as i always say.
school (to the majority mind you) isn't about doing good because you want to get a good job. it's about being motivated to copy your friends so you get good grades, and in return you get an easy ride through a small portion of your life, and you don't get yelled at by your parents.
nobody said that you have to learn anything from school, you just have to be motivated by something to do the work. if you do the work then you'll do ok. systems been broken forever, but you should scare your "friend" by saying you won't be his friend anymore if he keeps this up.