<p>"No one should ever get a D or F in high school, EVER. High school teachers are so nice and will give you a million chances if you talk to them. Some will try their hardest to pass you even if you don’t talk to them.</p>
<p>Ditched class and missed an exam? That’s fine, we’ll have a makeup exam! Missed the makeup exam? Another makeup exam! Need extra credit? Definitely! Need extra credit even if you’re not failing and just getting a B? A lot of teacher’s will be willing to offer this as well! It’s just a matter of communication."</p>
<p>I don’t know what kind of high school you went/go to, but at mine the things you just listed above rarely happen, even if the teacher likes you. I had a teacher that made multiple students cry and suffer from anxiety attacks. Really nice huh? Extra credit? That’s not allowed let alone offered at my high school. Getting a D or an F is possible in ART class, lets not even touch on the academic classes. There really is no need to kick a person when they are down, ESPECIALLY if you do not know what type of high school the OP is going to. The community college suggestion was the only helpful piece of advice on here, most of the other posts were put-downs and I doubt put-downs are what someone needs when they have realized the mistakes they’ve made and want to turn it around. </p>
<p>Had to get that off my chest. Anyway…</p>
<p>To curiousanddazed: I’m sorry that you did that, but it’s good that you realized it and regret it. Better now then never? Like the previous suggestion, community college is a great route to take, make sure to try hard from here on out! It’s worth still worth it! You want to build up a good work ethic. Also, I don’t know if you are still struggling with a desire to be cool, but I just want to add something. I’m probably around your age (I’m a junior so I feel I can kind of relate?) and being cool and smart aren’t disjoint things. And think about it…would you rather be a stereotype (typical “cool” kid that doesn’t care or a typical “nerd” that can’t “fit in” socially) or an exception to the rule? To me the latter is more appealing…you can take a bunch of APs and work hard and STILL be a kick-ass person and have fun. Plus I know AP classes stimulate close friendships due to suffering! Haha 
I wish you luck!</p>