My friend flunked 8th grade but yet continued onto high school. But note, your parents can say yes to holding you back if a teacher recommends so. But other than that, you probably won’t get held back. But you will get held back in high school if you don’t pass.
Yes their is, some people can be hands on learning, or they may use the style of someone telling them how to do it. Theirs also reading to learn. Some other styles as well.