Texas high school truancy, school alternatives, GED? Help please?

[hussein]

I'm a junior at El Dorado High School in El Paso, TX. I've missed a little over 10 days of school so far, the past 6 days including today being unexcused. The previous ones have been excused, because I've been going to the doctor a lot. I have clinical depression and other hidden problems which keep me from feeling well enough to get out of bed and go to school, or anywhere for that matter, although i have been trying. These past 6 absences would be excused too if my family had the money for more doctors visits, but our insurance doesn't cover much of it and we don't. I had been scheduled for cat scans and other tests at the hospital in order to figure out what is wrong with me, but we're unable to make the payments for any of it. So this isn't a case of child negligence. But I've been reading up on Texas State law, and it says we have to go to Truancy Court. Should I just plead guilty and pay the consequences (what are they?) or should I give them proof of my underlying medical problems? What happens at a truancy court, how does it work? My mom is withdrawing me from school because she believes this problem will persist, although I'd still like to try and graduate with my class and be successful. Can I get a GED now? Should I? I'm 16. Is there anything I can do so I don't end up a complete failure? I really feel hopeless and I just want an education and to do well.. I just moved here, so I don't know anything of other schools in the area that can help out with these situations. Are there? Should I just go back to high school? Please help. /:

[merla15]

Wait until the end of your senior year to make a decision on a GED. For now just continue to struggle and do the best you can. Try to focus on reading writing and math. The GED isn't easy but if you are technically a senior you will have good odds. I would also plan on attending a community college part time. Whatever your diagnosis is taking at least one class at time will improve your well being.