How to Tell My Strict Parents That I Failed a Class?

I'm sorry. It sucks to fail a class and to have to tell your parents. It sounds to me like you've done everything you could to pass and the teacher wasn't helpful at all...which sucks. I personally from reading this am bothered that you did all this extra stuff trying to get your grade up and that the teacher wouldn't accept corrections for whatever reason.

Anyhow---that happens though. there are sometimes just impossible to get help from teachers. :(

I had strict parents too and anything less than a C was pretty much failing in their eyes. I had failed a class and had done pretty much all that you have done...which was everything I could think of to pass. I just told them flat out (definitely BEFORE they got the report card). I said I just want to prepare you but I failed this class. I didn't tell you I was on the verge of failing because I really thought with the tutoring, extra credit, etc. that I could pull the grade up to passing.
If I were you I would explain all the stuff you did too and how your teacher wouldn't accept quiz corrections for some reason.
They may be disappointed...but I can't imagine they can be too upset. It's not like you just slacked off and failed.
Good luck!!!

I say you should show them your post on this site. You have explained your efforts to succeed in this particular class, and how much of a struggle it has been. Obviously, not passing is NOT due to laziness or failing to care. Sometimes, we just don't "get" things the first time through. And sometimes that is partly because of a difference in our "learning style" vs. the teacher's "teaching style". Not much you can do about that, except try to get a different teacher next time, and maybe explain to your next teacher how hard you worked at it and it just didn't "click". Perhaps your next teacher might have a different style of explaining/teaching or be willing to try to implement different methods of learning that might be more effective.

As far as the other student, try not to think too much about that. There is nothing you can really do about it, and the teacher is really doing a disservice to that girl. She will be assumed to have satisfactorily mastered the material, and she hasn't. That might create more problems for her later on.

The only thing I can see (from what you have posted) that you might have done differently, is to have talked to your parents earlier on about how difficult a time you have been having in this class. It is possible that they may have had another idea or two about what could be done to help you. Only now that the class is over, it is too late for them to help.

It sounds like you are a very mature person who has tried very hard to find a workable solution (including tutors) to grasp the material and do what is required. Don't give up. It's not the end of the world. Really, it's not. And if you are as forthright and diligent as your post sounds, your parents will be proud of you for working so hard and coming to them straight up about your final grade. They will not be happy that you failed the class, I'm sure, but you might be surprised at how understanding they might be. We parents all endured math classes in our day, too. :))

Ugh, I was terrible at all math.. I do not know how you kids do it today. You are all so advanced.

It sounds to me like you really tried to work this out and I give you credit for that. I do not know if you will have access this summer to take a summer class or maybe an online course to retake this class, look into it. If it is not available let your parents know you really need to be tutored this summer so you will be ready for the fall to retake this class.

We always told our daughter, "just do your best." Then if she did not do great, we would ask her, "did you do your best?" " what would you do differently next time?" These are the things you need to be prepared to answer.

If they ask you why you did not tell them you were failing, be prepared to tell them the truth about this also.

I am sorry you feel they are so strict. I wish parents would realize an open discussion with their children makes communication so much better for everyone. All I can tell you is that parents are a product of their own childhoods.. You are learning what it is like to have very strict parents and so you will take this lesson and become the type of parent that will be a product of these times in your life.

Failing is hard, but it does not define you. It is what you take from this and how you respond that will define you.
Remember we are all sending you strength and peace.

speak with your parents asap and let them know that this teacher is being unfair. with all of the extra work you have been doing there is no reason for this teacher to treat you like this. Go to an administrator and talk to them and tell them what is going on. Take all of your proof of work with you. what this teacher is doing is unethical. dont be afraid to stand up for yourself, what's right is right. gl

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Before you talk to your parents, figure out what you can do to reconcile this situation. Can you re-take this class with a different teacher? Can you get additional tutoring from someone or someplace else? Not everybody is going to be good at everything and it sounds like this particular math class is just not clicking for you. Sometimes the problem is the content itself and sometimes it is the way that it is being taught.

Once you figure out how to remedy the situation, tell your parents the straight truth about the class without making a whole lot of excuses for why you received the grade that you received. I would say something like, "I really tried my best and attend several tutoring sessions but the information just didn't click for me and I wasn't able to test well." And then tell your parents what you are planning on doing to retake the class and bring your grade up next time.

I hope this helps. Wishing you the best of luck.

It's best to tell them asap before they find out some other way. They'll be upset & disappointed, I'm sure, but explain your effort, difficulty of class, and show them how upset you are at youself. The "storm" will pass.
Talk to your teacher about extra credit, help, tutorials for next six weeks proactivly to get your semester grade up.
Good luck! It will be fine!

just flat tell them you didn't understand. you went to tutoring and it just didnt click. and explain to them she wanted quiz corrections at the last minute with an explination. but she forgot to tell you that you needed the explination. ask them what you could have done differently. They may have ideas to help you in the future if the need arises again but it will also get them asking themselves is there anything she could have done diffrent?

Perhaps, in addition to all the great advice given here, you could ask them to get a tutor, but it does sound like the teacher is being a bit unfair, and that might be brought up with the school's administration. I would go in armed with a copy of this thread and ask them to read it. Unless she can show that you were not applying yourself, the grade should change to pass, imho. It sounds like she is playing favorites. I wouldn't get emotional about this, but simply ask why this is allowed.

Bad news is never easy, but it's better if you can come up with a plan that will help you do better next time. Suggest you get a tutor to help you with this subject, then act on it and work with the tutor. Expect your parents might limit some of your fun activities so you have more time for studying. It's going to take extra work and study, but you can bring that grade up.

well im super sorry my dads really stricked and i just told him i got an f on a test and he doesnt even want to talk to me but im scared too and somehow i feel that it will work out and hell get over it eventually so hang in there

Talk to your counselor and ask if there is any way to make up work without taking the class over. My daughter got a "failing" grade of 69 in speech of all things. I think Dallas ISD has a policy now of not giving grades of 69. The woman was not a good teacher and did not like my daughter. The counselor told me that he had heard many verbal complaints against this teacher and urged me to file a written complaint. If your teacher is indeed being inconsistent about quiz corrections and allowing "bumping up" for some but not others, I would talk to the counselor. S/he is supposed to be your advocate.

Just talk to them, honey. You can show them your post here. You don't need a plan on how to do better next time. It really sounds like you were making every effort to pull the grade up on your own.

There does sound like some unfairness going on with the
"sudden requirement" for quiz correction explanations. You can't do anything about the other girl. I agree that she is being done a disservice. I would probably talk with your parents about the unfairness here. Talk to school counselor with your parents support, etc. You might be able to save this grade, but I would enlist your parents to help out and advise you.

If you can't get the grade improved w/parents involved or for a future failed class:
I don't know if this helps at all, but I couldn't pass pre-calc in high school or calculus in college to save my life. I'm good in other math classes (even algebra), but just couldn't pass despite tutoring, etc. I got hysterical, almost nervous breakdown about it, until my Mom challenged my reasons for pushing myself. I was trying to earn my Dad's approval, but I've finally realized that Calculus is a weak area for me and that's ok.

Geometry may be a weak spot for you, too. And that's OK. It really sounds like you tried and a tutor may not have helped. It's OK. I have a college degree and graduated with honors despite my "calculus problem." In the long run, I know you will find out what you are good at and focus on that. High school and college are great way to learn more than the subjects taught; you'll also learn about your strengths and weaknesses.

I hope your parents will hear you out and give you a great big hug to remind you they love you and are human, too. I'm hoping they surprise you with their understanding. I'm sure they have failed at something in their lives.

I think they will be more impressed that you came to them first rather than let them have a report-card shocker. Perhaps PAP Geometry is just not right for you, if you are passing everything else. It does no good to make excuses, place the blame on the teacher and make yourself out to be the victim. Certainly this isn't the first time you've realized life is not fair. Sit them down and let them know you have something to difficult tell them. Once the initial blow has passed and they have time to think and reason, I think they will appreciate that you owned it and accepted responsibility.