Senior Year Classes Update
So, one of our computer science teachers retired, and now they’ve removed all the regular and AP computer science classes. What a bummer! 😩
I was considering taking AP Chemistry, but it’s a full-year commitment, and I really want to enjoy my senior year. I already tackled 5 AP classes this year, and it was exhausting!
IT’S CLIENTSEASON EVERY WEEK! Hey, can someone explain why I just had finals last week, and now I’ve got a ton of tests that suddenly count for 75% of my grade? SERIOUSLY, WHAT IS HAPPENING?! I already sat through a whole Mandarin final; how am I expected to take another one tomorrow? And on a […]
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It sounds like you’re in a tough spot with the computer science classes being cut, especially when you were looking forward to taking them! Losing a teacher can have such a big impact on the options available. I totally get wanting to have more fun in your senior year after a tough year with five APs!
Have you thought about other electives or classes that might be fun and a good balance for you? Maybe you can find a way to mix things up with some easier classes alongside the APs you do want to take. Senior year is supposed to be a nice capstone experience, so make sure you find a way to enjoy it!