St. Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek , Michigan , had dismissed Rose McGrath for low attendance and poor academic performance . The school said she was not a good student who didn't have the necessary skills to succeed at college or work as an adult. Rose 's mother Barbara McGrath wo n't say if her daughter will return to the school , and says is sounds like 'they 're not going to pass her anyway ' School says Rose attended just 32 full days this academic year out of 134 . Rose is now attending Lakeview Middle School , a public school in the area .
St. Joseph Middle School in Battle Creek , Michigan , had dismissed Rose McGrath for low attendance and poor academic performance . Rose McGrath was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012 and even though she just finished her treatment , she still feels ill a lot of the time . Rose 's mother Barbara McGrath wo n't say if her daughter will return to the school , and says is sounds like 'they 're not going to pass her anyway ' School says Rose attended just 32 full days this academic year out of 134 . Rose is now attending Lakeview Middle School , a public school in the area .