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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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omgitsbekah 2
You do know that's not a bad thing........do some research before you go judging things. You, by law, in order to receive assistance by the school for your physical ailment, have to have the proper paperwork to do so. Meaning special Ed, because you would be receiving special Ed services. Don't be ignorant. It's insulting.
Sir_Swaggington 6
Can't you do independent study?
JustTheFacts 5
Dear Anonymous, I just had to post here even though this is a month old because you haven't gotten the right information from the other posters. In some states, excessive absences means you won't get credit for your classes and that means you won't be able to graduate on time. In NJ it is something like 16 absences per class per year. It is state law and nothing to do with your own school. Your counselor should have explained to you that you need to be classified as a special education student, with an IEP, to be able to miss school a lot because of an illness. It has nothing to do with anything else. Look at it as a technicality! And keep up the great work! A chronic illness is a terrible challenge and you should be so proud to be doing so well!
mollyjynxjax 28
That won't change. I was near the top of my class with a kick-ass GPA when I to switched over to special ed. You're still graded the same way more or less, but with accommodations.
miyaviichan 27
I feel bad for the OP but I couldn't help but think that a 3.9 at my high school would barely get you in the top 20%... Oh the joys and sorrows of being in a competitive college preparatory. And I was a mediocre student... I'm pretty sure my class rank was in the lower half.
RockNRollAndrew 18
Egg his house !
Jebitesevsi 11
This can't be right. They're trying to mainstream vegetables and shit-flinging autists, because mummy and daddy want to pretend they have a normal child. Surely they can accommodate someone who has all their faculties.
rabid_otaku 29
I'm in that same group, just because I have depression so they think I'm mentally retarted. I get straight A's.
drosek89 20
If you are unable to attend class that means you have a "special educational need" ... The class is not just for people who have learning problems
GeorgiaBea 28
Your parents can totally fight that.