Host families are not as tense and afraid of making a mistake. They raid the refrigerator and eat left overs their host mother has planned for another meal. Host mothers aren't afraid to scold. Along with all of this, language skills are improving. Those first report cards brought some surprises for some students.
Students come with the idea that high school in America is a piece of cake.
Many of you have found that it is not and that you have a lot of homework, some of which you do not understand. Math terms are different. First talk about your grades to your host parents and AC s. Also talk with your teachers and school counselor. If so, work with her and your school counselor to get one.