Thinking about dropping out of high school

[Wicked_Syn]

Short and frank, I am.

Before you continue to read this thread and get the wrong idea that I can't handle pressure or that I'm a whiny, emotional teenager, you need to stop and listen to what I have to say for once. Cause lately, no one has gave me a good clear listen.

This school year has been tough - just like last year.
last year I went to Central High School and this year, in part to the stupid Red Plan that my school district passed, now go to Denfeld. I don't like the school. I don't feel like anyone notices me and I feel like honestly it's a waste of my time. The teachers don't seem to care much about me, besides my English teacher. The school's truancy officers haven't even talked to me and I've already missed damn near to 20+ days of school just this year. The truancy officers should have talked to me after at least my 5th absence. Am I not important to them?

I have talked to a school guidance councilor, she just didn't seem to get what I was trying to explain to her. She brushed me off basically. Last year the guidance councilor was a bit better, she at least gave me the time of day.

I know in order to have a good life... "one must go through high school!" and believe me, I want to have an amazing life. I want to spend money every day and not suffer any consequences from it, but this is not the world where that can happen. People often seem to think people who have high grades and are involved in tons of activities at school are the smart ones - I find them to be complete idiots. I often think that I'm way smarter than the general public - even the big bosses who run shit around my city. But how do I voice myself when no one seems to listen?

... I don't know, I just wanna run off to Minneapolis then work my way from there and ditch high school, but I know that the odds of me being happy later in life following this is low. So I continue to push myself to go to school - even if it's just one or two days a damn week. But I'm already to the point where I do not want to go at all...PERIOD.

So what I basically asking for is someone to please help me here. Any suggestions on what to do? Should I try to talk to my school guidance councilor again? Who do I talk to?

[Oath]

I strongly suggest that you do not do this. This is a decision many people make without actually thinking about it. I have an older sister who dropped out, and not a day goes by that she doesn't regret doing it. Especially in present day, good education is key for a good career. Passing high school is one stepping stone away from going into college, getting a degree in whichever field that you decide to pursue and having a steady lifestyle.

I do see what you are saying though. There are some that did not pass high school and have very successful lives. But your chances of being one of those people are slim. In order to guarantee a successful life, you must motivate yourself to get a higher education.

[cory98]

u could try to talk to the principal at ur school he or she mite be able to help u or talk to 1 of the other guidence consulers n just explain to them ur consuler didnt give u any help or even ur english teacher u said thats the only teacher taht seems to care thats my advice i hope it helps u but ya like u said u will prolly regret it if u drop out but goodluck dude hope it works out 4 u

[Syvelocin]

I know I shouldn't be supporting this, but don't take the people who say it'll ruin your life too seriously. These (most of them, not all) are the type of people who have gotten through school without issues. But honestly, it doesn't affect you as much as you'd think, especially in these times. Many people are working jobs they are overqualified for. College graduates, high school graduates. I could work at the same job I am now when I was sixteen, I'm earning the same amount of money my summer jobs did. I graduated high school and I can't afford anything.

The thing to do however is to plan. If you want to drop-out, 1. Know the laws about dropping out. Things to consider are the possible suspension of your license and permanently revoking your permit if you haven't gotten your licence yet. There's a certain age you have to be before you can drop out and still maintain your licence, at least where I live. 2. I'd also urge you to look into taking the test for a GED. A GED pretty much shows that while you haven't completed high school, you have shown that you have basic high school knowledge and looks much better on a resume than not having your high school diploma. There are certain regulations about when you can take your GED and how. I believe under 18 you have to take a course first, and you have to wait six months after officially withdrawing to take your GED. 3. Have a battle plan. Get a job, get a savings account, save all your money so you have something to start out on when you move out.

I'd also prepare to be launched into the adult world a little sooner than you'd like. I know that sounds nice, but you'll miss being a teenager in time. Only for the luxuries if nothing else. If your parents are anything close to your "typical" parent, they're going to want you working and independent. When I was thinking of dropping out, my parents never made me forget that "You're going to have to either be working or going to school. If you're not in school, you're working during the day." And they wouldn't stop reminding me about going full-adult. Everything but expenses they wanted me to do by myself. I know how big of a responsibility school is, but either way, you won't be stress-free, I'll promise you that. But I was never a school person either. I loved working, I hated school-work. And I didn't want to be an adult yet. I still don't, but I don't have much choice in the matter now.

[CryWolf]

Well first off let me say that I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. My situation is different, but I will say that I'm doing all my schoolwork on line. It's an odd way to go about it, but it's not too bad once you get used to it. Does your state have anything like this? Maybe you could check into it, so you won't have to drop out. Anyway, just something to consider man. I hope it works out for you.

[Jean Poutine]

I graduated from college in 2010 and I have trouble getting a minimum wage job at Wal-Mart. I'm not even kidding.

Especially in these troubled times the job market is extremely competitive. If you don't have a high school diploma the chances of being hired by anyone are very low. Most unskilled work actually require a HSD or the equivalent where I live.

If you don't want to stay in high school then learn a trade skill. That's all I can tell you. No diploma at all will suck, trust me.