A few days ago
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Is this illegal?

The law here in Manatee county is you have to be 18 to drop out. I know I have to go to class and do the work while I’m in school. Is it illegal to NOT do your homework? Technically, I went to school for the day and I’m at home now, so would I get arrested for never doing homework? Do you think I’ll get to be demoted back to Middle or Elementary school if I get all F’s? Their work is way easier. I only want answers to my questions, not people telling me this will ruin my future. I already know I’m not going to graduate HS because I get 1’s and 2’s on the reading FCAT. I don’t want a tutor because I’ll have less free time. I’m just trying to get easy work until ‘m old enough to drop out and get recess in elementary again.

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A few days ago
Louise

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There is no law that says you have to do your homework. But teachers can give you detention. Let’s see… more time spent at school… less free time … don’t earn a diploma… can’t get a job… lots of free time to scrounge for food and get the shelter on time. OR… do the homework … have less free time… earn a diploma… get a job… have some money so you can enjoy your free time.

Which really sounds like the best deal? The choice is yours.

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A few days ago
hsmomlovinit
It’s not illegal, but it’s also not a good idea. You will not get demoted to MS or Elementary; you’ll get passed along into higher and higher classes that make absolutely no sense to you, because you don’t bother to learn.

Harsh reality, but it’s true. Due to NCLB regulations, schools are only allowed to hold back a certain number of students each year, or they stand to lose funding. The most your school will do is make you retake the same exact class, year after year, and refuse to graduate you because you don’t have the credits. During this time, the teachers will decide that you are completely unmotivated and probably refuse to do anything with you. Not a pleasant thought.

I know you say you don’t want to anything to help yourself, but your school may offer free peer tutoring that can help you, or you may find a teacher willing to work with you before or after school. Chances are, somewhere along the way things weren’t explained (like phonics) in a way that made sense to you, and you were lost from there on out. A teacher who has the time, or a tutor, can work with you to help things to make sense.

It is your choice – no one can force you to learn – but your options later in life (even just a few years down the road) will be *severely* limited or expanded by your choices now.

(You seem to write fairly well, for someone who can’t handle anything higher than elementary work, by the way…this tells me that you’re more able, and intelligent, than you give yourself credit for.)

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A few days ago
Eagles Fly
There is a law for truancy. As for not doing homework that’s up to you.

No grades, all F’s you’ll most likely do over. Unless of course the teachers/school can’t stand to look at you face anymore.and just want to get rid of you.

Can’t help it, but on outside no one will want to look at your face either. That’s just the way to go.

Have fun with all that “free time” while everyone else is in school.

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A few days ago
Vbonics
You’re not gonna be put back in Elementary or Middle school. Unfortunately, you have to grow up eventually. Just finish up high school and get thru it. You’re gonna get crappy jobs as just a high school grad, let alone without the diploma. I don’t think not doing your homework is illegal, just stupid.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Yes… It is a misdemeanor … You face 1 to 6 months in jail.. Most juveniles get probation and a wrap from the Judge… And some people erroneously think it is legal…
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A few days ago
cirilia
no its not illegal but maybe you can get the school to put you in Sp.Ed. classes or on the slow track and you’ll have easy work….
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A few days ago
Anonymous
why throw your future away so easily and be that selfish. besides you won’t be put back in elmentary you will just have to stay in the grade you are already in and do it over.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
no you wont get in trouble, well legally any ways, you will probably get in trouble with the school, but if you want to drop out, you shouldnt care if you get in trouble.
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A few days ago
Gibran S
you want to drop out of school to have recess? hahahahaha Dude ur a true loser hahaha
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A few days ago
Wocka wocka
Ladies and Gentlemen,

The future recipiant of YOUR tax dollars!

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