Natalie Said:

What are my chance to get into college, if i go to a Vocational High school?

We Answered:

It is great that you are getting outstanding grades; that will be a big help. I don't believe the issue you will have will be that you are viewed as "not smart." The bigger issue will be the number of academically oriented courses you have had and the scope of those courses. It will make it more difficult for you because the admissions panel will have a harder time seeing what your overall academic capabilities are.

I would suggest you contact the schools you are looking at. See what their specific policies are and just as importantly, see what it would take to make up any perceived deficits.

Regardless what they say, you can go to pretty much any university you like and take courses as a non-degree seeking student. Take courses from the core requirements of general education classes. You can then submit that transcript to that university or any other and show them that you are more than capable. Those courses will probably transfer and count towards your basic education requirements for your degree so you will not be wasting time or money in doing this.

Good luck to you. Do not give up on your dream of attending college. You absolutely can do this.

Tina Said:

Can I attend a vocational/technical high school my sophomore year?

We Answered:

Talk to them. They may have a "catch-up" plan. Maybe you could double up or take something in the summer.
Most schools do have such a program or will arrange one to accommodate you.
They may even have to if they have federally funded programs--and most do. Most programs have a proviso that students have a right to change their minds.

In my state by law high school students and parents must meet each year with counselors and career specialists to confirm or change the individual graduation plan.
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The worst that could happen would be that you might have to do some extra semesters. And probably not that or you could even be in a joint high school/college program for part of the time.

You and your parents need to make an appointment to go talk to them. Be nice and stress how this is your real life choice.

Getting accepted and then changing your mind later is probably possible but certainly not a good idea!
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Make sure that you have throughly reserached the field of graphic design and know and accept the realities of that career choice.

I always advise students to have at least 3 career choices in place-- the dream, the o.k., and the if-life-really-gives-me-lemons-I-can-do-… plan.

For example, you might--depending on your research, talents, and wishes--look at graphic designer, teacher of graphic design, having your own shop making signs, etc.

This is just a rough idea. You need to do some guided research and thought to nake the planS that work for you. That S is a capital because you do need to have back-up plans.