This is definitely a hard topic for me to post. My 14 year old is basically failing at school. It's been a struggle from the beginning and we have somehow managed to keep going, repeating when necessary. I feel like he is completely capable, but he refuses to put the time in...until now. He is currently repeating Algebra 1...he is barely finishing up the 3rd chapter. His spelling and writing are atrocious (maybe a 4th grade level), he hates reading, and although he does well with science, he is so lazy that he never completes his assignments. We have tried nearly everything (including consequences, so no parenting advice needed)!! But now he is realizing that there are consequences beyond our home that are in direct result to his failure to work hard. He is missing out on some great opportunities because of his grades. He is realizing how behind he is and will not participate in so many activities because they might involve writing, reading, etc. It's heart-breaking for me, as a mother and teacher. I feel I have failed him. But on the bright side of things, he is now motivated to catch up (is that possible??). I have him taking a remedial english course through Bridgeway, he is finally completing his math assignments and doing extra problems in the evenings for practice, and he is asking about really studying for everything else. I would love recommendations for any subject! He dreams of going to college, but I know he'll never make it if we don't get moving. Is it possible to complete year long subjects in a semester?? I'm grasping here for anything!! I appreciate your time in reading this and your advice. Betty