@wzg69g, this doesn’t sound unusual at all. You can’t compare self study for a single exam with year-long teacher led classes. Of course assignments must be turned in on time and exam instructions must be followed, why would you expect any different? AP teachers often try to emulate a university setting, and they leave it up to the students to set up their own reminders for assignment due dates because they are trying to prepare the students for college. This sounds like a completely normal class experience for an AP course. If your son wants an A he needs to get himself organized so that he turns in his assignments on time, and he needs to be sure to read and follow all instructions on the exams.