Failure to Attend School

[kundismack]

Heyy everybody I was wondering if I could get some help. I just recently got a summons for a hearing about skipping school. My mom is pretty pissed to say the least and I was wondering what they could possibly do. I plan on telling the judge about my grades and how I'm in the top 10% of my graduating class with a 4.0 GPA. It's just one class I hate going to because all you do is sit there on the computer (Computer Science). Even with all the skipping, I've maintained a high B average in that class. Does the judge take into consideration of my performance in school. I also do a lot of charity work (team captain for Relay for Life) and have already been accepted into a good college with the prospect of getting a full scholarship. Any help on what the judge will possibly do in my situation would be great.

Thanks!

[Just Breath]

I wish I had an answer for you, but I have no idea how a judge might rule on your situation. Hopefully someone on this forum will have some guidance for you. But, please let us know how this turns out for you.

[kundismack]

Yeah...I'm pretty freaked out because I've never had a problem like this in my life. I do know it's defined as a class C misdemeanor but other than that I'm pretty clueless

[kundismack]

Why would the judge put me into academy probation when my grades are good? Hell, I could of graduated last year! I don't know why I wasted another year in High School. In fact, all my classes are unrequired for graduation. I'm only taking 3 and those are AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, and AP Biology. I have a perfectly clean record with not so much as a traffic ticket. Thanks for the reply but pertaining to my case your response made no sense. The possibilities are, in my opinion, either community service or a fine (up to $500). I want to know what I can say to the judge to where I look good enough to either dismiss the case or pay maybe a fine of a $100. I know dismissing the case is a long shot considering I did mess up but there's only 2 more months left of high school and all I want is a little leniency.

[aaron]

Whether or not you agree with the law, it's still truancy.

[sad_angel]

hey i have been there before dont be to worried about it the judge may give you community service or he may send you to a youth detention center for 48 hours where you will be put in a "cell " by your self and all you have to do is sleep and eat the peanutbutter sandwitch they give you......i love skipping school so i have been there lots of times acutully im there right now!lol i hope every thing goes good for you

[Mr. Knowitall]

Could your habitual truancy, visits to juvenile hall, and juvenile probation be playing a role in your troubles at home? Maybe if you clean up your act, Dad will be less verbally hostile to you.

[kundismack]

well, i wouldn't say i have a habitual truancy problem because I've never had a problem like this in my life. I'd rather not spend 2 days in cell but i don't mind the community service. I'm hoping it's just a $200 ticket.

[aaron]

I think that comment was meant for sad_angel.

[Hohenhime]

I have been recently asked to appear in court for a hearing for this offense, its set for April 4, witch is in about a week or so. Ive got nothing to boast for, grades range from A to C, and my attendance was sloppy throughout all my classes. I have recently changed the way i wake up, and stuff....but none of my un-excused absences are for a good reason, i just didn't feel like going to school.....What should I do?