Thanks for sharing Lindsaymarie! I went through this several times in my life as I've 'leveled up' to life's new challenges. I commend you for doing what it takes to keep at it, and encourage you that you will at some point look back and be very proud! I would encourage you to look for summer programs where you can be surrounded with kids who are 'like you' - have you found any summer or afterschool activities with kids or adults that you can 'really' relate to?

Some kids also find that they are ready for a few college classes by your age - perhaps in Math there is a program near-enough by, or online, where you can move ahead.

I would strongly recommend you make an appointment to sit down with the Chairperson of the Math Department and do some 'self-advocacy.' I did this in science my freshman year of High School. I didn't get any change, but it was very encouraging to me to hear that the Chairman was in total agreement with me, and that things were being done to help future students.

Love hearing from you,
Grinity

Lindsaymarie,

I totally agree with Grinity. As a student, a professor and more recently Mom and elementary teacher, gumption is hands down the trait that I look for. This is your education and you need to be your own advocate. Go to the head of the department, or, indeed, the principal with a plan. Perhaps it's independent study or perhaps it's an outside mentorship or perhaps it's attending a seminar at a local university, but it is something that YOU want to do. One often hears that "it can't be done" because there is no formal reciprocity between institutions. That is simply ridiculous: a teacher at your HS can sponsor an independent study while you officially audit a university seminar but actually do do the work. Most professors are thrilled by the idea that someone really wants to take their class and will work with you.

Keep me posted!