Can a school tell you that you cannot drop a class?

twoinanddone
Tue, 14 Nov 2017 02:55:15 +0000

Actually, every student’s education is held to the standards and opinions of the staff or the districts when policies are set. Their argument for not signing your withdrawal slip is that you took the spot of someone who wanted to take the class, they staffed the class with the understanding that you’d complete it, they bought the materials, etc.

You asked if the school could require you to complete the class. My opinion is that yes, the school can do that. You’ll need to present your case to those who need to sign your drop slip.

My daughter signed up for AP Spanish and really wished she hadn’t. She did the classroom work, but like you the teacher has practically guaranteed an A so she just slogged through. She did not study ONE SECOND for the AP test, but since it was paid for by the school, no harm. You can opt not to take the $140 test, right? Do that.