Should I drop out?

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Ok, I’m a junior and I’m taking Ap classes. All my Ap teachers are chill and the course work is easy. But my Ap history teacher is just complicated for no fucking reason. Literally more than half of the class failed his fucking test. He’s such a dick all he does is lecture, goes off topic and makes us watch these dumbass videos. He’s not being proactive at all, he doesn’t give us any homework which I think is the main problem. He doesn’t have a good plan, he’s literally all over the place. He was telling us only 20% of his class passes last year. That’s literally not a flex. He’s not flexible at all. He doesn’t give us good study methods. He doesn’t even give us enough material. He thinks everything revolves around memorization.

humpbackjack · Accepted Answer

Definitely you need to talk to your guidance counselor or vice principal about this. Now you asked should you drop out. Do you mean drop out of school or drop just that class? I’m figuring you’re talking about just the class and I understand how some teachers can be idiots and I’d say drop the class if you think there’s a good chance of failing. I’m guessing the fail would look worse on a college application the dropping the class. Definitely talk to someone that would know about such things because the last grade I completed was the 8th grade so I really don’t know how all that works. I can tell you that school is extremely important my biggest regret is getting in so much trouble in school and dropping out kinda kicked out. Life will be a lot easier with a college degree

Dragonpurple · Accepted Answer

Not all teachers are equal, might be better to switch to a class you can actually pass.

I do have to laugh at the, he doesn't give any homework, as I had a really hard AP teacher that only did homework, nothing else... and no one knew how to do the homework.

TrueConfection · Accepted Answer

Is there an honors history class you can move into or is it the same class? I ask because some schools combine the class and the AP test is the only difference.

If you can change teachers by switching to an honors class, I would recommend that first. Colleges don't weight the AP class much more unless you score a 4 or higher on the AP exam. They only care that you took a challenging class AND did well in that class. They still look at your overall GPA first (especially for scholarships).

If this teacher brags about failing 80% of his class, you need to get out of there asap.

RiverUndertheSkY · Accepted Answer

I had an AP Lang teacher like that.
i recommend using channels like

freeman world history
heimers history
and antisocial studies (all on YouTube to help you)

if you can tolerate it then stay and don’t take his assignments too seriously (you care about the rest not his stupid class)

but if he’s really that bad then try to switch out to a different teacher, last resort if it’s not working/ too much stress drop it

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I think this is a good test for real life after school and in the workplace. Sometimes you can't drop out so easily or quit. How you deal with conflict such as this is good practice for a potential future boss that's just as dumb. That said, I don't mean this as sarcasm because I totally get what you're saying. I don't think you should drop out, I think you can persevere and will be better for trying. Good luck and congrats for being in all these AP classes. You sound like a bright person.

FlutteringFeelings · Answer

I’m no longer in high school but when thing I taught myself is to never allow anyone to interfere with my future. Years are going to go by and once you graduate you’re probably never going to see that man again. Figure out a way to pass and let that be your motivation. I had the worse teachers my entire life when I was in elementary through high school and if I allowed their negativity to sit on my chest I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in today. Pass and get the class over with.

RawIronhide · Answer

High school is one of the easiest things you'll ever accomplish. That's why it looks so bad to be a drop out. Literally everything els in life is way harder. Do yourself a service and complete this simple perliminary course of your life. You will be seen different if you do not.

whatsupbri · Answer

I would never advise dropping out as most jobs at last require a high school diploma and in some cases a college degree. Don’t let this one class be the reason you quit. As some others said I would try getting into a different class. If possible
But don’t quit!

natured · Answer

I don't think this is a valid reason to drop out... I mean there is no valid reason to drop out unless you DIE !!!
So go to school. I wish i was back in school at the toughest subject like chemistry and this bs... I know the struggle, but one day, you will miss that douchebag of Teacher trust me... So enjoy whil you can, and if it's getting too much with this dude, complain to the principal, gather people to do the same and it will work wonders trust me.

BeenThereLovedIt · Answer

Why would you invest in AP classes and then consider dropping out? That's a complete contradiction. Go talk to the vice principle and formally complain. What's the teacher going to do, fail you for filing a complaint?

Anonymous · Answer

Do you mean drop out of school or just drop the class? Because yes, you should drop the class it seems like unnecessary stress and kind of a waste of time. But don't drop out of school, you seem to be doing fine with everything else and it's good to leave your doors open for further career and education opportunities. Hope this helped.🤓👍

Anonymous · Answer

That sounds awful! You must be so stressed out! If its an important class that you really need to pass to help you in the future, stick with it, try extra hard and get YouTube to help. That are loads of great learning tools out there. If you don't give a f*ck about history then who cares, skip it!

misterCage4 · Answer

Don't drop out because of one teacher and certainly do not drop out because of a HISTORY teacher. If its really that hard just make a goal to pass his class and thats it.

FoghornLeghorn99 · Answer

How can a history class not have a mandatory term paper as part of the grade. Learning occurs both inside the class room and the student doing his own research on a topic.

OnTheLevel · Answer

Why are you taking AP history? Is it something you need for a college application or college credit or to pursue a career? If you don't need it, why deal with the misery? If you do need it, suck it up and grind through it.

Flower7 · Answer

No, you shouldn’t drop out. Try asking your advisor or someone else at your school if you can get some tutoring for that class.

chriscdi · Answer

Perhaps try transferring to another classroom, dropping out seems over the top as you'd ruin your full education just cause one teacher is stupid

TallAnon · Answer

Nope, prove that you can do it regardless of shit teachers.

CharlieWood · Answer

Ask to be moved to another class. Never, never give up! Ever!

Anonymous · Answer

Be proactive, hit the library, be better than the class

Tiptoetamm · Answer

No no don't stay in school you'll regret it later

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

You should drop out. That sounds awful.

Wise4myage · Answer

I say stick with it.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Absolutely not

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