The public school system in the US is DEAD!!!
Yes there are a few good schools here and there..but the majority are gone, thanks to the socialistic Democrats and their voting buddies in the teachers unions.
The majority of teachers are basically incompetent, particuarly in the sciences such as math, chemistry, physics, etc.
If you love your child...send them to a non-public school.... where in most cases teachers, curriculum, and disipline are acceptable...
Just give up your vacations, your new car, your new clothes etc and be a real parent!!!