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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why was he skipping PE? He didn't want to change into PE clothes? Doesn't like exercising? Was anyone bothering him? If he is so miserable in PE, I would try to get him out of it. [/quote]

He doesn’t have to change for PE, and he doesn’t even have to participate in whatever they are doing.  He can just walk laps if he prefers.  
I think he doesn’t like going because there is no way for him to sneak a book in.  He spends most of his class time reading or listening to podcasts if he can get away with having his headphones on.  I know that he does do his science labs, but I’m not sure what else.

So, instead of going to PE, he goes over to the library and reads.  If someone tells him that he doesn’t have study hall and is supposed to be in PE (multiple teachers and aides have his schedule), he politely says that he was confused (he wasn’t) and goes to PE.

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What a great kid. I really empathize with your situation. He has so much potential but society expects him to have this thing called a high school degree which you'd think should be really easy for him to obtain but has not been. Can you afford a private with a more specialized curriculum or can you move elsewhere to a school district that offers more flexibility? If I were in your shoes I'd have him repeat 9th at a different school.

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I’m PP and will add that my kid is in private school.  I do think it helps being in a smaller environment.  He doesn’t appreciate how great his school is and how much more fun they incorporate into their daily schedule vs. public school.  He still hates school, although he would never be able to skip a class and I think the environment is small enough that he wouldn’t even consider it.

I think private school can help kids like this, but it’s not going to make OP’s son suddenly enjoy school or become a motivated student.  It’s also disheartening to think about how much tuition costs and hear your kid complain about it every day.  If the tuition isn’t a strain, I would suggest it. If it is, I would consider online school as an alternative. [/quote]

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