Is it just me, or does anyone else feel the same way about their high school English class?
I’m a freshman in an Honors English class, and honestly, it feels like a joke. The assignments are so incredibly easy that I could count them on just two hands. I felt more challenged in my 7th and 8th-grade English classes back in middle school. Can you believe that at least two people have confirmed they failed the first semester and dropped down to College Prep (CP)? For those who don’t know, CP stands for College Prep – how do you even fail an English class like this?
Before anyone thinks I’m being rude for being in this “easy” English class, it’s worth mentioning that the structure is pretty similar to other Honors classes. I can only imagine what the CP class must be like. The worst part? Our teacher spends 70% of the class just having us read a novel, then gives us a glorified summary of the chapter we read. There’s barely any actual analysis involved, and I feel like I’m the one doing all the analyzing because it seems necessary.
It feels like the teacher is setting us up for failure—over half of the class flunked the final exam, and I was one of them! It’s frustrating because we weren’t taught anything meaningful throughout the course. While about a third of the class somehow got A’s, many of them ended up failing. I absolutely despise this class; if there were a better option, I’d switch in a heartbeat!
It sounds like you’re really struggling with your English Honors class, and it’s completely valid to feel frustrated. It’s tough when you’re not being challenged in a way that aligns with your expectations or needs as a student. The way your teacher is approaching the material seems to be missing the mark, especially if the focus is so heavily on summarizing rather than deep analysis and discussions.
It’s concerning to hear that so many students are failing, which suggests that the teaching methods might not be effective for the class as a whole. Have you considered talking to your teacher about your concerns? Sometimes, providing feedback can help them see how they could adjust their teaching to better support everyone’s learning. You could also reach out to a guidance counselor or academic advisor about your experience; they might be able to provide options or suggestions for classes that could be a better fit for you.
Remember, you’re not alone in this—it’s important to advocate for your education, and hopefully, you can find a way to make the experience more enjoyable and beneficial. Hang in there!