<p>Vin, it is unlikely that you are the first student that has gone down this route at your high school. You need to talk to your guidance counselor as to what your options are. He probably even knows what the UCs will do in such situations. Give him a call, and get a sit down meeting to find out exactly what the best thing to do is. Also ask around and try to get names of students who had the same thing happen and get some advice there. It may even be to your advantage to have a lawyer who has dealt with school issues work with you so that you know what your rights are and to make sure that you have been dealt with fairly and informed of your options as you should have been.</p>
<p>I am truly sorry that this has happened to you. One of my kids had a similar issue and we had to go through the channels as I described above for you. I suggest you find some community service or other activity that you can do as you think about some of your possibilities. ALso perhaps a course in morals, counseling, etc. I say this because they are visible pieces of evidence that you are doing something in terms of atonement. It may be a rough year or so for you because of this, but if you can focus on getting back on track, it can happen.</p>