I hope Kayla does not feel I am blowing her off. I don't know how her teenage brain receives the concerns I have. I want to make sure she know that I am not saying she is not smart enough to do this class. I am saying is she risks losing all positive feelings for science she has if she attempts this program without having enough time to do it justice. For example, while carrying a full high school load and another AP class. I do not want to get in the way of a motivated child, and I do know passion and drive can accomplish all but unattainable goals. But there are only so many hours in a day, and we should make sure she does not attempt the physically impossible. I want for us to make sure she understands that my concern is not in any way an attack on her personally, but more logistically. I figure the AP biology course will require Kayla to commit to at least an hour (or more realistically two) for study after each lecture hour. Also at least another 3 - 5 hours per week for lab work. There is a great deal of memorization. She will be stretched pretty thin. I know I can teach the class, but I don't know how wise it would be to do so. I suggest she consider AP environmental science, if she is determined to take another AP class, as this is much more relevant course that will prepare her for college level science, and help with her SATs ! It would still require her to commit to hours of study, but it would be much less mentally strenuous.