarrassed to have my parents do things for me… :[
i feel bad if i can’t handle it myself and have to resort to them
for some reason i think if i use my parents the admin will think i’m taking the short way out and kinda irresponsible/immature/lazy ugh
boo parents</p>