[Bryan22]

Why does it need to be one or the other? I work a part time job, have a part time load at college and an internship as a web developer that I'm very excited about. For me, dropping out is only an option if I find an employer offering me a full time position doing something I love. And even then, whats the harm in going to school 12-15 hours a week?

Grades are part of school, if they didn't exist why would you even try to complete the work? I find a lot of times getting a good grade doesn't necessarily mean retaining the information, but as you said, most of that information probably wont be relevant in the real world anyways. So take learning into your own hands, no one said you can only learn at school, books are cheap and tutorials on the internet are nearing a number that is relatively infinite. Work hard and you will get where you want to be, school will never hurt your chances.