Today, my guidance counselor told me that I'll have to join my school's special education needs sector. This is because I can't attend school properly due to chronic issues with severe pain. So much for my 3.9 GPA and being in the top 5% of my class. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my college class has a strict rule that ANY absence, even if it's because you're sick and have a doctor's note, will drop your grade a letter grade. I have a chronic illness. Today is the second time in the first two weeks that I've had to show up to class with a bucket. FML
Today, my high school guidance counselor tried to convince me NOT to go to college, mainly because it's been so long since someone from my high school went to college, that she got rid of all the college information she used to have. FML
Today, I overheard my school counselor mentioning that community service is required to graduate. As a Senior who is a good, well-behaved student, but rarely leaves my house due to social anxiety and hearing problems, this is kind of a HUGE problem. And no, nobody else ever told me about this until now. FML
Today, after years of me trying to get better, I finally have to admit that I'm severely disabled, as I saw it on my assistance paperwork. FML
Today, in an attempt to get some guidance from my college advisor, I emailed her, saying I was contemplating going to another school because I felt so helpless about my GPA, and was sure I wouldn't get my major. I asked for advice on raising it. She gave me instructions on how to drop out. FML
Today, I found out that I'm failing this semester because I've missed too many classes. I've missed the classes because I've been having panic attacks, a symptom of my anxiety disorder. I got the anxiety disorder because I was so afraid of failing school. FML
Today, I tried to explain to my professor why I’d missed two classes. Even with a doctor’s note explaining my very serious health issues, she rolled her eyes and huffed, "Maybe if you’re ‘oh so sick,’ you should just drop out!” Gee, sorry for trying to improve my life through adversity. FML
Today, my college English teacher told me if I wanted an explanation for my grade I would have to schedule a conference to come to her office. It's an online class. I took an online class because I can't come in. FML
Today, I went to see my guidance counselor. I was supposed to hear from my college about a scholarship by October 3rd. I was worried since it was already the 2nd so I went to talk to her. She never turned in my nomination. Goodbye $80,000 scholarship. FML
Today, my parents saw my report card. Now, they refuse to buy me my the new computer I've always wanted because my grades had 'slipped'. I made honor roll for three terms, and was kept off for the fourth for a single bad grade. I failed gym. FML
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meow_jess 11
Im sure theres is something you can do to avoid that , with grades like that you're school can't let it happen!
fluffywaspluka 7
#1 your*
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01Ben21 10
That sounds legally ****** up. The disability act should cover you on this.
shortandproud13 14
Fight it. There is a federal law about the number of students allowed to receive special education services. There is another that gives students right to the least restrictive environment for learning (IDEA 2004 I believe). By putting you in the program, they would be restricting you unnecessarily.
omgitsbekah 2
Please tell me you didn't quote IDEA without knowing what you're talking about. Oh, you did. It has nothing to do with special education. In order to receive any benefits for health impairments he is listed under special Ed. And no, there aren't limits like that. Don't quote law if you don't understand it.
nitemare0 17
Special needs does not mean your stupid or retarded. It just means in order for you to continue your education, you will need some more personalize system, this coulda just mean home school, or school assisted home school, perhaps a tutor, to teach you the current lesson at home. Again not slow or stupid. Steven Hawkins condition qualifies as special needs, those being the wheelchair and computer voice box. And he is considered one of the top physics minds of the world. Don't give up, adapt
alycion 39
Dealing with a chronic illness, especially one that causes pain beyond sucks. Some days it can be impossible to keep in good spirits, especially when you feel like it is taking normalcy from you. While it may not seem like it now, it is good that arrangements are being made to work with you. If you are missing a lot of time, it can eventually effect your grades. It's better to stop it before it happens. I know how it feels to lose a normal life from a painful chronic illness, op. I can tell you though, it does get easier to handle the changes that are made to adapt to life with one.
osteobabe 13
OP I just want to let you know that no matter how hard it is to accept that other people see you as disabled in some way, the additional help schools and universities provide with disabilities services are invaluable and will only accelerate your success. I am 22 years old and I also suffer with severe chronic joint pain, I've lived with it for 9 years now. I've been on strong painkillers for a long time, and occasionally struggle to walk any distance. I have a connective tissue disorder and constantly experience injuries. Recently my condition has deteriorated following a spinal fracture. I feel shame and embarrassment but I have to now use a walking stick, and require help with simple things like shopping and cooking. I have been studying in healthcare, an integrated course where students complete their masters at the same time as the undergraduate program; not in any way easy, and I'm certainly not academically challenged. If it weren't for the support of the disabilities services I would have left university long ago, but they have helped me achieve my dreams. I will be graduating a year late, but I WILL graduate. I sincerely hope you let the school make allowances for you because of chronic pain, because I know from experience it can be incredibly damaging to your confidence and energy levels. Chronic pain also chips away at your social, sexual and professional life. Take that step and take the help, there is no shame in it.
leggie913 6
U r joining the section to help u with attendance, having homework lessened n stuff like that. Colleges don't have to know bout that unless u disclose it, n u may need same modifications if ur medical issues don't change. Looks like they're following the law n not letting u fail for something u have no control over; rejoice Op
leggie913 6
Will b discriminating if they didn't allow u to graduate with a 3.9 or better GPA
KattAlex 4
You can be under the special needs sector and still be in general education classes. They will most likely just eliminate due dates for you so you are not penalized for turning in assignments late. I have ADHD which requires my teachers to give me extended time on tests and assignments. I can also have assignments changed to suit me by request though I rarely use this benefit.
hi_there4397 18
You're in the top 5% with only a 3.9? I have a 4.3 and I'm barely in the top 20% :/
hellphone_fml 37
I'm a 4.0 and im not even in the top 5%, but I have a big school. How many people go to yours?