Profiles of teens who opt out (not drop out) of high school 3 Articles

by Ann Marie Dwyer

When teens opt out of high school, the reason they made the choice will likely determine their future success. "Opting out" is not the same as dropping out. Drop outs quit school without graduating, where opt outs get a ...read more

by turtling

As a teenager, I chose to drop out of high school. For me, it was definitely the right choice, and I have no regrets over it. At that time in my life, I was having ongoing trouble at home, and my main concern was distr...read more

by Tracy Teyssier

I have a daughter who has contemplated leaving her traditional high school. She has struggled for years with attention deficit disorder and for this reason, her attitude and references toward school have gradually worsened...read more