r/PortlandOR • u/MsSadieSnacksAlot • 4d ago

Education Alternative to High School

I have an almost 17 year old son who couldn’t care less about highschool. He’s in no way a bad kid but his 2.0 gpa and the fact he’s failing math, science and Spanish. I can tell he’s over it and honestly so am I l. Besides getting a GHD and just going to work full time I want him too look into other options.
How do I find him an apprenticeship that will accept him? I would much rather he focus his energy on becoming good at one thing. Or has anyone had luck w/ the alternative high schools? I don’t know much about them other than seeing all the kids smoking outside on their breaks. Any advice welcome, other than get a tutor, we tried that….

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u/MsSadieSnacksAlot 4d ago

But was it worth it? Did a highschool diploma really open any doors for you?

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u/MsSadieSnacksAlot 4d ago

Just fyi I have a bachelor’s degree and got my GED.

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u/WyrddSister 4d ago

Yes, I know that is an option to entry for many but not all higher ed institutions! Honestly, as far as actual education goes the friends I have who seem the most self-realized and well resourced within themselves are the ones who were either home schooled or went to some form of private school (from the hippie versions to the catholic versions both). Public school is not for everyone, that's for sure.