How can one with a Math Phobia get help when parents don't understand?

Question:I don't think my parents understand how serious this is starting to get.I'm going to be a junior in High school on Monday and I'm freaking out about going to my math class.I've always been afraid of math but it just started to get more serious as I enrolled to a new High school.My old school was private,small it felt like prison and there I was in from grade 6-9th they never taught! The teaching skills were so poor.They passed kids easily from grade to grade.So,they passed me on Algebra 1 without even knowing anything.As I reached to grade 10th I went to a new school which is the one I'm currently in and this school is more advanced and actually teaches.I failed Geometry already.Now I need to retake it.So get this.I need to take this year Geometry,Algebra 2 and Physical Science all involve math.My parents won't take me to a tutor nor psychologist.I can't even get a tutor in school.I feel as if this is going to ruin my life and i need someone to talk to so badly. Oh Please..

Answers:
I would suggest talking to the teacher about some tutoring after school. I am a geometry teacher and we have a program called homework helper. I stay and help all math students for an hour 4 days a week. If your teacher genuinely cares about your success, he/she will stay and provide additional help or will find someone who can provide assistance. It saddens me to see a student who wants to be successful but can't find the resources or means. You should not be this stressed about school.
improper placement in school because your prior classes elsewhere were poor is the responsibility of the Guidance Counselors.

Although my high school days were long ago, even my little 84 person class in HS had two math tracks ... one for achievers and one for re-learners.

Please consult the Guidance people asap Monday.
It may help to telephone ahead [like tomorrow] for an appointment.


{I was a bit of a rebel in school, so I'd have skipped Algebra 2 in order to do that.}


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