If so, then there might not be anything wrong with your brain as far as learning is concerned…you just might need to have the information posed to you in a more fun and interesting manner. There may be schools that you can attend that can teach you only the basics…because most high schools are going to be preparing you for college. So if you’re not planning to go to college, then you could at least finish high school (a diploma in necessary in most jobs, I think) then you have a little bit more of an option.

I work at a community college and I know there are programs here for people who learn in different ways. I would never discourage anyone to attend college…even if it’s at the community college level, you’ll still get a decent education.

Hang in there!!!!

The best thing to do is get information! Talk to your mom. Ask her to talk to psychologists that can have you formally tested.

Do you currently have an IEP – an Individualized Education Plan? If not, getting special education services means you WILL have one, which would hopefully get you an education specifically tailored to meet your needs!

Good luck!

Stay after school. Ask the teacher for help. Ask him or her to explain step by step. Write down the steps. Draw a picture. The teacher will help make a mathematics picture that is meaningful.

In a word problem, write down the large words. Ask the teacher what they mean, and write it down, Use them in a sentence that you make up, and your teacher says is right.

Ask your teacher if you can use a calculator. Write the keys you push to show your work, so the teacher will give you partial credit, even if you are wrong, and then you can pass.

Teachers really like it when students come after school for extra help, and the teacher will explain it the right way. If you do not understand, then ask your teacher to expalin more, or explain differently. ALWAYS TELL THE TEACHER THE PART YOU UNDERSTAND! Teachers need encouragement too, and then they help even more.

I believe that you can do it!

A Teacher

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything, you can go to college if you really want to, you will have to work hard, and study more. All people learn at a different speed, no person is exactly the same. Your education should be your #1 Priority.

*If you think negative, you will receive negative results.

*If you think positive, you will receive positive results.

**And don’t forget to pray. Prayer changes things!