I am 33 years old now and can only tell you about my experience in high school and hope that it helps you. I had trouble academically from grade school up to high school. I excelled in some classes, but had a C/D average. I had not been diagnosed with ADD at that time but I knew that I difficulties comprehending/learning things the way others did. Yet, when I enrolled in college, I immediately became an honor student. Being able to reduce my course load, choose my classes and class schedule and do homework at my own pace improved my ability to learn. I am currently finishing up a masters degree and I am still and honor student. I really hope this helps.

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Dear Beautyreigns, yes that does help!! Thanks it puts things into perspective doesn't it?

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Where to begin.

First, its never too late to get help.

Second, if your child is bright and his grades are not in alignment with standardized tests, you have a record that he is not achieving his full potential. This is a strong argument for accommodations via 504 and IEP.

Third, if the school receives public money, to my knowledge they are bound to provide for special needs students.

Fourth, If he is not successful in a private school setting, why stay? Many areas have publicly funded non-religious charter schools if the public school environment is unacceptable. Online schools are also available. If your son transfers, his credits go with him, but not his average. This can provide a fresh start and demonstrate the ability to achieve high grades. Once demonstrated colleges often overlook past failures.

Fifth, accommodations and latitude is available in college. I understand that they are more readily configured if they are in place in high school.

Sixth, make all requests in writing. The education system has legally enforced time constraints for response. They can only be captured if a written, dated and proof of delivery is documented.

Lots of info available here on the subject and lots of publications available. Good luck and don't give up.

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