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If you’re behind from five to eight credits, a “junior” in high school, in danger of being suspended for six weeks if you acquire a single tardy for the rest of the year, and already attending an alternative school, would you opt for a GED or catch up (which is possible but, with your track record/habits not likely)? Also, I tend to accumulate tardies no matter how set I am on being on time. My friends all have differing opinions. Plus, I’m not sure how my parents would react to the idea of a GED…but I could then start at a community college right away, and be ready for a transfer to a university by the time most of my friends had graduated from high school. I personally feel as though this would be best for me, but I wanted to have some objective oppinions before I make any final decisions. I’ve come here for advice several times, the most recent being about remaining Catholic, and though I’m no longer even Christian, I’ve found that a lot of good suggestions come from the people on this site. If you can find the time, please let me know what you think about this particular dilemma.
 
Wow…you sound like my oldest son, who is also in the same predicament, tho he hasn’t accumalated any tardies.

My suggestion to you is starting when you get back, do your best to get to school on time. See how far you go - don’t call it quits before you’ve even had a chance to prove that you can do it. At the end of the semester, re-evaluate your situation, and see if you can continue and graduate next year, or if you feel that the GED would be better for you. Make sure you touch base with your counselor or assistant principal. They may have some alternatives or different opportunities for you. Even the personnel in your alternative school. They are there to help you, not hinder you.

You might even want to get one of your more responsible friends to give you a wake-up call (or even your parents). Do whatever you can to stay in school right now.

Just my :twocents:
 
I think my friends are about out of encouragement, lol. They used to tell me all the time that I should turn in my assignments. They knew, like my parents and teachers knew, that I was more than capable of attaining high marks on my work. I was just unable to keep the focus long enough. Ironic, lol. I used to do extremely well in school, and even as young as the third grade I can recall being ambitious toward universities and prestigious occupations. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally reached the point where I can gain control of what’s happened before and now can focus on trying to gain and take advantage of my opportunities, and not on purposefully trying to destroy them.

Anyway, thought I’d respond to your post 😉 .
 
would the hypothetical student in OP’s example be any more likely to study, turn in assignments, use time management skills, prioritize his commitments if he enrolled in a GED program or community college? Until this student identifies and remedies the underlying reasons for his lack of achievement and progress he is not likely to benefit from changing course at this time.

why is this posted in the spirituality forum? does OP consider or recognize that the dilemma faced by this student has a spiritual root, and that until the student’s relationship with God is repaired he has little chance of permanent success or satisfction in other subsidiary areas of life?
 
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asquared:
would the hypothetical student in OP’s example be any more likely to study, turn in assignments, use time management skills, prioritize his commitments if he enrolled in a GED program or community college? Until this student identifies and remedies the underlying reasons for his lack of achievement and progress he is not likely to benefit from changing course at this time.

why is this posted in the spirituality forum? does OP consider or recognize that the dilemma faced by this student has a spiritual root, and that until the student’s relationship with God is repaired he has little chance of permanent success or satisfction in other subsidiary areas of life?
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In this case, yes, I would be more willing to study, turn in assigments, utilize time management skills, and prioritize my commitments if I were enrolled to recieve my GED. Why? Simply because it would be that much of a relief to me to finish high school early. I loathe little more than sitting in a small classroom, with people I, for the most part, cannot bear the company of, listening to “authority” figures explaining why I must respect them before any respect has been earned.Yes, in a job, I will have to do all these things. But it will be my choice to do so.

I have known the reasons for my lack of commitment toward my school work for many years, and it has nothing to do with a lack of spirituality. I’ve analyzed and dissected it from every possible angle, and God does not factor in any substantial manner. I had straight “A”'s and good study habits for four years, without faith in God.

I posted in the spirituality forum because I did not know where it would fit. In the past, I have posted my other questions in the spirituality forum, and though this subject does not directly relate, I thought I might chance it and post here.

Regards,
~*Adele MacRae
 
since you have it all figured out I wonder why you bother to post your question at all. congratulations on knowing all the answers at such a young age, sounds like you need no further education or spiritual development, so why not chuck education all together and get on with you “choice” of a job? From then on I predict you will fulfill expectations by moving rapidly from one thankless job to another because of your failure to make commitments, complete assignments, and loathing and abomination of co-workers and bosses. Since the misery in your personal life can only worsen as you refuse to allow God to work in you, it should make for an interesting life, if brutal, short and increasingly desperate. You are not in the market for advice so I will simply offer prayer, lots of it. You’ll be needing it.
 
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AScottishSpirit:
I have known the reasons for my lack of commitment toward my school work for many years, and it has nothing to do with a lack of spirituality. I’ve analyzed and dissected it from every possible angle, and God does not factor in any substantial manner. I had straight “A”'s and good study habits for four years, without faith in God.

I posted in the spirituality forum because I did not know where it would fit. In the past, I have posted my other questions in the spirituality forum, and though this subject does not directly relate, I thought I might chance it and post here.
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As such, this thread has been moved to the proper forum–Family Life–which is where questions about education should be posted.
 
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asquared:
since you have it all figured out I wonder why you bother to post your question at all. congratulations on knowing all the answers at such a young age, sounds like you need no further education or spiritual development, so why not chuck education all together and get on with you “choice” of a job? From then on I predict you will fulfill expectations by moving rapidly from one thankless job to another because of your failure to make commitments, complete assignments, and loathing and abomination of co-workers and bosses. Since the misery in your personal life can only worsen as you refuse to allow God to work in you, it should make for an interesting life, if brutal, short and increasingly desperate. You are not in the market for advice so I will simply offer prayer, lots of it. You’ll be needing it.
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Apparently, you have either misread or misinterpreted my reply to your post. I answered honestly, and nowehere did I claim to know all the answers. I am, actually, rather surprised to find such a hostile response. I did not say I hated any authority. I stated I did not respond well to being forced into a particular environment, that is all. The fact that I was able to accurately p(name removed by moderator)oint this as a weakness at all should make apparent to you I in no way see no fault as my own. I am trying to rectify the wrongs I have commited against my opportunities, and those involved. I also never claimed I didn’t want any further educational and spiritual developement. Had you understood my first post, you would have realized the purpose of getting my GED in the first place is not to avoid the responsibility of education altogether, but to find an avenue of opportunity that would not lead to the current repetition that threatens any opportunity on my part. I have exhausted all opportunities. This may be my last. Had I believed I knew all the answers, would I really have bothered asking for advice at all? Instead, would I not have simply decided on my GED without seeking counsel from others? I also wonder how you deduce that my “personal life” must be miserable. In truth, I am rather content: I have a family, I have friendship, I am able to feel happiness and love, and feel no such desperation you alluded to.

The only thing I claimed to be certain of is that my spiritual life is not at the root of this difficulty. Yes, rather you choose to believe it or not, I have examined it thoroughly. I know the reasons for my lack of motivation: they were rooted in past events, not in my relationship to God.

Fortunately, rather I obtain a GED or a high school diploma, my future is much more than the downward spiral you so kindly elaborated upon.
 
YOU have to weigh the pros and cons of this, because for either choice YOU are the one who is going to have to do the work.

To be a bit more helpful, there are people who get a GED and go on in their education. The one that comes most to mind is Bill Cosby, Ed.D. So does Mary Lou Renton. Dave Thomas had a GED, but Dave has passed on (died). Apparently, there is more than one elected official with a GED. Chris Rock, Christian Slater, and Mark Wahlberg have a GED. Paris Hilton apparently has a GED, but then, she has the money to throw around where she might not ever have to really work. The government has a quota of 10% GED recipients for military enlistment.

Mom and Dad might surprise you, esp. if, as you say, you have had a bit of a school problem all this time.

You can also do the legwork by Googling up the information to present to them (each state has its own requirements).
 
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OutinChgoburbs:
YOU have to weigh the pros and cons of this, because for either choice YOU are the one who is going to have to do the work.

To be a bit more helpful, there are people who get a GED and go on in their education. The one that comes most to mind is Bill Cosby, Ed.D. So does Mary Lou Renton. Dave Thomas had a GED, but Dave has passed on (died). Apparently, there is more than one elected official with a GED. Chris Rock, Christian Slater, and Mark Wahlberg have a GED. Paris Hilton apparently has a GED, but then, she has the money to throw around where she might not ever have to really work. The government has a quota of 10% GED recipients for military enlistment.

Mom and Dad might surprise you, esp. if, as you say, you have had a bit of a school problem all this time.

You can also do the legwork by Googling up the information to present to them (each state has its own requirements).
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Thanks:). I was on the website for the college nearest me offering a GED education, but I think I’ll follow your advice and look up the laws as well.
 
Hi Scottish Spirit,

I think you can probably do anything you put your mind to. My vote goes to staying in school and trying very hard NOT to be tardy. If you aren’t successful, you can always drop out and get your GED. I think though that if you have a hard time getting to class on time now, you’ll continue to have a hard time even in college.

Education is so terribly important. You are probably tired of hearing that but it’s so true. People with a limited education often have to work LONGER hours for less pay… you don’t want to struggle your whole life just to make ends meet do you?

Suck it up & stay in school. Do what needs to be done. It’s YOUR future.

Best of luck to you,
CM

P.S. How does one be Catholic but not Christian? :confused:
Maybe that’s for another thread?
 
My advice is to avoid a GED. If you end up leaving school, ask your parents about persuing homeschooling programs. I hear the K12 program is great. There are also accredited high schools you can enroll in online.

Don’t get a GED. Get a real diploma. A GED is a black eye on a resume that you will carry for the rest of your life. A diploma recieved through a home schooling program is still a diploma. While there once may have been a stigma, home schoolers are consistently proving they receive quality educations through that route.
 
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AScottishSpirit:
Plus, I’m not sure how my parents would react to the idea of a GED…but I could then start at a community college right away, and be ready for a transfer to a university by the time most of my friends had graduated from high school. I personally feel as though this would be best for me, but I wanted to have some objective oppinions before I make any final decisions.
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It sounds like you already know what you want to do so go talk to your parents and do it. Don’t let anybody talk you into staying in school if you know that is not what is right for you. Getting a GED does have a stigma that many people cannot get passed, but once you get into college and get a degree, that will no longer be an issue. I think another poster gave several examples of people with GED’s that are truely brilliant people. Not everybody is cut out to go to public schools. In my opinion, many of the public schools are preparing students for prison not life. After all, when you go to college and get a job, you don’t have to walk down the hall in neat little lines and go to pep rallies. I want to learn, not support a bunch of athletes!!! Don’t get me started on the public school system. I say talk to your parents and follow your gut.
 
carol marie:
P.S. How does one be Catholic but not Christian? :confused:
Maybe that’s for another thread?
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Well, I’m currently not a Catholic, but an agnostic.I don’t think you can be Catholic and not Christian, because of course Christ is the center for the religion. I’m sorry if I confused you 😉 .
 
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AScottishSpirit:
If you’re behind from five to eight credits, a “junior” in high school, in danger of being suspended for six weeks if you acquire a single tardy for the rest of the year, and already attending an alternative school, would you opt for a GED or catch up (which is possible but, with your track record/habits not likely)? Also, I tend to accumulate tardies no matter how set I am on being on time. My friends all have differing opinions. Plus, I’m not sure how my parents would react to the idea of a GED…but I could then start at a community college right away, and be ready for a transfer to a university by the time most of my friends had graduated from high school. I personally feel as though this would be best for me, but I wanted to have some objective oppinions before I make any final decisions. I’ve come here for advice several times, the most recent being about remaining Catholic, and though I’m no longer even Christian, I’ve found that a lot of good suggestions come from the people on this site. If you can find the time, please let me know what you think about this particular dilemma.
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What you need to do is kick your bad habits and work your fanny off to get things in order - otherwise you will end up just repeating the problem at work and at college. Those places have a tendency to give negative reactions to that kind of work (or lack there of) performance too.
I have nothing against GED’s - just don’t think it’s going to help you given your current situation.
 
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