Answer: flunking

AnswerCrossword Clue
flunkingFLUNK, to fail in an examination
flunkingJudge (a student or examination candidate) to have failed to reach the required standard
flunkingFail to reach the required standard in (an examination, test, or course of study)
flunking(of a student) Leave or be dismissed from school or college as a result of failing to reach the required standard