<p>You thoughtfully describe a scene that’s probably playing out in MOST of the student’s homes who are receiving their first prep year grades.</p>
<p>For students not used to Cs, Ds and Fs it is a major shock. PREP SCHOOL ACADEMICS ARE REALLY HARD. Better now than in college to realize what it means to study and deal with challenging classes. </p>
<p>He likes the teachers and the advising. Go back and have him meet with the advisor and put a plan into place for biology. Tutoring, study sessions, time management skills. </p>
<p>He will turn this around and have those skills for the rest of his life. And colleges don’t care much if the first semester in prep school is problematic. Many schools hide those grades for this reason.</p>