Honestly, if your son is naturally gifted and tries to do well, he’s very unlikely to flunk out. He might start out with a “C” or two on a few things, but he’ll very likely get the hang of it and improve as the marking period goes along. If he wants to be there, he’ll make enough effort to stay. Even at the tippy top schools, it’s not as if most students are academic geniuses against whom mere mortals must compete. While certainly most kids are very bright, there’s still a range of abilities, and how hard classes are depends on various things. Maybe ease your mind by not having your son stretch for the highest math or foreign language placement.
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