Failing algebra feels like a catastrophic failure. It is not. It is a data point. Here are your next steps.

Step 1: Forgive Yourself. Do not attach your self-worth to this grade. You are not a failure. You failed a class. There is a difference.

Step 2: The Autopsy. You must perform a brutally honest assessment. Why did you fail? Was it lack of effort? Poor study habits? A weak foundation? A bad teacher? Be specific.

Step 3: The New Plan. Based on your autopsy, you need a new plan of attack for when you retake the course.

If the issue was effort, your plan is a rigid study schedule.

If the issue was a weak foundation, your plan is to use Khan Academy to master Pre-Algebra *before* you start over.

If the issue was not understanding, your plan includes getting a tutor from day one.

Step 4: A Fresh Start. When you retake the class, treat it as a brand new subject. Leave your old baggage at the door.

Many, many successful people failed a class at some point in their lives.

This is not a verdict. This is an opportunity to learn from your mistakes, build a better process, and come back stronger. You can and you will.