[WolfyOne]

Many years ago, my nephew did Job Corps because he was always in trouble back then and didn't finish HS. He didn't last there because he was a follower and not a leader. It is full of troubled kids that some parents just don't want or know another way of dealing with them. I'm not saying that there aren't good kids there wanting to learn, just not the majority of them. For those that can stay out of trouble and do the work without following the troubled kids, it can be a great way to learn a trade or go on to a career.

As smart as your son is, I think appealing for another chance is what I'd do first before having to check out other options. Perhaps if given another chance, he'll realize that poor decisions will no longer be an option and the alternative can be worse.

Best of luck to him and you