hi B., what does your daughter say about it? talking to her in an unaccusing, helpful way is your first step, though im sure you have already done that. if she tells you, or if she isnt really talking and you feel that she is really struggling academically and that the problem isnt something else (there can be soooo many issues at this age, friends, sleep, self-image, boys, etc etc)... but if you think that the problem really is academic and that you have explored and gotten all you can out of your school district (have you spoken to an administrator to see what else might be available?), i would definitely look into some tutoring, it can be a huge help, especially if she clicks with the tutor. i know one on one can be expensive, there are also many programs out there that are good too, sylvan, score, kumon, huntington.... however, if you really cant swing any of it, i would call your local college, especially one with a decent education program. lots of times there are education students who get credits for working with a student, or who need a student to work with that they will do a study on. (i did this when i was an education student, my whole class had to find kids to work with and write up a study. i worked twice a week with a little boy whos mom was a client at a clinic i was working at at the time, and it was a great deal all around, we all benefited sooo much). if that is no help, try boces, they can be a great resource too. best of luck to all of you, D.