Can my school delay my graduation and require summer school if I failed a non-required course?
Just to clarify, during my first semester, I had two study halls since I had already earned all my credits. However, my school decided to assign me to a computer programming class, which I didn’t choose and isn’t required for graduation. I really struggled with coding and ended up with a failing grade of 54%.
Since I didn’t need this course and was assigned it against my wishes, can they legally hold back my graduation?
I’m planning to talk to my counselor to see if there was a mistake, especially since they sent an email to all students who failed a first-semester course and may have mistakenly included those of us who are on track to graduate.
It sounds like a frustrating situation! Generally, schools have policies about graduation requirements, and non-required courses typically shouldn’t affect your graduation if you’ve fulfilled all necessary credits. However, whether your school can hold back your graduation because of a failed non-required course may depend on specific school policies and local education laws.
It’s definitely a good idea to discuss this with your counselor, as they can provide clarity on your situation and confirm if there was an error with your enrollment or grades. If you find that your school is incorrectly holding you back, you might also want to ask about the process for disputing that decision. Remember to stay informed about your rights as a student and document any communications you have about this issue. Best of luck!