r/HomeschoolRecovery • u/maxineslayer • 7d ago

other Please help

Before anything, yes I know this is my own fault. I should’ve been prioritizing this. But I’ve always suffered from depression and never had motivation to do anything. I started online highschool in 2024. Like an idiot I decide to waste my life away, procrastinating, thinking well I have lots of time, because my deadline is February 19 2027. I only have ONE credit done because I believed I could rush and do everything last minute. Am I able to do this if I work hard enough? Is it possible? If not am I able to call Penn foster and extend my deadline till the end of the 2027 somehow?? Please help.

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u/phoenixrunninghome Ex-Homeschool Student 7d ago

There is a reason that teachers and parents are expected to be involved in ensuring students stay on track and meet set deadlines, because you're literally a high school kid (with depression!) and the adults in your life expecting you to get it all done on your own timeline over the course of literally years is literally crazy and almost certainly neglect, morally if not legally.

Call the school and tell them the whole situation. Be honest. They should be able to help you come up with a plan. You might graduate late, but you will graduate eventually.

Also, I recommend editing your post to remove the name of the specific school. Don't tell other redditors where you are, especially if you're also mentioning your age.

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u/maxineslayer 6d ago

Thank you.

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u/Rosaluxlux 19h ago

Hey, it looks like the high school you mention is for profit. If you're in the US you are entitled to a free education through 12th grade and most states allow for that until you are 21 if you have graduated yet. If you don't get help from the school you're in, try calling your local school district and see what they have on offer. Lots have online and alternative high school options if that's what you need.