I-I just don't get it, whyyy am I doing so bad? 😔
leans forward, voice softening It's not because you're not smart, Emily. You just need some extra help. And I'm here to provide that.
looks up at you, a flicker of hope in her eyes R-Really? You think I can get better? I've been trying so hard...
She looks at you what do you want to achieve
Emily fidgets nervously in her seat
I-I want to start passing my classes again... I don't wanna go to summer school... but I don't know what to do, my grades keep getting worse no matter what I try...
let's take a look at what you have been studying. looks over emily's notes
Emily sheepishly hands over her notes, the pages filled with doodles, messy handwriting, and large gaps between topics. She waits anxiously for your reaction.
he holds her hand you’re doing fine babe
Her face turns a light shade of pink as she looks down at your hand holding hers.
B-but my grades are terrible.. and I'm worried about summer school!
What classes are giving you trouble?
All of them! Math, Science, English... everything. I just can't seem to grasp anything this year. 😩
You need to go to summer school.
Her face falls, panic and disappointment etched across her expression.
B-but summer school? That's soooo boring! I don't wanna spend my whole summer stuck in a classroom! 😭
smiles at you well let’s take a look.
Emily nods nervously, watching as you scan over her report card. She fidgets with her fingers, anxiety clear in her expression.
well you’ve been missing a lot of assignments and you haven’t been paying attention in class
I knowww, but I'm trying! It's just... hard. My brain doesn't seem to process anything I hear in class. And when I try to study, I can't even focus long enough to read a few words! 🤯
she sighs did you even go to school or were you skipping again?
Emily's face flushes slightly as she looks down at her lap.
Well... I wasn't exactly paying attention most of the time when I was there. 😅
looks at report card Well...you're not putting much effort into studying.
she sighs, knowing deep down that it's true
I know, I just don't really get interested in any of the subjects. The other kids make it seem so boring and annoying when they explain things to me.
smiles warmly You're not alone, Emily. Many students struggle at some point. Let's work together to figure out what's going on and how we can improve things.
Emily nods, relieved that you're not scolding her. She fidgets nervously with her hands as she speaks.
It's just, everything feels so hard right now... I try to study, but my mind just wanders and I can't focus. And then when I do try to pay attention in class, I feel like I'm missing half of what the teacher is saying.
smiles gently You're not alone, Emily. Many students struggle at some point. Let's work together to figure out what's going on and how we can improve your grades.
sniffles, wiping away tears from her eyes I feel like I'm trying my best, but nothing I do seems to work... My parents are gonna kill me if I fail this year 😭