-What arrangement did Ponyboy`s teacher make with him? Why do you think the teacher decided to do this?

But Ponyboy becomes extremely absent-minded after the hearing. He is disturbed, and his grades begin to drop. His English teacher approaches him and tells him he's failing class, but if he can write a good semester theme, he will get a C, "taking into consideration the circumstances." Pony's English teacher knows what Pony is capable of. He wants to give Pony a break and see him succeed.