Q&A for How to Drop Out of High School

If the stress is too much and you find it's getting unbearable and is starting to badly affect your mental health, then it's valid. You should look into other options first, though. Online schooling is usually less stressful, or you can talk to your teachers and/or guidance counselors and try to come up with a plan to make things less stressful for you.

Just don't do it. They legally cannot force you to drop out; that's not how it works. If they disown you, so be it. If needed, and you have no supportive relatives, you can spend a year or two in foster care until you are 18.

No. If this career doesn't pan out for you (and there's a very good chance it won't), you'll have nothing to fall back on if you quit school. You can be a YouTuber in your spare time.

I live in California and let me tell you that living here is not cheap. I currently rent and share a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house for $1,500, but it would be harder if I was alone. On top of that, I attend college so I constantly have to fill up my car, and 1 gallon of gas is around $3.50 or almost $4 in places like L.A. Don't forget that there's also the need to buy groceries, clothes, insurance, etc., so you have to plan ahead and be prepared for a lot of financial responsibility. Furthermore, you'd have a lot of trouble finding someone willing to rent to you or sell you a house because you're under 18.

It depends on the requirements of the technical school. You may need to obtain a GED at least.

Most jobs these days require a high school diploma, but you could get a job in the food service industry or in a stock room. You could work in lawn maintenance or the agricultural industry. You have to be willing to work hard physically if you don't have a diploma.

You should have a conversation with your parents so that you can hear their reasons for wanting you to stay in school, and so you can explain your reasons for why you want to drop out. You should discuss with them all of your options and work together to find the best one for you.

You'll have to get your GED first; bus drivers require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Talk to your school counselor and explain everything to them. There's a good chance they might be able to help take some of the pressure off you. If everything still feels too difficult, talk to your parents about homeschooling. Tell them how serious the situation is and how it's been affecting you emotionally. If you're afraid they won't listen to you, consider asking the school counselor to help you talk to them.

If you can, try to stick it out until you get your GED. That way you can go to college and start a career. If you can't, look into home school and online schooling first.

Reconsider dropping out. There are ways to finish high school online.

No, you shouldn't do anything illegal.

Talk to your guidance councellor. Dropping a class is different from dropping school altogether. If you'd rather take another class, you'll have to look at various availability and scheduling issues. The longer you wait after the recommended add-drop period, the harder that may be.

No, most GED testing facilities will not administer the test if you are still enrolled in high school.

I suppose that you need to have a conversation with your parents about stopping your schooling.

Probably not, but you shouldn't drop out.

Please stay in school. Talk to your parents about this and ask if they can hire you a tutor. Talk to your teachers as well and ask if there are any opportunities to get a tutor through the school or if they can give you extra help before or after school. They will want to help you. Ask your teachers how you can get caught up and try to come up with a plan. Work on that plan a little bit every day and you'll see improvement. Don't give up just because things are hard right now. Getting an education is worth the effort.

It depends on your age and the laws in your state regarding dropping out of school. Social services might also get involved if they do not feel you are old enough to be caring for the child.

Just sit down and talk with them. Write down some of the important points you want to make, and have a plan ready for what you want to do if you're not in school.

As long as you still do online school, you still are receiving an education. People usually believe online school to be less stressful.

People only drop out if they have somehow managed to secure a future. If you do not have a job or any money, you should not drop out.

Talk to your school counselor. If you are really struggling, talk to your parents about homeschooling.

Since you're not old enough to get a job to support yourself, and you could easily be reported to Child Protective Services for truancy if people routinely see you outside during school hours, you're stuck with school for the time being. Figure out the classes that you do like, and plan to take a lot more of those in the next couple of years (and fewer of the subjects you hate). Take classes that will develop your life skills: keyboarding, cooking, auto shop, resume writing, speech, etc. - these will help you gain independence. Get help with whatever subjects are holding you back: talk to the teacher, get a tutor, join a study group, or look for help online. Take a serious look at what entry-level jobs are available for teens in your area and start developing the skills you'll need. You can't drop out without having some sort of financial independence, as whoever is currently providing for your needs is most likely going to insist that you stay in school until you graduate.

If you want to take a break from in-person learning, you can take online high school courses for a year to remain caught up in your studies.

Tell your mom and dad that you want to drop out and transfer schools to Arizona. If they allow you to move, then contact your school’s office administration and say that you are transferring schools.

The minimum age to drop out of high school in Nebraska is 16 with consent from a parent or legal guardian. If you intend to drop out, first talk to your guidance counsellor about a good plan and after talk to your parents. If your parents don’t agree on you dropping at 16 out you can wait until your 18 when you can drop out without consent. If you decide to drop out you will have to fill out paper work with your guidance counsellor and school principal. After completing the paperwork, strongly consider getting your GED or take online high school courses to finish this basic education.

Do not drop out of high school. Having a high school diploma opens up a world of post secondary education and employment opportunities that is unavailable to those without the certificate. If your modelling career does not pan out for you (and there is a great chance it won’t or that it won't be anywhere near enough to pay the bills), then you will have nothing to fall back on. However, at least try to get your GED or take homeschooling classes to complete this basic education, while you are doing the modeling.

Yes, you may be able to drop out at 17 and work full time. However, it depends on your state’s law. Most states don’t allow you to drop out under 18, while some allow you to drop out at 16 with consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Yes, it is possible that you could still become a politician without a high school diploma. However, you will have reduced chances of getting elected because you will be at a disadvantage through lack of training and learning across a broad range of areas that would help your political thinking and understanding, unless you were willing to put in this effort yourself. If you wish to become a politician, it is recommended that you stay in high school and finish. Then, go to college to study law and politics.

You can always go to alternative high schools with more flexible times or you can do online homeschooling to finish this basic education. Different schools will have different programs and cultures, so shop around before deciding high school isn't working for you. If you really don't like it, ask your parents to homeschool or distance school you. It is vital to get your education completed at this level, to enable a good future for you.