Does school often make you bored because the material being taught feels less challenging? If so, there's no harm in considering the possibility of skipping classes. Even though the skipping option is less common among students, you're more likely to be able to do it as long as the school judges your academic performance to be good enough. Before deciding to skip class, make sure your academic ability is appropriate; Also consider the impact of skipping classes on your social life (which will also potentially affect your academic life). In addition, you should also discuss these desires with parents, teachers, and school education counselors to ensure that skipping classes is the best option for you.
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Part 1 of 3: Finding Information on the Next Level
Step 1. Find out the applicable curriculum at the next level
Ask your teacher if you can study the materials independently. Gather as much material as you can find (for example, exam material and reading material) to evaluate whether you are able to understand each concept that will be taught.
- After that, you may change your mind or become even more confident about skipping classes.
- For example, if you're ready to learn quadratic equations, chances are you can skip prealgebra.
- If you have always been able to complete reading materials and assignments in English class with ease, chances are that the next level material is more suitable and challenging for you.
- Try searching for exam questions aimed at the next level; make sure the material is challenging but not impossible to learn.
Step 2. Understand the social impact
Skipping classes will not only affect your academic status, but also your social interactions with those around you. Remember, school is the second primary environment for each individual to adapt; other than that, your social skills and real life experience are just as valuable as your academic experience. That is why, most schools tend not to allow their students to skip classes because of the risk of disrupting their social life.
- Skipping classes means that you will be placed with other students who are older (and have the mentality) more mature. If your mentality is immature, you will most likely get into trouble because it is difficult to adapt to a more mature environment.
- Skipping class won't make you lose old friends, but it has the potential to affect your social relationships with other people. Trust me, skipping class is not the right choice if it means you have to put all your social relationships at the bottom.
- Skipping classes to escape social pressure won't do you any good. Instead of avoiding, try to work on the problem, learn the necessary social skills, mature, etc. to better prepare you for the future.
- Skipping classes also has the potential to affect your career in unexpected ways. For example, will you still be under 18 after graduating from high school? If so, you will most likely have a hard time attending military education, getting into your dream university, or working in an office that doesn't accept minors. Even though you are academically ready to accept challenges in the world of work, in fact you are still not old enough to enter the world.
Step 3. Consider the impact on your extracurricular activities
Understand that skipping classes may make it difficult for you to join extracurricular activities such as sports, drama clubs, yearbook clubs, or marching bands. Even if that's not always the case, chances are you won't have the free time to participate in various non-academic activities. After all, if the formation of an extracurricular team is based on academic level (not age), you are more likely to compete with people who are older and more skilled than you.
- In fact, extracurricular activities are often as valuable as your academic activities. Be careful, skipping classes can prevent you from participating in various non-academic activities.
- In addition, you will most likely not be able to join any school club because you have the potential to graduate early. Are you willing to give up the opportunity to join the hockey team, debate, or school orchestra?
Part 2 of 3: Showing Your Preparedness
Step 1. Improve your academic grades
If your academic grades are bad, of course you won't be able to convince the school to skip class. Therefore, try to always get an A in all the subjects you take. Show that you are proficient at your current academic level so that it is worth skipping classes.
Don't be lazy just because you're bored. Be careful, a score that is not maximal has the potential to disrupt your desire to skip class
Step 2. Show your activeness in class
Show that you have a high enthusiasm for learning so that your teacher realizes that you are ready to accept bigger challenges. Ask questions that show how broad your understanding is, but never be rude, intrusive, or arrogant.
Even if your schoolwork seems too easy or trivial, make sure you always do it and submit it on time
Step 3. Study the top-level material that you don't understand
When you hear your wishes, your parents and school will automatically observe your motivation and learning ability. If in their eyes you look capable of learning new things that haven't been taught in your class, chances are they will realize that you are indeed ready to skip class.
If you want to skip grade 7 but don't understand the trigonometry concepts taught in grade 8, try borrowing a trigonometry book and learn the basic concepts
Part 3 of 3: Submitting a Class Skip Application
Step 1. Wait until the end or the middle of the semester arrives
Instead of asking to skip classes the first week of school, try waiting until half the school year has passed. Remember, your desires may change over time and your material difficulties will increase. If by the end of the school year you still feel your subject matter is too easy, chances are that you deserve to skip class.
- Usually, the first few weeks of a school year will only be filled with material review activities; after that, your new teacher will start teaching new concepts. At the very least, wait until a few weeks have passed to decide whether or not your class is interesting.
- While evaluating the difficulty level of the class you are taking, make sure you always give maximum performance and achieve good academic grades.
Step 2. Discuss your wishes with parents and the school's education counselor
Surely your wishes will not be able to come true without the consent of your parents (or other legal guardians) and the authorities at your school, right? Try to explain the reasons behind your desire and emphasize that you have always performed well academically and thus deserve more challenging material.
For example, try saying, “To be honest, I feel like all of the 5th grade material is too simple. It seems the 6th grade material will be more suitable and challenging for me. Besides, I've read the 6th grade textbooks and I'm sure I can learn all the material quickly.”
Step 3. Consider options for self-study
If the school won't let you skip classes, they likely have other methods to help you move at a faster pace. For example, it's likely that your school will provide you with various "privileges" that you can take after school. Although it really depends on your age, chances are your school will offer you the following:
- Online class.
- Self-study sessions guided by your favorite subject teacher.
- Various classes at the community, university, or institution that offer student exchange programs.
- Some high schools even offer internships at local companies or nonprofit organizations for outstanding students. For example, you might be able to do an internship at a property office, local business unit, historic site, animal sanctuary, or library.
Step 4. Consider enrolling in a home schooling program
Some students may skip one or more academic years because they move at a faster academic pace. Although you – and your parents – have to work harder to make it happen, it is actually a very efficient way to make your wishes come true.
- If your school skipping class is not approved, try leaving your current school and continue your education with a home schooling system for one year. After a year has passed, go back to your old school and sign up for a more senior class.
- For example, if you are in grade 2 of elementary school, try taking grades 3 and 4 through a one-year home schooling program. After that, go back to your old school by registering as a 5th grader.
Tips
- When revisiting certain reading material, make sure you don't miss any information. Usually, the first few chapters of each reading material will contain summary information from the previous level.
- Take the time to solidify your choice. Remember, skipping class is a very big and risky decision. Once you've done that, there's nothing else you can do to undo it.
- Most likely, the class-jumping process will be more successful if it is carried out in an academic transition year. For example, when you have to move from elementary to junior high school or when your school has just implemented a new academic system.
- If you actually feel stressed or frustrated while going through the class skipping process, chances are that this option is not right for you. If that's the case, stop pushing yourself.
