I have an F in AP Chem

[ZzKingz]

Yeah. Here are my current grades, two weeks before finals:
Spanish: B
AP US History*: C+
Orchestra: A+
AP Chemistry*: F
Weights: B
Honors English: B
Honors Algebra II: C

*Finals are a week early for AP Chem and APUSH

What can I do??? If I can't pull up that F, what will happen to me?? Will I ever get into college now? I worked hard this semester, and I sure as hell deserve better than a zero on my transcript.

Furthermore, I don't understand chemistry at all. My test average in that class is a 64%. I can make up some missing assignments, but I don't know if I have the time. I'm scared for my future.

[this_kids_a_DJ]

Chem is tough stuff. I am sure one grade will not affect your ability to get into college. I know where I come from, North Eastern US, the second semester of your senior year doesn't even count towards college. - You seem to be doing ok otherwise, man

[Magus]

I have a problem here. Most of your subjects are Liberal Arts, why did you take one Science subject?

[Mortal Coil]

I have a problem here. Most of your subjects are Liberal Arts, why did you take one Science subject?

It was probably a requirement by the school, most require a science.

Chem is hard stuff, that's why I dropped it as soon as I could. Good luck pulling that grade up! (Sorry I'm not more helpful)

[Magus]

It was probably a requirement by the school, most require a science.And Biology is not Science?

Biology is basically made up of essay questions.

[Maverick]

Don't worry your life isn't over if you fail one class. I have failed one high school class and one college class.. and its not all over for me. You don't want to fail all the time but one time isn't going to hurt you.

I'm sure you knew you were struggling with chemistry long before now and since you only have 2 weeks of school left, there is very little you can do. What you need to do is talk to your Chemistry teacher after school/class and see if there's anything you can do to bring your grade up. It may be too late and if it is you'll have to accept that but it doesn't hurt asking.

Let this be a lesson to you that if you are struggling with a class do not wait until the last minute to try and do something about it. Once you realize you are having trouble talk to the teacher, arrange tutoring, and/or talk to your guidance counselor for options.

Also, why are you taking so many honors and AP classes? You have way too many advanced classes than you can handle... and your grades reflect that. You have one B, two C's, and 1 F -- you aren't even averaging a 2.0 between those advanced classes specifically. That is a major problem.

Trying to be a superstar taking so many honors and AP classes doesn't do any good if you aren't making high B's or A's in them. You need to make an appointment with your guidance counselor and tell him or her you made a mistake taking so many advanced classes and you need to make sure you don't make this mistake for your junior year.

You might have to retake chemistry your senior year or you might have to do summer school. Your guidance counselor will give you your options. If you decide to take more honors/AP, pick your two strongest subjects and only take those two. I repeat no more than two honors/AP for next year.

By the way if you are going to take more honors/AP then you need to be real determined and buckle down to make sure you pass. If you fuck around and fail another AP course your senior year... you won't graduate on time. So either put fourth the effort or take regular classes.

[ImCoolBeans]

Don't worry your life isn't over if you fail one class. I have failed one high school class and one college class.. and its not all over for me. You don't want to fail all the time but one time isn't going to hurt you.

I'm sure you knew you were struggling with chemistry long before now and since you only have 2 weeks of school left, there is very little you can do. What you need to do is talk to your Chemistry teacher after school/class and see if there's anything you can do to bring your grade up. It may be too late and if it is you'll have to accept that but it doesn't hurt asking.

Let this be a lesson to you that if you are struggling with a class do not wait until the last minute to try and do something about it. Once you realize you are having trouble talk to the teacher, arrange tutoring, and/or talk to your guidance counselor for options.

Also, why are you taking so many honors and AP classes? You have way too many advanced classes than you can handle... and your grades reflect that. You have one B, two C's, and 1 F -- you aren't even averaging a 2.0 between those advanced classes specifically. That is a major problem.

Trying to be a superstar taking so many honors and AP classes doesn't do any good if you aren't making high B's or A's in them. You need to make an appointment with your guidance counselor and tell him or her you made a mistake taking so many advanced classes and you need to make sure you don't make this mistake for your junior year.

You might have to retake chemistry your senior year or you might have to do summer school. Your guidance counselor will give you your options. If you decide to take more honors/AP, pick your two strongest subjects and only take those two. I repeat no more than two honors/AP for next year.

By the way if you are going to take more honors/AP then you need to be real determined and buckle down to make sure you pass. If you fuck around and fail another AP course your senior year... you won't graduate on time. So either put fourth the effort or take regular classes.

This is very good advice.

I failed a class two years ago, and it wasn't the end of the world for me. It was a bit of a wake up call, as it should be to you here. Show your teacher that you are taking initiative to do better in his or her class. Ask questions, come before or after school for extra help, help with homework, test topics, labs, whatever it may be. I know from experience that when you show a teacher that you are willing to put in the effort to do better it goes a long, long way; they will be willing to help if you're willing to let them.

[Dimitri]

I must agree with both Mike and Anthony, I failed a math class this semester...it was Algebra I for fuck sakes and it just caused me to do better and up my studying and so much more...this is a wake up call.

[Jay_Team_Swagg]

I hate chemistry to, it took a long time for me to get balancing equations, all you need to do is ask for help

[Magus]

I hate chemistry to, it took a long time for me to get balancing equations, all you need to do is ask for helpI still don't know how to balance.