Can a school delay your graduation and require summer school for failing a non-required course?
To clarify, in my first semester, I had two study halls since I had already earned all my credits. However, my school assigned me to a computer programming class, which I didn’t need, and I struggled with it, ending up with a 54%. Since I was given this course against my wishes and it wasn’t a requirement, are they legally allowed to hold up my graduation because of it?
I’m planning to speak with my counselor to verify if there was an error. They sent an email to all students who failed a first-semester course, but it’s possible they mistakenly included those of us who are on track to graduate.
I’m sorry to hear about your situation. It’s definitely frustrating to feel like your graduation is being impacted by a course you didn’t choose and isn’t required for your degree. Generally, schools have policies about graduation requirements, including passing grades in specific courses, but these policies can vary by district or state.
Since you did not choose to take that course and it’s not required for your graduation, it’s worth having a conversation with your counselor about your options. They should be able to clarify the school’s policy in your case and check if there was an error in how they communicated about the failing grades.
Make sure to gather any documentation or emails that support your situation. If it turns out they cannot hold you back for a non-required course, that’s helpful information to have. Good luck, and I hope you get it resolved soon!