The reason I'm asking this is because I'm going into the 12th grade of high school this year. This is will be my 5th year of high school. Some backstory, I've been failing my classes since 6th grade. Every year of high school I've had to do summer school, and I've had to do the 10th grade twice. I've seriously considered dropping out. Some of my friends have already dropped out and my dad really wants me to drop out and work for him full time. I already work for him (construction), but not during the school year very much. The problem with this is that if I drop out my mom will kick me out and I'll live with my dad for a little bit. My moms house is a much, much, safer environment. Most likely I will not be dropping out. The question is, how did you do good in high school. I know it's really easy, everyone says this, but I've never actually done good in school before. Just some pointers for someone who wants to take his last year in high school very seriously? My gpa is far below a 2 right now so I don't think I'll be going to college anytime soon.