http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/359381/What-can-I-do-when-my-son-does-not-like-school My son's grades have always been below average. He is being put in an alternative school again like last year. He is 14 years old in the 9th grade. I am thinking about holding him back. I work at night and he stays mostly with his father. He was diagnosed with ADHD at 10 years old. He lies about not having homework. He does not complete classwork. He talks alot in class. I really do not know what to do. I have even talked to my parents about moving him to Charlotte, N.C. I have no problem with leaving my job and starting a new one because my son's education, especially now in high school, is so important. I would like to know what is a great high school in North Carolina with small classes? And exactly how can I get help for my son? He made all A's and 1 B when he went to alternative school last year. His school has him going again until the end of the school year. When I ask him what the problem is he says he does not like school and sometimes the work is hard. He also acts out. GreatSchools en-us trooper What reasons did the school give for placing your child in an alternative placement? Has your son received a new IEP recently? I ask this because it would appear your ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/359381/What-can-I-do-when-my-son-does-not-like-school?cpage=1#comment_365057 5100.365057 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:05:15 -0800 tpriol You need to be very concerned if he does not like school. You need to look for a boy friendly school. Boys are more likely to drop out of school. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/359381/What-can-I-do-when-my-son-does-not-like-school?cpage=1#comment_364231 5100.364231 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:36:36 -0800 SharonF Hi anonymous!I have a 17-year old daughter with ADHD-inattentive and a number of other learning difficulties. She's doing great on ADHD meds--after years of private remediation. She has to work ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/359381/What-can-I-do-when-my-son-does-not-like-school?cpage=1#comment_361117 5100.361117 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:52:22 -0800 healthy11 Hi. I'm also the parent of a teen son with ADHD, as well as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Michellea has asked some pertinent questions and given you some excellent advice. I'm ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/359381/What-can-I-do-when-my-son-does-not-like-school?cpage=1#comment_359651 5100.359651 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:09:28 -0800 michellea You mention that your son struggles and that he has ADHD. I am wondering if he has been fully evaluated to determine whether or not he might have a learning ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/359381/What-can-I-do-when-my-son-does-not-like-school?cpage=1#comment_359590 5100.359590 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:57:08 -0800