<p>I’ll speak to to YoHoYoHo’s comment… I think in some cases I think he’s absolutely correct. If the kid is smart and unmotivated, one of the reasons for the Bs in regular level classes may actually be that he/she is bored and unchallenged. Sometimes a higher level class with a more energized and engaged teacher and peer group will actually lead to better classwork, despite it being “harder”.</p>