Can you get a High School Diploma with a "D" Average?

[history nerd]

Originally Posted by citylove101

Anybody can get a D in class and pass. But most states require an exit exam of some sort. In New York they're called Regents Exams and you could be a straight A student, but if you flunk your Regent's you don't graduate. That's pretty much the case everywhere now, though the exit exams vary in difficulty according to the state.

Still, this kid the OP talks about is basically smart but lazy. That's not a good combination for school or for life. I hope he snaps out of it soon. When he does, he'll basically be OK though.

Not true. State use of exit exams is split about 50/50.

[silverkris]

This is really going to depend on the school policies regarding passing grades, they vary. Check with the school.

Now in terms of future education, say college, that usually isn't a passing grade.

I think though as others have mentioned, there seems to be a bigger issue in terms of work ethic, focus and motivation - that's not good signs. Would be best to encourage the young person to "turn it around" not just for the grade but also in terms of personal accountability, responsibility, and follow-through.

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by history nerd

Not true. State use of exit exams is split about 50/50.

And with the way most states have alternative completion options if a kid can't pass the regular test, very few don't graduate due to them.

Maryland has four (Algebra I, English 10, Biology and Local, State and National Government) and the students start taking a couple of them in 9th Grade. If they can't pass them then they can do a project.