High school can be a wild ride, especially when you’re trying to balance grades, extracurriculars, and college applications! One ambitious student had it all figured out: grind hard, get into a top college, and then kick back and relax. But when an AP Calc teacher threw a wrench in the plan, things got heated! Buckle up, because this story is about to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions!
The Master Plan: Grind Now, Chill Later!

D1 Tennis Recruit = Guaranteed Admission?

Risky Business: Skating By with Bs

AP Calc Teacher Throws a Wrench in the Plan!

Taking It to the Top: Complaining to the Principal ️

Victory! Principal Sides with the Student

No Shame in Chilling After Getting Into College? ♂️

Student vs. Teacher: The Ultimate Showdown!
In this epic battle of wits, our determined student takes on the hardass AP Calc teacher who dared to change the rules of the game! With college dreams on the line, the student takes the fight to the principal’s office , hoping to secure their future. The internet is abuzz with opinions , some siding with the student’s clever plan, while others question the ethics of coasting through senior year. One thing’s for sure: this story has all the makings of a classic high school drama! Let’s dive into the juicy details and see what the masses have to say about this academic showdown!
Learning and grades both matter. Teacher was out of line. NTA

ESH – Teacher was wrong, but gaming the system won’t work forever.

Sarcastic reply receives no response from comment section ♂️

Mixed opinions on teacher’s grading. Importance of completing homework emphasized.

Lazy student’s actions forces teacher to change homework policy. #ESH

Don’t let success get to your head, hard work pays off
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Student called out for expecting an easy pass in AP Calc

Harsh criticism for the teen’s work ethic
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Complaining about grade sabotage is NTA, but attitude criticized

A harsh comment calling OP an a**hole for being self-centered.

Grades changed & future gambled – both were immature moves
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Skipping finals with an A is fair game!

AP Calc’s ‘busywork’ could be valuable in timed college exams ⏳

User defends teacher’s grade adjustment, calls OP an AH.

Senior slacking vs not doing the work – a lesson learned
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Teacher calls out entitled student, threatens to ruin college dreams

Do what you can be proud of, meet your contract

Commenter thinks the teacher is not at fault

User receives harsh judgement on entitlement and privilege

Teacher’s sabotage or just tough love?

Standing up for yourself and analyzing results will carry you far in life. Damn the man! Rave on rave on!

♂️ ESH: Teacher was wrong, but blowing off schoolwork is stupid.

College acceptance is conditional, relax over summer NAH

Principal supports student’s actions against unfair teacher’s grade changes

Teacher unfairly punishes student for following the rules. NTA

Former university faculty advises student to have a contingency plan

High school senior’s ‘why bother with busywork’ attitude backfires. ESH.

NTA for complaining, but learn instead of doing bare minimum

Teacher sabotages student’s grade, commenter sides with student’s NTA

Defending NTA’s grade sabotage, school measures obedience not skills ♀️
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Some students can still learn without doing homework. #NTA

Navigating the fine line between taking it easy and bad form.

Harsh response calls out student’s entitlement

NTA for not wanting to do assignments and reporting the teacher’s grade sabotage. Clear explanation of the situation and excellent point about the value of high school.

NTA. Petty, vindictive, unprofessional. You did the right thing.

A harsh truth: ESH, but college won’t be any easier

University professor agrees NTA, condemns teacher’s power trip behavior.

Soft YTA. Commenter calls out entitlement & suggests doing better.

User calls out OP for not respecting education, despite teacher’s actions.

Beware of vengeful teachers! Keep calm and study on

NTA: Educator explains why the teacher was in the wrong.

Student’s grade calculation and choices were fair and justified.

OP’s math skills are A+, boomers’ logic is F–k.
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Chastising comment devalues student’s experience. Lack of empathy evident
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Congrats on scholarship! Advice to come across less cocky.

Work smarter, not harder? Reddit says NTA in teacher sabotage

Skipping work with extra effort is funny but unnecessary.

Defending a teen’s senioritis and smart energy preservation

Praise for standing up to a vindictive teacher’s grade sabotage.
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NTA defends student against lazy accusations, encourages rest and relaxation

NTA. Some commenters didn’t read the post. You deserve break!

Teacher agrees with NTA, emphasizes importance of clear expectations.

NTA for taking a break and knowing your limits!

PhD student supports prioritization and self-care, suggests talking to teacher

NTA comment defends OP and criticizes unrealistic expectations of school.

Student’s honest effort sabotaged by vengeful professor. NTA
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Empathetic comment supports hardworking student against vindictive teacher.

Fellow senior empathizes with vindictive teacher’s grade sabotage, NTA.

Stand up to vindictive teacher or escalate to administration. NTA

Recent HS grad defends NTA status against senioritis critics

Senior slacking leads to grade sabotage. Judgment split: NTA/YTA.

Entitled student complains about bad grades after not doing work.

Don’t let anyone bring you down! You’ve got this!

Lesson learned the hard way

Advice for high school students on college preparation.

AP Calc and chill: NTA for taking it easy senior year

NTA, commenter defends OP’s decision to skip homework and criticizes others’ envy and entitlement.

NTA prevails! Teacher’s petty grading system sabotages student’s dreams

Advocating for oneself against vindictive teacher’s policy change. NTA.

Don’t let grades define you! Inspiring words for struggling students.

Teacher encourages learning through assessments, not busywork. NTA.

Ex-teacher admits to sabotaging student’s grades – ESH.

Don’t slack off even if it means Bs, it could bite you in the a** later.

Smart planning and good grades show the teacher’s pettiness.

Student slacks off, gets called out but no replies.

Commenter criticizes student for not doing AP Calculus assignments.

NTA. Be warned that college classes won’t let you slack.

Teacher and OP both at fault for poor behavior ♀️

Defending the OP’s college plan and calling out entitlement accusations

NTA for questioning teacher’s grade sabotage, but aim to exceed expectations.
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Teacher’s actions questionable, but student’s entitlement also an issue.

♂️ YTA called out for entitlement and inability to handle criticism.
