I have been working hard to get these students to push themselves to catch up. I have given them resources and offered tutoring to help them catch up. I think flunking them will only discourage them from trying to learn. I think that if they are unwilling to take the time to catch up, then helping them realize that this class is not for them is best. I also am planning on having a discussion with my academic dean. I think that the prerequisite classes these students are taking do not prepare them for the advance classes they are taking. In the end, if the student is frustrated with advance classes, I am not sure they will push them selves to catch up. This will only diminish their preparation to enter the job market.