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I've enrolled back in my High School because i need only 3 more credits to get my diploma. And seeing as im expecting a child, i want to get the 3 credits out of the way now, because i know that if i put it off any longer i wont have an intrest in doing so because of the baby.

I go to a catholic school, and the reason why i enrolled back in my catholic High School is because Semester 2 starts this coming Friday, and i thought i would have a better chance getting in there than any other school seeing as its so close to 2nd Semester.

Now Catholic High Schools are exprmely strict about being pregnant and going to school. And I found out from my best friend that they will only keep you until your 6 months prenant, and then ask you to leave or send you to a school where girls who have gotten pregnant go to, to finish up the school year.
When my bf/fiance and i heard this from my best friend, she suggested that we hide it from the school...but you can only hide a pregnancy for so long until one day POP! you've got a HUGE tummy! PLUS! there are 3 sets of stairs in my high school, and i have no problem with walking up them, but i have a feeling that when i get too big, i could possibly fall or slip down some stairs. I know that when one of my friends were pregnant and in high school, [they let her stay until she was 6 months] -but left earlier cuz she had a premature birth- they gave her a elevator key, but they knew about her pregnancy, and im not going to tell anyone or teacher about mine..so either i have to be really careful or tell them and get a key..

But how can i hide this pregnancy?? I know teachers, if not my two male teachers finding out my female teacher that i have will for sure find out or suspect something. I mean like i said, you can only hide a growing belly for so long until someone asks the question "are you pregnant?"

My high school also has uniforms because its a catholic school and majority of catholic schools wear uniforms. Now, i have maternity pants that i can wear because they are the same colour as my schools pants, the only thing i have to get now is a larger school shirt so i can wear it as i get bigger.
If anyone does find out -like teacher wise i can tell them in a few months behind what i really am. Because right when im 7 months, will be when my exams are starting and i NEED to do my exams to pass. so i could tell them im 5 months when exams start instead of 7 that way they dont kick me out and i still get to do the exams...

Anyone else been in this situation?
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replied January 28th, 2008
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How far along are you?
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replied January 28th, 2008
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Walking up and down stairs can be done until... well, birth. I am a little shocked that they gave her an elevator key for pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a disability!

What do your parents think?
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replied January 28th, 2008
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im 8 weeks so going on 3 months soon.

My mom right now is the only one who knows on my side of the family. And shes not too thrilled or happy about it.
However, on my bf/fiance's side, their excited and happy for us and are giving us alot of support. I know pregnancy is not a disability, im just nervous that when i get too big i might slip or something. But im gonna talk to one of my friends and see if they can walk with me to classes just incase.
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replied January 28th, 2008
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Honestly? I'd skip all the BS and just do online school.

But then again I'm biased Wink
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replied January 28th, 2008
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You iwll not be 3 months until you are 14 weeks hun
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replied January 28th, 2008
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12?

Pregnancy months confuse the hell out of me.

I just go by weeks. 4=1 month, 8=2, etc. Laughing

Someone tried to explain what week you are to be each month, and it flew right over my head.
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replied January 28th, 2008
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oops sorry mistake 8 weeks so two months now
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replied January 28th, 2008
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Katrinadoodle wrote:
12?

Pregnancy months confuse the hell out of me.

I just go by weeks. 4=1 month, 8=2, etc. Laughing

Someone tried to explain what week you are to be each month, and it flew right over my head.


lol same here my bf/fiance knows that better than i do i just go by the weeks too.
but wouldnt i have to pay for online schooling? im already registered because i dropped out first semester which is why i went back for the semester coming up
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replied January 28th, 2008
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Nope, some schools are free. The one I use is, I don't have to pay for anything. Just keep looking for one that is free, because I know some DO make you pay.

I wish I could refer you to mine, I really like it.
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replied January 28th, 2008
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what one did you do? whats it called just incase they end up kicking me out lol
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replied January 28th, 2008
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there is not 4 weeks in every month. There are around 4.3 on average so that's why 4 weeks= 1 month doesn't work.
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replied January 28th, 2008
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krystineM wrote:
what one did you do? whats it called just incase they end up kicking me out lol

Pinnacle Online... but it's Arizona based Very Happy

They go through ANGEL though, maybe you could find a school in your state that uses them?
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replied January 28th, 2008
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2 words

continental academy

you are 18 right? so you can do the fast track program. its only 40 bucks a month
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the_girlfriend wrote:
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continental academy

you are 18 right? so you can do the fast track program. its only 40 bucks a month


thats not too bad, i'll see what happens. if they dont want me to continue going to school as i get bigger and farther along in my pregnancy i'll look into that one. Is it a program for U.S and Canada, im not too sure where your from suzy, but i live in Canada
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