A scene from Rushmore 1998
Dr. Nelson Guggenheim

We're putting you on what we call sudden death academic probation.

Max Fischer

And what does that entail?

Dr. Nelson Guggenheim

It entails that if you fail another class, you'll be asked to leave Rushmore.

Max Fischer

In other words, I'll be expelled.

Dr. Nelson Guggenheim

That's correct.

Max Fischer

Can I see some documentation on that, please?

Dr. Nelson Guggenheim

[Guggenheim hands him his transcript]

Too many extracurricular activities, Max. Not enough studying.

Max Fischer

Dr. Guggenheim, I don't want to tell you how to do your job. But the fact is, no matter how hard I try, I still might flunk another class. If that means I have to stay on for a post-graduate year, so be it...

Dr. Nelson Guggenheim

- We don't offer a post-graduate year.

Max Fischer

Well, we don't offer it yet.

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