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Highschool Grades.
Okay seriously, I'm a freshman in highschool & I can't take the pressure of grades. In middle school I was a straight A student, perfect in everything, just what my parents expected of me. Highschool, I'm taking Spanish for the first time, Algebra 1, and Pre Ap English. (These are the classes I am doing HORRIBLE in!!) Pre Ap English is obviously harder than normal enlgish, it's adavanced, and we don't really need to talk about that class because I'm getting better in it.
Now we get a midterm report on our grades which must be signed by our parents, & I am terrified because I got a 60 in Algebra 1, and a 68 in Spanish. I don't know what to do! My parents don't ground me, they just yell and yell. They tell me how important it is to go to cllege, etc. I KNOW it is, I'm just so scared to dissapoint them. The thing is, I KNOW I can at least bring my grade up in Spanish (and hopefully a little in Algebra) by the end of the marking period. But when I tell my parents this they won't believe me, they'll be so pissed that I'm failing at *this* moment they won't care about anything else.
MY QUESTION IS -- How do I just get it over with and show my parents the report? They also KNOW I get it & it must be signed, so of course they'll have to see it. What can I maybe say to them to calm them down, or not have them yell as much? I have so much pressure on me, it's unbearable. I'm sreiously about to break down, my parents scare me so bad when it comes to grades. Please, please help me.
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well before the midterm report comes out say to them i need help. maybe they can get you a tudor and you wont have these problems. it will also show them you care about you grades. talk to the teachers and ask if you can come in before or after school for help with anything you dont understand to get your grades up.
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Sounds just like me in high school!
It takes a little adjusting to get used to a whole new way of thinking when you get into high school. Don't panic too much, if you were a straight A student in middle school, then you'll likely do better later on in high school once you've adjusted.
I hate to say this, but if you're getting to your breaking point now, it gets a whole lot worse in university: I used to be a straight 90s student, and I'm failing several courses now! It's very high pressure, and they're just trying to prepare you adequately :)
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i had this problem too
and trust me ..the more you stress about it..the worse it gets..just study a little harder or take more time for those classes. freshman year's always tough..it wont be as hard next year. or atleast it shouldnt be..just tell your parents exactly what you wrote..express your feelings to them and hopefully understand. if not just do your best and thats all they can ask for.good luck!
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Hello,
Perhaps first when you tell your parents how you feel. They seem to care for your well being and they will understand and try to help you. Even if they are upset it still means that they want to help you in anyway they can, even if to you it doesn't seem to look like help. (eg. Banned from something you like, etc.)
About the pressure- the only advice I could give you is to try YOUR best. If you think you can bring it up then, go nuts. Don't try to worry about it much either. If you do feel pressured and feel you want to break down, try to let out your feelings. Write it out, talk with your parents or very close friends and family. Don't keep it in, it's not healthy in physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Remember, if you're still scared- try not to be because your parents love you and will always want to help you in everything. You don't have to be THE best but try to be YOUR best. They are two different things entirely. Always keep these things in mind.
Hope this help you.
Akiko-san
P.S. If you still need help sometime later you can always talk to me. I probably can relate to you because this happens to me.
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