I can't finish Year 12 what do I do?

[matcha]

Hi there,

I'm experiencing hardships during Year 12 this year due to severe family dysfunction. When I was younger, I foolishly believed that I could last a few more years, finish VCE and leave. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to do so, and I'm faced with a situation where I feel as if I have to leave right now.

I'm thinking of notifying the school, so that they could help me in any way they can.

As this is an educational forum, I thought I might ask you guys about what my VCE results will become if I stop my studies right now. Would it be possible to get a derived score? Or would I have to repeat Year 12 again? I have a strong feeling that I will have to delay my studies for a couple of years in order to gain some financial autonomy. I also feel increasingly worried that the study design is changing next year, and now I will have to learn something completely different if I do have to repeat the year next year.

I do understand that I don't have to complete VCE, but I want you guys to know how important education is to me. I try extremely hard in my studies and like many of you on this forum, an avid learner. It is very difficult for me to possibly postpone my studies, as I know it will be difficult to get back on track if I do.

I would appreciate your contribution, and if anyone could shed some light on what I should do, it would be greatly appreciated.

[HopefulLawStudent]

I'm so sorry you're experiencing difficulty.

I'm thinking of notifying the school, so that they could help me in any way they can.

I would highly advise you do this.

I'm not gonna comment on the other stuff cuz I have no idea and don't wish to accidentally mislead you but if you talk to your VCE coordinator, a teacher you're close to or just about any of the staff at your school, they should be able to help you out and answer your questions.

[heids]

Firstly, matcha, I'm so sorry to hear you're in this situation.  It sounds like you're in a really tough place.   Have you sought professional help, by the way?  I don't know the situation but various helplines for domestic abuse and family upset (some here?) may be able to refer you to support services.

Agreed with HLS, IMO your first step is talking to the school.  They'll know the most about how the process works and your careers counsellor should also have lots of advice - it'll give you a greater understanding of what's involved, answer your questions and offer various options, such as possibly part-time study over a couple of years.  (Btw, I feel study design changes aren't *hugely* major - major, but lots of overlap).

And do you mind me asking, what career plans have you considered? (short or long term)

It sounds like you're a great student, and we'll do everything we can to help you round AN.