There are many details missing from the story - chief among which is any mention of what kind of problems the student might have been causing in class to lead his teachers to just pass him on as a way to get rid of him.
But then, I didn't read the whole story so there might be some mention of it.
Given the fact that a 0.13 GPA puts him somewhere in the middle of class rank, it’s most likely a worthless school that has a “ progressive” policy where failing students aren’t held back and are just advanced automatically. But since there are still state requirements to get a high school diploma, Mr. 0.13 GPA doesn’t get to graduate.
“There are many details missing from the story - chief among which is any mention of what kind of problems the student might have been causing in class to lead his teachers to just pass him on as a way to get rid of him.”
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please recall that this kid was in the upper half of his class. If the school held back every kid in his situation, then in short order the entire school would consist of ninth grade classes. Those teaching tenth and above would have no classes and logically no jobs. This is why they promote them no matter what their grades are.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND in process.
A problem kid ...?
Maybe not. He could have been quiet, well behaved and totally overlooked.