2006-08-22 12:13:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Yes, and no. Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states and many foreign countries. Check out the HSLDA website for state-specific information on rules and regulations. Generally, your parents will have to fill out any paperwork saying you'll be homeschooled (otherwise, you're considered a drop-out).
It's possible to do it free, but cheap is better. Check out, "The Teenage Liberation Handbook" by Grace Llewellyn. The third section describes how to homeschool yourself (the first two sections cover why, and how to convince your parents; the last section covers beyond high school).
2006-08-22 13:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live and what the laws are in your state. I was home schooled in CT, and all that was required was a written notice of intent to homeschool, and a small portfolio submitted in May showing the work you have completed. Most often, if you want to teach yourself, the best thing to do is find a correspondence or distance learning school. Yes, this still costs money, but there are some affordable ones. Here are some names to check out, I don't know what cost is for them, but I know that they are decent schools: Clon Lara School (clonlara.org), Pearblossom Private School (pearblossomschool.com), and the American School of Correspondence (americanschoolofcorr.com).
2006-08-22 13:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there are many resources out there for children to get a quality educations through homeschool. One place to start is a program called K-12, they provide curriculum and even support of teachers, alot of school districts foot the bill for that program. THere are other programs as well. See if you can find homeschool groups in your area, the mothers should be able to tell you abou the other programs available as well as the pros and cons.
2006-08-22 13:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use the Robinson Curriculum. It is a self-teaching method that comes with 22 CD's of resource material.
Keep it simple.
The base you need for yourself is mastery of math facts and proficiency in reading.
Strive for an accuracy rate of 95% and higher for each math lesson. (We use Saxon Math. One math lesson per day -- rework any incorrect equations until you have a complete understanding.
Write an one page essay EVERY day.
Find someone to check it for you OR study a grammar and spelling book. (RC has one on disk).
Read for a minimum of 2 hours.
Study the dictionary for vocabulary and read the encyclopedia for science, history, geology, geography, etc.....
Study for no less than 4 hours per day and up to or more than 6 hours per day.
Use the remainder of your day to pursue other interests -- work, hobbies, projects....
2006-08-23 03:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by Barb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had knowledge in research tools. The one thing that would be important would be to have some outside evaluation and feedback to keep track of your progress.
2006-08-22 12:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abraham Lincoln did, but since then the education system has made many rules and regulations!
No!
2006-08-22 12:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋