my boyfriend dropped out of school the day b4 his 18th b-day and got his GED he realized that this isnt the path he wants to follow and he wants to come back to our highschool...but our school said NO!! their only reasoning is that he wuldnt be able to catch up which is completly untrue!!! he needs 16 credits to graduate...if he passes all of his classes and does 2 online classes his junior and senior year he would def have it...so y arent they letting him back in...u can be pregnant and drop out get kicked out for drugs...sex everything...and they still let u back in but bcuz he made one mistake they wont let him return...is this unfair?? he wasnt failing when he left he just wasnt quite on track but he can still do it!!! y are they doing this?? we called the BOE and their excuse was an age limit he would be 20 when he graduated...that's right on the curve...he's not a bad kid AT ALL he just made a mistake sumone plz give us some advice!! he deserves this after all he's been thru! thx
2007-07-28 05:02:21 · 10 answers · asked by k_ann_rodeovbchick 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
If he already got his GED then he doesn't need to go back to high school. GED means he's already graduated.
2007-07-28 05:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by SMicheleHolmes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that he dropped out voluntarily. If he had been expelled, the school would have some obligation to still educate hime, but by voluntarily dropping out, he has released the public school from the obligation. There are probably other routes he could use towards a high school diploma, such as a community college, correspondence school or night school. The point is however that the public school system is not required to take him back and if they did , he would take up spave that another student could use.
2007-07-28 05:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as how is already has his GED, the system sees that there is no need for him to return. However, if he truly wants to recieve his diploma, my suggestion is night school, or intern summer school.
You can see where this problem could lead. In the effect of age limit, this is true, my younger brother had the same thing.
To answer your question, the BOE nor the school are being unfair.
2007-07-28 05:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Arthur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, the only thing I can think of is that since he already has is GED they might be thinking that he doesn't need a diploma too. I'm glad that he would like to try again, everyone deserves a second chance. However, think of it this way...they are looking out for the other students. That is all that I can think of. Hope this helps some.
2007-07-28 05:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by H C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, this is deffinatly unfair. what u need to do is write a petition. 20 is right on the mark, but still in the age limmet, so they should let him back in. write a petition and get 150 signitures or more, then take it to the principle and the BOE. if that still doesnt work, take the story to the local news station and papers, this is a great story and it will pressure the school into letting him back in.
All the luck and let me kno how it turns out! =D
~Katie
2007-07-28 05:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by Katie C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, find the exact policy in the school districts manuel that they are using to keep him out. If they are keeping him out based solely on the policy on age, then you could then try contacting the ACLU and you just might have a case on the basis of age discrimination, so the lawyers there should be able to help you from there Most schools bow down and change poloicy with just the threat of the ACLU sueing them, so just talking to one of the attorneys there could help alot. But your bf needs to decide that this is what he really wants, if so, he should fight for it! Good luck and best wishes!
2007-07-28 05:19:39 · answer #6 · answered by no longer here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAybe the school system is trying to teach him a lesson.
That in life not everything will work for you if you stop working for it.
Not saying he gave up or sucked at school, but when he dropped out.
Because life definetly doesn't wait for anyone!!
But also the age thing could be a big problem.
That has happened with people I know who flunked..
2007-07-28 05:07:30 · answer #7 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 23:16:08 · answer #8 · answered by richberg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are over stressed about this. His GED is good and I say leave them behind and get into a community college program and go after your (boyfriend's) dreams. States aren't required to keep people after they turn 18 unless they are special ed. Move forward and work on a two year degree and see where it leads you. Good luck!
2007-07-28 06:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by emily day 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should just take adult classes to get a high school diploma.. It is a good thing what he is trying to do so just keep encouraging him to go for it.. Don't let this small set back get him down... I think his age has a lot to do with it.. But if he takes adult classes he can go at his own pace.. Good luck....
2007-07-28 05:13:15 · answer #10 · answered by precious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋