School Transfers

okay, so, im leaving the current school i am attending because of peronal issues that i need to get away from. my two choices are; live with my uncle in ohio and attend a high school there, or go to beech grove high school. here's the issue: if i moved to ohio (with parents permission of course), he is not my legal guardian. so how would he be able to enroll my in school?
the second issue: if i wanted to go to beech grove (i really really do), which is only about a 5 minute drive from where i live, i live in warren township--not beech grove. however, its A LOT closer to me than warrren central is. will they accept me there if i try to enrol, even though i am not a current resident in beech grove? is there anyway i can attend there living where i do now?

 

What do your parents say?

 

call the school first and ask them.. schools are desparate for kids and they will do anything to get u in.. trust me.. call their district office..not the school. they can do magic at the district office..

 

Why would you choose DP to air these problems? You have two posts. Both similar. And, neither has to do with the themes of DP? This is most likely indicative of the turmoil you are experiencing.

With that said....

As a parent, former social worker and former school teacher/guidance director (high school) for 27 years, (and now a school bus driver), I don't understand why "you" have to make this decision. Are you parents "absent", or do they have a backbone or have they given up?

With that said, and you telling me under your breath to go f*** myself, you'll probably get your way, so let's work with that.

Assuming you are under 18.....

If you go to your uncle's, your parents would have to sign a legal custody document, NOT a parental custody document. This would allow your uncle to conduct legal business for you...liike school enrollment, medical treatment, etc.

To attend Beech Grove, you will need a legal residence in that school district. There are numerous ways you can "fake it", but if the school district is anything like the one I currently work in, they will require tons of documentation.

The best thing for you is to stay with your parents, if that is feasible. Otherwise, go to your uncle's. Go to that local district where he lives, and get a good education. Forget about Beech Grove. (I can almost guess why you want to go there, and I don't blame you at your age). Get the best grades you can and go onto a good college.

THEN, you will be able "write your own ticket" in life.

Good luck to you in whatever you decide!

Jim

 

BTW...Suzie"clue" doesn't have a clue. Bad advice. It is all about funding....but legitimate funding. Any school knowingly taking a student from outside their district for funding purposes runs the risk of legal recourse. Suzi"clue" needs to get a clue.

Sorry, but I have a problem with people who give advice when they have no expertise.

Jim

 

Maybe you need a clue. She asked for ways to get her goals achieved. I gave her the best way in my opinion. I've seen it happen and can guarantee you it''s been done many time at your own school district. You must be a moronic teacher, thank god they got you out of the classroom. You need to retire completely and get away from the kids with your attitude.

Get a clue and go retire you old hag, why are you still around children?? And leave the young lady alone, she can ask as she please or are you trying to suppress her free speech???

 

This is why Susie is clueless...

Yes, there are kids that "fool" the system and get to go to another school out of their district. They forge papers, use old addresses, use friend or relative addresses, etc. Our district will not enroll you unless you bring in a copy of your deed, mortgage, rental lease, etc...and, they check up on it. Why, because school funding is tight and money can not be afforded to a non-district resident. If it is discovered you do not live in the district, you are barred from attending. And, this is the case in other school districts because they receive funding outside their community (state/fed, etc.) and can't afford the penalties involved if they are willingly letting kids in from other districts.

Now, Susie advised Kitty to "call the school first and ask them.. schools are desparate for kids and they will do anything to get u in.. trust me.. call their district office..not the school. they can do magic at the district office.

I can assure you, unless the district office is corrupt, this is not happening as for the reasons stated in my first paragraph.

And, if the tax payers were to find out this was knowingly going on, their money going to outside kids and the district was condoning it, the school board members would be voted out in a heartbeat. And, those of you that don't know school boards, the competition is cut throat.

And, let's say, for some reason, Kitty was able to "slide" in on Susie's advice only later to be "found out" she is from another district...and barred from the school. Does this kid need more disruption in her life?

Bad advice Susie! That's why Susie doesn't have a clue.

Jim

 

um, well, okay, thank you both; i understand the argument but i thinks its best i dont take sides. if i stay where i am now, i highly doubt that i can focus on my grades anymore; im not much of a multi-tasker. so if i were to just "deal with it", i probably would, but in the end, my grades? down the drain.
ive already started slipping... my A- in global issues turned into a C-. soon enough, that could be a D.

 

Hi Kitty,

No need to take sides.

What is keeping you from focusing on your grades? Why are they slipping?

Sounds like you are under a lot of pressure.

Jim

 

Well, it all depends on the school. You just call the school of your choice and I am sure you can work something out.

 

Watch out SPUNKY.. Old Bag will come after you.. you're only allowed to go to schools within your boundaries.. I can see the bag attacking soon.. so cover up..

 

well, theres a lot going on; my stress is combined with my parents since they take it out on me (since im the oldest); my moms mom commited suicide... and my dads mom died, and hid dads on his death bed, so some how its my fault; they drink it away and then im yelled at for all my imperfections and my dad is really... aggresive.
thats all ill say.

 

Sounds like most of your stress is coming from home, not school. Going to Beech Grove is not going to change the home situation. You'll feel better for a while in the new environment, but then all the stress will build again. Going to Ohio to live with your Uncle sounds like the better short term choice of the two solutions you present. It gets you out of the house and away from the stressors.

Is there someone you can speak to...a counselor...someone at your school or church? You need some help learning how to deal/cope with your stress, and especially your father's aggressiveness, perhaps even legal help.

Jim

 

well, see, thats only the half of it. not too long ago, i got into a fight with a girl down the street; she was all talk, so it was no big deal, but im just not the person that wants to be messed with or talked about. her older sister goes to my school, and she hates me (duh) and is turning all my friends against me. ive only got two true friends. and i only truly trust one of them. the rumors got so bad, i got yelled at by my (ex) boyfriend and his friends about how i apparently cheated on him with multiple guys while intoxicated. i cried because i trusted so many people, and now im paying for it. none of its true, but no one believes me. my big brother has already been getting involved now too, almost getting arrested for going to my ex's house and threatening to kill him. thank god he didnt do more than grab him, i need my brother. it just all adds up, and i just want a fresh start; cuz now i know better than to let people inside my walls.

 

You keep revealing more and more with each post. With all due respect, and with what you have revealed up to here and with all you have going on in your life, you need counseling...and, DP is not the venue for this. Seek out some professional help. If your parents won't help you find a good counselor, talk to a counselor at school.

Jim