Failing School
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haha, I hope not (I don't know the answer to your question, do I get deducted points??)!!!! Can you do any make ups or extra credit work?
Maximilian_Jenius
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Im in 9th grade, and I failed 3 classes.
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I'm not exactly gonna say an airline HR person isn't going to go as far back as highschool.
But you want to make good grades to get into a good college and they definately will look at college.
Your only in the 9th grade so you have time. Incidently why did you fail 3 classes did you just like not show up or something?
Matthew
Im in 9th grade, and I failed 3 classes.
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I'm not exactly gonna say an airline HR person isn't going to go as far back as highschool.
But you want to make good grades to get into a good college and they definately will look at college.
Your only in the 9th grade so you have time. Incidently why did you fail 3 classes did you just like not show up or something?
Matthew
Well, try to use this as a learning experience. You're only in the 9th grade, so you have time to repeat the classes, and get that GPA back up.
But sit back and think about why this happened, and what you can do in the future to make sure it doesn't happen again.
A certain pilot I know very well was very close to failing gym his senior year. He played hockey, and figured "well, I'm in great shape, why do I need to go to a stupid class like gym?". It took a chat with the guidance counselor to tell him that if he failed gym, he wasn't going to get to go to the school he wanted in their aviation program. If he wanted to go to college and be a pilot, he couldn't let himself fail gym. Once he realized the ramifications of failing gym, he made sure that didn't happen.
But sit back and think about why this happened, and what you can do in the future to make sure it doesn't happen again.
A certain pilot I know very well was very close to failing gym his senior year. He played hockey, and figured "well, I'm in great shape, why do I need to go to a stupid class like gym?". It took a chat with the guidance counselor to tell him that if he failed gym, he wasn't going to get to go to the school he wanted in their aviation program. If he wanted to go to college and be a pilot, he couldn't let himself fail gym. Once he realized the ramifications of failing gym, he made sure that didn't happen.
Ecl!pse
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A certain pilot I know very well was very close to failing gym his senior year. He played hockey, and figured "well, I'm in great shape, why do I need to go to a stupid class like gym?". It took a chat with the guidance counselor to tell him that if he failed gym, he wasn't going to get to go to the school he wanted in their aviation program. If he wanted to go to college and be a pilot, he couldn't let himself fail gym. Once he realized the ramifications of failing gym, he made sure that didn't happen.
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....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
A certain pilot I know very well was very close to failing gym his senior year. He played hockey, and figured "well, I'm in great shape, why do I need to go to a stupid class like gym?". It took a chat with the guidance counselor to tell him that if he failed gym, he wasn't going to get to go to the school he wanted in their aviation program. If he wanted to go to college and be a pilot, he couldn't let himself fail gym. Once he realized the ramifications of failing gym, he made sure that didn't happen.
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....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
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....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
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Well, his issue was that he simply wasn't bothering to show up for class!
Either way, airlines really don't necessarily care about your specific grades in high school, but you've got to graduate! Consistantly failing classes will not make that happen! Not to mention if you want a college degree (and it is highly highly recommended that you get one) you've got to have grades decent enough to get into college.
....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
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Well, his issue was that he simply wasn't bothering to show up for class!
Either way, airlines really don't necessarily care about your specific grades in high school, but you've got to graduate! Consistantly failing classes will not make that happen! Not to mention if you want a college degree (and it is highly highly recommended that you get one) you've got to have grades decent enough to get into college.
I hated high school and failed at least one class in every subject (including PE and Driver's Ed). I didn't even graduate with the rest of my class - had to take two semester's worth of English during summer school.
Although the subject of high school grades probably won't come up during an airline interview (mine didn't), bad grades can mess up your life in two really important ways, namely (1) it severely limits your options for college, and (2) you waste all your valuable summer vacation time by repeating courses. Also, colleges are reluctant to offer financial aid to students who struggled in high school (my D- average didn' t impress anyone in the financial aid office).
College was a whole different experience for me. I had great instructors, interesting classes, and could take the courses I wanted to take. Although I was admitted on academic probation, the university took me off probationary status after six months. I regret now that I did so poorly in high school, mainly because I wasn't able to get any financial aid until my junior year.
Good luck,
FFFI
Although the subject of high school grades probably won't come up during an airline interview (mine didn't), bad grades can mess up your life in two really important ways, namely (1) it severely limits your options for college, and (2) you waste all your valuable summer vacation time by repeating courses. Also, colleges are reluctant to offer financial aid to students who struggled in high school (my D- average didn' t impress anyone in the financial aid office).
College was a whole different experience for me. I had great instructors, interesting classes, and could take the courses I wanted to take. Although I was admitted on academic probation, the university took me off probationary status after six months. I regret now that I did so poorly in high school, mainly because I wasn't able to get any financial aid until my junior year.
Good luck,
FFFI
tonyw
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High school? Gah! I don't even remember what my grades were like in high school.
I do remember being the ultimate slacker in high school, though. I was able to get good grades without really working hard, so I didn't.
Boy, did I get a shock when I went to college and everyone was just as smart as I was if not smarter!
I do remember being the ultimate slacker in high school, though. I was able to get good grades without really working hard, so I didn't.
Boy, did I get a shock when I went to college and everyone was just as smart as I was if not smarter!
Maximilian_Jenius
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....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
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I don't know what the big deal is but I loved Highschool gym class. It was mandatory showering if you had classes from period 1-5 so that sucked for some...
Matthew
....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
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I don't know what the big deal is but I loved Highschool gym class. It was mandatory showering if you had classes from period 1-5 so that sucked for some...
Matthew
Bandit_Driver
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You definately want to get your GPA as High as Possible before leaving College. I don't think an HR person is going to go back that far but if they do you can at least defend it with a good college GPA....You then could always use the I was young and stupid routine....
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I'm glad my school required all freshman to take P.E.
Doug, did you choose to do it again or did they make you? At least here in FL, a "D" is still a passing grade.
Doug, did you choose to do it again or did they make you? At least here in FL, a "D" is still a passing grade.
A300Capt
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If you fail some of your classes in high school, will that affect your chances of becoming an airline pilot?
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In, and of itself, probably not. However, you're beginning a trend which you'll want to find a positive solution for as soon as possible. It's good that you care enough that you're asking questions. That tells me that you care enough to take corrective action now and that you are thinking of the future.
First, ask yourself why you're failing and be honest? Is the school work beyond your ability to comprehend or are you just being lazy and easily distracted with having fun?
Would asking for a tutor help the situation? What do your teachers say about your work?
If you can't hack the work load in the 9th grade then college will be a problem and that's if you can even get accepted into a college.
If you do well in college the airlines really don't care about high school achievements. If you don't do well in college then they may be inclined to look a little deeper at past performance prior to entering college.
You'll want to try to improve your academic performance for a number of reasons. Good grades will allow you to open all kinds of doors in the future and that cannot be overstressed. You'll learn that, like most of us, as you get older.
The study habits you have today will follow you into college life. Don't be afraid to ask for help now if you believe you need it and I think you do. Nobody succeeds in life by themselves. I certainly wasn't a mental giant in high school either, but when I finally asked for help people were standing in line to provide it.
I have personally known folks who did poorly in high school go on to be academic scholars in college and do great things in life. Sometimes they just need the right kind of motivation and desire.
If you fail some of your classes in high school, will that affect your chances of becoming an airline pilot?
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In, and of itself, probably not. However, you're beginning a trend which you'll want to find a positive solution for as soon as possible. It's good that you care enough that you're asking questions. That tells me that you care enough to take corrective action now and that you are thinking of the future.
First, ask yourself why you're failing and be honest? Is the school work beyond your ability to comprehend or are you just being lazy and easily distracted with having fun?
Would asking for a tutor help the situation? What do your teachers say about your work?
If you can't hack the work load in the 9th grade then college will be a problem and that's if you can even get accepted into a college.
If you do well in college the airlines really don't care about high school achievements. If you don't do well in college then they may be inclined to look a little deeper at past performance prior to entering college.
You'll want to try to improve your academic performance for a number of reasons. Good grades will allow you to open all kinds of doors in the future and that cannot be overstressed. You'll learn that, like most of us, as you get older.
The study habits you have today will follow you into college life. Don't be afraid to ask for help now if you believe you need it and I think you do. Nobody succeeds in life by themselves. I certainly wasn't a mental giant in high school either, but when I finally asked for help people were standing in line to provide it.
I have personally known folks who did poorly in high school go on to be academic scholars in college and do great things in life. Sometimes they just need the right kind of motivation and desire.
I_Money
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....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
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I don't know what the big deal is but I loved Highschool gym class. It was mandatory showering if you had classes from period 1-5 so that sucked for some...
Matthew
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HA HA HA!!!!!!! Mate why does this not surprise me. I also loved PE, especially when we went swimming. I got with a girl in the pool!!!
I think as A300Capt pointed out, failing 3 classes is not a huge deal in itself, but the trend is going to be something that will prevent you becoming an airline pilot. People are talking about college, but right now it would be hard for you to graduate high school, and you also have to remember that in this career there is a lot of classroom work, from your PPL on up. I am not sure, but I believe Doug, and A300Capt get tested/have classroom sessions on an annual or bi-annual basis. If you can not cut 9th grade, then airline training is going to be next to impossible.
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....ugh, I guess after hearing this I should start trying in gym......... ?
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I don't know what the big deal is but I loved Highschool gym class. It was mandatory showering if you had classes from period 1-5 so that sucked for some...
Matthew
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HA HA HA!!!!!!! Mate why does this not surprise me. I also loved PE, especially when we went swimming. I got with a girl in the pool!!!
I think as A300Capt pointed out, failing 3 classes is not a huge deal in itself, but the trend is going to be something that will prevent you becoming an airline pilot. People are talking about college, but right now it would be hard for you to graduate high school, and you also have to remember that in this career there is a lot of classroom work, from your PPL on up. I am not sure, but I believe Doug, and A300Capt get tested/have classroom sessions on an annual or bi-annual basis. If you can not cut 9th grade, then airline training is going to be next to impossible.
JDMcFly
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Well, I think A300Capt said just about everything that needs to be said...
But I'll say a couple things anyway
. A poor grade in highschool, especially 9th grade, isn't really going to directly affect you for any post college hiring opportunities. Realistically, your grades in college are all that will matter in the end; however, where you will be able to go in college (at least, as a freshman) does on your highschool grades
. More importantly, gaining study skills in highschool will be what you need to make it in college. Bad habits are easy to develop and hard to rid of, my roommate is the perfect example. Smart guy, but didn't let go of bad habits from highschool, I think he is failing all of his classes right now. $$$$$ ----> Drain
Anyway, if the grades are in the past, fine, don't worry about them; there is nothing you can do! Work hard for the future, and do not set your self up for disapointment in college by thinking that the trend can continue.
Sidenote: On financial aid, while it is true that many scholarships will be made possible by good grades in highschool,(and near impossible with poor grades), actual federal grants and guarenteed (subsidized/unsubsidized) stafford loans have absolutely no relation to your grades in highschool. Your grades in college may have a bearing on them, though. Just thought I should clear that up.
But I'll say a couple things anyway
Anyway, if the grades are in the past, fine, don't worry about them; there is nothing you can do! Work hard for the future, and do not set your self up for disapointment in college by thinking that the trend can continue.
Sidenote: On financial aid, while it is true that many scholarships will be made possible by good grades in highschool,(and near impossible with poor grades), actual federal grants and guarenteed (subsidized/unsubsidized) stafford loans have absolutely no relation to your grades in highschool. Your grades in college may have a bearing on them, though. Just thought I should clear that up.