<p>If you think that he could get excited about the freedom and social activities waiting for him down the road at college maybe it’s time to start talking up not just the academic but fun opportunities at college. If you can get him hooked (maybe take him to a couple of college games - whatever he’s into) then have the conversation about the importance of Sophomore and Junior year if he wants to go. In the end only he can do the work. Maybe the motivation of a great college experience waiting for him in a couple of years will do the trick.</p>