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>in his first three years at Augusta Fells, he failed 22 classes and was late or absent 272 days

I recently graduated highschool, well I suppose recent is subjective, but I cannot imagine missing 272 days. You're not even remotely trying.

I don't think anyone denies the kid checked out. At what point does the school not have culpability after letting him go to the next grade?

For reference, a school year is 200 days. Imagine skipping almost a year and a half of school.