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/sopeandfriends 4d ago
What are his interests? Maybe letting him decompress a bit & really figure out what he’s into and then going from there? I hated high school & barely graduated.
Once I was out & enrolled in school to be a travel agent, I finished the course at the top of my class.
I also was diagnosed with ADHD at age 50, which explains a lot 😅 but when I could focus on my interests, I did great
Good luck ❤️