We live in New York. My son is going to be 18 this July. He is somewhat still a Freshman in high school.(or barely Sophomore) due to his credits. He repeated 5th grade. He failed classes Freshman year of high school. (as to why he was lacking credits) He always had to go to summer schools. I keep thinking that he just doesn't have any motivation for school at all now.

The school told me that he can be skipped from 9th/10th to 11th grade if he does research and take a test about specific subjects. (ie. History, science, etc.) The problem here is that is it even worth it? He says that he wants to continue going to school, but I think he was just saying that. It seems to me that he's just delaying his own future and using high school as a means. If he does get skipped, is it going to be like nothing has happened? Or is it going to be just like what happened and he's going to continue failing classes. I know he wants to get out of school but is probably afraid since he won't have anything. I want him to have something. But if he's not going to be able to do another 2 years then I don't want him to waste his time. Do you guys think that he should just drop out and try to get himself a GED or continue? Which one is more ideal?

If he drops out, he will have a waiting period before being able to study for the GED - at least here in ND, that is the way it is. Check your own state education laws - perhaps talking to the high school guidance counselor to find out his options.

I just checked it and he will have to wait one year to take the actual test. I have to see about the studying part for it.

Edit: As long as he has been properly discharged from high school then he can take preparatory classes. Though there are certain dates for when he can register for them.


So, would going for GED more ideal for my son?

And I will add the GED is tough, I bet 1/2 of the high school seniors could not pass it without a lot of training. So he will really have to work if he is going to pass it.