As for this problem, the most probable and the most likely answer to this would be it depends on the person or the user of it since there aren't any options presented with the problem.
WordArt is there to be of use during presentations, during discussions, and other things. On the other hand, as the technological advancement takes leaps and bounds going forward, this utility seems to be underused and isn't expected to give a more impact to the reader or to the recipient of such document that contains it. This is typically used for people that aren't too familiar yet, as to how to utilize other programs to enhance their documents and files.
Tell him he could get kicked out of school and it can possibly show up on his record and lessen his chances of finding a job since no one will trust him. He should just focus and get his grades up instead of risking everything and "taking the easy way out".