Archuleta's Daddy Day Care

Guess David Archuleta won't have to worry too much about that prom next year -- because he won't be going to Murray High!

David withdrew from school during his run through "American Idol." School officials tell TMZ David hasn't re-signed up for his senior year, which starts on August 25.

He'll be out on the road on the "AI" tour until September. Our sources tell us he is ditching Murray to do the home school thing (as in home with Daddy Dearest Jeff ) so he can work on his new album.

We haven't heard from David's reps as yet.

Tags: American Idol Runner Up, AmericanIdolRunnerUp, David Archuleta, DavidArchuleta

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31. Who cares. I just thought the cat in the background was cute.

Posted at 10:02AM on Jun 19th 2008 by Sofia5

32. Whoever here said that David is retard are the retards themselves. These people who wrongly accuse a gracious and humble 17 year old kid who didn't do anything to them should seriously look at themselves in the mirror. How can these people wake up in the morning and still feel great. You've got to have a heart to appreciate David Archuleta. Obviously, if you don't have one like the TMZ people, you wouldn't ever get how precious the kid is just because the kid is composed of mainly his heart and soul and that's what he offers me and millions of his fans. So just goodluck to all the real retards here at TMZ and all who support them. We love David Archuleta and you can't change our minds.

Posted at 10:21AM on Jun 19th 2008 by Candice

33. I love that you are following this amazing young man's career. You could be a little less cruel. Also, all of you that feel David should be on the Teen Choice Awards list please help us out by Emailing the sire and urging them to add David to the list of entertainers for the awards show and list of nominees. Thanks TMZ for keeping us current on the life of David.

Posted at 8:28AM on Jun 20th 2008 by Emilyv

34. Your web site is the worst..you are so negative about David Arcuhuleta! Why, because he is such a good person who is very talanted and nice to everyone. Why are you TMZ.com so negative and only find bad things to say! David Archuleta has a great future for himself and he will be receiving home schooling while he focuses on what is most important to him..his singing and sharing inspiring messages to the world. He is very smart!

TMZ... You all are the worst people and I don't like reading any of your articles because of your negativity and poor judgments. We all know that David Archuleta is a star and a great future is in store for him...he brings sunshine to all of us!!

Posted at 2:43AM on Jun 20th 2008 by Davidmysuperstar

35. How many teenagers can say that they have a working partnership with their dad? How many can say that he is a friend as well as a father? Conversely how many children don't have a dad today because the men and women who made them have failed them and they are now living in foster homes or worse?
David is kind, thoughtful, peaceful and very polite. Kids that are mentally abused aren't like that at all; they are the polar opposite. Jeff Archuleta is a great father, and if you can find any proof besides a retarded Naomi, and the so called "sources" that shot out of your A S S, then you'd still be wrong, because you probably just made it up.
This is a pointless post.
And David isn't retarded, why would he have a 4.0 grade average, and taking honors classes?
He's getting homeschoold because he NEEDS to, whats he gonna do, get mobbed by hundredds of girls everyday at his school?
And why would Jeff be there while he's getting tutored, he has a job you know.
It was David's choice in the first place to get tutored.
Go shove this post under some rock.

Posted at 2:30PM on Jun 19th 2008 by ciara

36. Of course he has to study privately, just as any other child entertainer! Not only will he be travelling and busy working, but if he went back to his high school the place would be mobbed every day and the school wouldn't be able to carry on normally! As for the stupid comment about his dad, I'm sure David will have a tutor just like he did when he was on AI. Stop already with the stage dad crap. David's voice coach, contestants on AI, and most importantly David himself have clearly stated that the rumors were FALSE so get over the fact that you can't find any dirt on this awesome kid and go pick on someone who actually has dirt like Lindsay Lohan or Britney!

Posted at 3:11PM on Jun 19th 2008 by MIgirl

37. The stage dad story is so tired, mostly since it's already been proven to be false. And David not going back to his school is not breaking news, he said as much after the AI finale not to mention it's pretty obvious the tour will still be going while school is in session. I think the best reply to reading this article...no...paragraph is DUH!

Posted at 3:38PM on Jun 19th 2008 by archieissweet

38. Oh there plenty of Dirt out there on David A. it hasn't came out yet. It will! When it does. He'll be crying like a BABY that he is.

Posted at 5:28PM on Jun 19th 2008 by Dirt finder

39. Stay in school! You'll have something to look back on and reunions for the rest of your life. Don't miss out!

Posted at 5:38PM on Jun 19th 2008 by Russ

40. A lot of you guys are sad! David is such a great role model to look up to, and you are putting him DOWN? Do we see a little problem with society today? I don't know what kind of people you are to say negative things about David and why even post a rude comment on here. There is NO excuse to put him down. And none of you know the whole story with David and his family, except he himself. So just cut it out and leave him alone. David deserves the best!

Posted at 5:50PM on Jun 19th 2008 by Christine

41. I don't know why this is considered a big news story. I don't think too many people are surprised Archuleta is not going back to high school and is going to do the home school thing. Who wouldn't?????? Come on...this talented kid has a future in the music industry...missing his senior year I'm sure is the last thing on his mind. Good Luck David Archuleta...can't wait for your first CD...I'll be one of the many purchasing it.

Posted at 8:25PM on Jun 19th 2008 by paula

42. Homeschooling is same as dropping out?!? You should check your facts before writing this, or did you drop out of Journalism school..... However, Gossip columnists do not need any education because they are retards, so you probably never finished highscool.

Posted at 8:20PM on Jun 19th 2008 by SKG

43. This is the thing - he is very talented (although I WAS a Cook fan). But his father is going to ruin him. He needs the socialization of school - you can tell that by the dopey way he handled himself when he wasn't singing. His dad is going to push him into things and places that he is not ready for, and he is going to end up broke and perhaps worse.

Give the kid - child - a chance, for God's sake.

Posted at 8:23PM on Jun 19th 2008 by Barb

44. Facts...He was a 4.0 student. His Dad is a great guy. He is not gay. TMZ sucks.
School here in Utah starts middle of August and the tour doesn't even end until the middle of Sept. He will have a tutor for that time and then he has to get his album out so will need a tutor while it is being recorded. So, he will be unable to go back to public high school for that period of time and after that the best decision possible will be made by David as to what he wants and needs to do. He cares about his education and will graduate no doubt. He is a caring, kind person and an absolutely amazing singer. I voted for him and will buy his music and go to his concerts. I wish him the best. I hope he is able to ignore slanderous and hateful people. He has done nothing to deserve this trash. Enough already.

Posted at 2:15AM on Jul 7th 2009 by robin15

45. I agree with those smart writers who say, "Leave David and his Dad alone!"
They are good people, trying to make an honest living!
David has a great talent! Don't mess up his life with your insulting words.

Posted at 8:40AM on Jun 20th 2008 by Maria

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