Can I drop out of high school at age 17 without parent approval?

I live in Florida. School is hell for me, and I hate every second of it. I'm not staying in school so don't try and change my mind.Can I drop out of high school at age 17 without parent approval?
There is no state in the union with compulsory education laws for minors of greater age than fifteen.





So, that means that you actually wound up staying in school at least a whole year longer than you had to.





But, don't take my word for it: simply walk into your high school office and tell the receptionist that you've decided to drop out, and that you are just there to turn your textbooks back in and obtain the final list of any fees or dues you still owe.





Expect them to tell you to go to class (it's how they get the money from their sponsors that gets them paid), and to threaten you with detention, but remain resolute and continue to inform them that the only direction you will be heading once you leave the office is off-campus.





Once they tell you that they're calling the police, is the sign that they recognize their own lack of authority to impose any kind of punishment upon you.





At that point, simply walk out.





Then, of course, I would strongly recommend you sign up at your local community college. College classes are OH SO MUCH less hellish than anything they force you into in high school. This is because NOBODY is forced to attend college, and they know that if they don't make classes worthwhile, they won't be able to keep students coming, which is how THEY earn their paychecks.





So, even though I am NOT trying to talk you out of staying in high school, I AM trying to encourage you into continuing your education. College is NOT the hell that high schools most definitely can become.





Get your GED, get an Associate's Degree, and earn some scholarships. You'll be grateful, when you do.Can I drop out of high school at age 17 without parent approval?
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I always hated school, but my state's compulsory education law applied until I was 17 and by then I was already about a week into my senior year.





In Florida, compulsory education laws no longer apply at 16, with the exception of Manatee County, where the compulsory education laws cease to apply at 18 (source: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0112617.h鈥?/a> ).





If you're in your Senior year, you've only got a few months left, so it would not make much sense to drop out.





If you want to drop out, you should take the GED test, which is the equivalent of a diploma once you are able to do so. Alot of employers like to see a diploma or GED and having a GED leaves open the possibility to attend college later if you decide that you want to do so.





I'm very familiar with all the problems in the school system. I'm well aware that the schools tend to cause hatred of learning in, at the very least, a minority of students. I'm also aware of attending high school causing mental health problems. It is unfortunate that most of the country fails to pay attention to what is going on in the schools. The fact that you hate school and want to drop out is proof that the school is not doing its job properly.
Guess there will be one more welfare checking coming out of the gov't offices. Great choice kid.
nooo you can't even do it with parent approval jail time and some other stuff
Yes
you're gonna regret that decision A LOT in 5 years.





TRUST ME. I HATED school, and I still do, but I am EXTREMELY glad I finished it. That diploma makes sure I don't work at Wal Mart til I'm 50.
I think you can here in PA. Try it!
I'm feel sorry for you knowing everything at 17 you've only got one more year to go. Seriously think about this.


Are you planning on getting a GED soon after you drop out?


No one will hire you with out some kind of graduation or certificate. So the best you'll be able to do is flippin burgers or working at Walmart in some menial part time job.


Not much to look forward to and an awful lot to regret.


Oh and if MOM WILL LET YOU, you'll be living with her for a really long time too.
yes you can, whether you should or not is a different question. If you drop out of school you are almost certainly making the worst decision of your life, one that will effect everything you do in the future.
Sure, just stop going.
You have to check the laws for your state.
In Cali, I Think you need to be 18 to drop out.








However, I really dont encouraged since the old cliche proves true that education is your path to a better futre
I don't know I think u can.
um i am pretty sure you can.


i am a senior right now i have 5 months of school left.


i mean i personally hate school, i hate teachers, i hate knowing that everything i do is based on how good the person before me did because it all only matters about grades. and everyone telling you that dropping out is a bad idea, **** em.


get your GED, you must, this is true. but honestly a GED and a high school diploma are no different, the only true difference is that most people who get there GED don't give a **** anymore and dont try hard afterwords.


if u stick with what u want to do u can,


go get into a community college and advance in your life.


but it is how much u want it. do what feels right to you.


p.s. i am getting my GED
It depends on your state. In some states, it is 16. Other states require you to be 18.