<p>So, in seventh grade, I read my sister’s chem book (she was in college at the time) just for fun. I didn’t really understand most of it, just the first few chapters or so, but it helped me build a relatively strong base in chem. The same went for bio. My sister had an college intro bio class and my mom made me read her textbook for like 2 hrs after school every day. As for math, it just comes naturally easy to me, and I recently got a calculus BC tutor as well as a physics tutor. I’m continuing my self studies of biology and chemistry. Also, my school is relatively low ranking in terms of test scores, so when I got a 28 on the Duke TIP ACT thing in seventh grade, everyone dubbed me a “genius.” I am by no means a genius; I consider myself pretty good at bio and chem and I’m a pretty hard working individual, but I’m nowhere close to “genius.” In fact, I’m rather horrible at physics (I’ve never really been introduced to the concepts well before; my recent tutor is the only one who’s actually teaching me well). However, a few people who knew about my ACT score and self studying started calling me a genius in front of the whole 8th grade science class, and from there on, the label kind of stuck. I am trying to keep a low profile this year; I really hate any unwarranted attention. </p>
<p>Anyways, this WH teacher is in robotics, so every morning, to show off, he rants on about robotics and how hard it is, etc. He was doing some thing about stall torque or something, and he said “____, since you’re so good at science and you’re a genius, you can help me. Your science arrogance will come in handy.” I just ignored that last part and asked him how I could help; he pulled out his torque problem and I said, “I’m relatively good at bio and chem. I suck at physics.” to which he replied, “You seem to be good at the things we don’t need right now.”</p>
<p>In essence, the guy is singling me out because a few loudmouths couldn’t understand the fact that a 28 ACT score isn’t really a good score, and he’s just trying everything in his power to make me look bad in front of the class. I hear he even talks about me in his other blocks. What do I do?</p>
<p>Our S was singled out by several different teachers. He mostly did his best to be as polite as possible and ignore it as best he could. </p>
<p>It really isn’t a good thing to pick a fight with a teacher. He had one writing instructor who insisted he should be an excellent creative writer because he scored 800 on the SAT CR. He does write very concisely but isn’t into creative writing.</p>
<p>If you post on the parent’s forum, you may get better suggestions that worked for other kids & families. It’s kind of like having a bully for a boss–you have to deal with it or switch jobs (or in this case classes). Thankfully, it should only be a one year situation for you.</p>
<p>Man up. Since you sound like a beta, I’d think of witty retorts in your free time so you can say them the next time he calls you out and you’ll look cool(er)</p>
<p>Alopez, when math teachers or science teachers try to single me out, I do retort. However, WH is a subjective class; we write a lot of essays, so angering him right now when he holds my grade in his hands would be a very bad idea.</p>
<p>Just send a well-worded email to your counselor. At our school the guidance office literally reigns supreme and sent an administrator down to my math class after students started dropping out of the class and others began to complain. If it has something to do with bullying or singling out, you don’t want that to continue because otherwise you are stuck with a teacher who hates you all year and your grades will show that.</p>
<p>Just show the counselor you’re serious about what’s going on and that this isn’t just another “I-hate-my-teacher” rant and they should fix the problem.</p>
<p>I had an English teacher that just didn’t like me … she favored the arts and music people and didn’t like science & sports kids … she always had some under her breath comment about something I was doing. I figured I was screwed since she didn’t like me and had the power of the grade. My plan was to go to her after class (in private) and tell her I was worried because I’m not a good writer and I asked her if she could help me become better. by just opening up and asking her for help…and then following through and showing her writing samples of stuff I was working on changed everything. … good luck… I recommend sucking up a little bit and don’t let him be the one teacher that screws you just to prove that you’re not so smart.</p>
<p>Aite this is pretty mild misconduct. I got a lot worse from my world history teacher. Nevertheless, she quit because she was a fat loser. You should probably get over the torture and laugh it off. Don’t even bother saying you’re good at something unless people ask, in which case you should say you are “all right”. Best thing you can do is donate your time to this loser so he earns a little respect for you. Also, you can probably afford to think better of yourself. You shouldn’t verbalized this or tell others unless asked, but a 28 on the ACT as a 7th grader is really impressive. Sounds to me like you’re just a beta. You let your mom abuse you with text books and now you’re letting this guy make fun of you. I can’t say you’ll ever stop taking **** from people. Whatever, you’re young. You’ll figure it out.</p>
<p>Well, my mom and I actually have a pretty good relationship. She just made me read the book because she didn’t want me to struggle through HS science courses because the teachers here are horrible. I would LOVE to make fun of this guy, but the thing is, his class is really really subjective. The essays are all graded by him, and if I retaliate, he’d most likely take it out on my GPA. I plan to tell him off the last day of his class, when he can’t do anything, but for now, I think it’d be better if I held my tongue.</p>
<p>I don’t consider myself beta, per se. I mean, I’m relatively assertive and whatnot. My mom, for example, tried to get me to read a physics book in the same manner as a chem/bio book, but I refused to do it and only did bio and chem. Now, I do usually retaliate when people attempt to deride me, but this particular situation makes that impractical.</p>
<p>I was under the impression that a 28 is really low? Like, you can miss like a bunch of questions and get a 28?</p>