prerequisite for Honors Physics what to do? First, I'll explain my illnesses. I was diagnosed with a cyst on my kidney in September, and told I needed to have surgery. I was in a lot of pain, so I missed a lot of school as a result. I went to a specialist at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, and found out I did not have a cyst after all. Unfortunately, I continued to have the pain, missing several days of school at a time as a result. In December, I contracted pneumonia and missed another week and a half straight of school. The pneumonia did not dissipate until mid-May, constantly coming back, causing more absences. Then, in March, I was diagnosed with Epidytimitis (a disease in which the tubes behind the testicle become inflamed). Another week of school was missed.
In total I missed 31 days of school this year, the majority being in the 1st and 2nd marking periods.
As a result, I received a B- the first marking period in Algebra 2, and a C the 2nd because it was increasingly hard to make up work and teach myself the material, and my teacher professed absolutely no understanding whatsoever.
The 3rd and 4th Marking Period, I received an A- for both, along with an A- on the final.
The pre-requisite for Physics Honors is an A-, and obviously I would have been able to receive the A- had I been in school to learn the material. On top of that, I have already taken Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry, so it is obvious that I can handle an honors science class. I feel it unfair to be demoted because of my Algebra 2 grade.
We have spoken to my principle, the head of the guidance department, even the head of secondary education for the district. The answer remains no.
What are my next steps?
Should I sue the school district for not being understanding of my illnesses? I should point out, I'm not after money, I just want to be able to take the class.
I feel that taking CP Physics could hurt my chances of getting into a prestigious college with a decent engineering program.
Please give me your opinion on the situation, and what you think I should do next. I'm really struggling here, it's been a very emotional battle, so every helpful answer is appreciated.
In total I missed 31 days of school this year, the majority being in the 1st and 2nd marking periods.
As a result, I received a B- the first marking period in Algebra 2, and a C the 2nd because it was increasingly hard to make up work and teach myself the material, and my teacher professed absolutely no understanding whatsoever.
The 3rd and 4th Marking Period, I received an A- for both, along with an A- on the final.
The pre-requisite for Physics Honors is an A-, and obviously I would have been able to receive the A- had I been in school to learn the material. On top of that, I have already taken Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry, so it is obvious that I can handle an honors science class. I feel it unfair to be demoted because of my Algebra 2 grade.
We have spoken to my principle, the head of the guidance department, even the head of secondary education for the district. The answer remains no.
What are my next steps?
Should I sue the school district for not being understanding of my illnesses? I should point out, I'm not after money, I just want to be able to take the class.
I feel that taking CP Physics could hurt my chances of getting into a prestigious college with a decent engineering program.
Please give me your opinion on the situation, and what you think I should do next. I'm really struggling here, it's been a very emotional battle, so every helpful answer is appreciated.