I wanted to go to an independent study high school and do college on the side. I also wanted to get a job. My parents told me this was a stupid idea and I could do it all while going to a regular high school. I told them that would be too much work and I would fail almost every class. They won't give it a change. Is it really fair on my part? Remind you all that going to college while in high school means its free.
2006-09-04 16:34:37 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
its free i checked.
2006-09-04 17:09:24 · update #1
I have done all my school work that I could and get a healthy amount of sleep. Sometimes I had hours and hours of homework due the next day plus chores at home. In that case I never really finished it.
My school counsler is all I have and shes straight up retarded. She has been placing me in lover classes and as I sleep through most....I still manage to pass with an A or B
2006-09-04 19:08:29 · update #2
*sorry meant lower
2006-09-04 19:09:09 · update #3
How can you think you'd fail almost every high school class but pass college classes. This doesn't make any sense to me. Working, going to high school and taking college courses is too much for anyone. And I really don't think that the quality of classes in an independent high school are as good as in a regular high school.
2006-09-04 16:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, this isn't stupid by any means. I, in fact, think it's a great idea. Not only will you receive your high school diploma, but you'll be years ahead of all your peers with your college education.
I do know why you parents are not viewing it that way though. When they were younger, staying in school to get your high school diploma meant everything. Without it, you'd be lucky to get a job. Then alternative high schools came along and the only children who went to those were problem children who couldn't get out of bed to make it to regular school. It's not the way it is in today's world anymore. This is actually an advancement, not the setback they are considering it to be.
It's going to take some reassurance, but sit them down again and try explaining it over. Make yourself a five year plan using this approach, and then a five year plan using their wishes to have you stay in school. Seeing the benefits by comparrison may help them see the light.
I wish you well, and good luck with this honey. Your determination is incredible...don't give up!
2006-09-04 16:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BY NO MEANS are u stupid. I studied all through HS independantly, finished in three years... all my classes were AP (except math... that was standard) + I took and extra class and a half + I took an advanced college lab class.
Now, I am in Harvard Uni, and next semester I will be transfering to a natural medicine school. I am 19, and will be a Doctor by 22.
Check out my alma mater www.keystonehighschool.com
they have just 'officially' added AP classes, but almost every class they offer is AP.... trust me.
Also though... remember... homeschooling is no joke... it is HARD. especially working and doing college classes.... you know that thing that some people do... sleep? if you are able to go through with this, you'll forget what 'sleep' means.
and as a ps to that schmo who wrote Independant study is lower class than public... you got another thing coming buddy. Studies prove that we are smarter then public. we score higher on national exams. we are more often on the national honor roll and the we are also more often on the International honor roll. Delta Epsilon Tau, International Honor Society. do you know how hard it is to get into that?
2006-09-04 16:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a parent and if you were MY child I would do everything I could to help you. Yes I would be leery and wondering if you could handle that kind of schedule but I would at least let you try. If I saw that you were struggling then I would suggest trying something different or perhaps dropping some of the college classes to lighten the schedule a bit but pick them back up later.
2006-09-05 03:03:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a very intelligent kid to me. Your parents seem to have faith in your ability to work and take HS and college classes in a contemporary setting. So, why are you doubting yourself? Be sure to check out the accreditation of the independent HS and confirm the acceptability of their credits by colleges. Many colleges do not accept alternative HS credits. Someone else suggested you talk to school counselors and others who are doing what you'd like. That was good advice. You are very mature young person to think so far ahead. I wish you great success.
2006-09-04 17:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent of a student going to community college and working 3-4 hours a night to help pay for it, I can tell you that it is very difficult. Either work suffers or marks. I'm sure your parents are probably thinking that you won't be able to commit enough time to all.
2006-09-04 16:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by strat22c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why they think it's a bad idea. If you're an excellent student, there's no reason why you can't succeed at what you're talking about.
Have someone who is successfully doing what you want to do come to talk to your parents. Perhaps bring a school counselor (one who thinks it's a good idea) along, too. If you can get pamphlets, booklets, or other literature on your ideas.
I'm afraid this will only work if they're willing to sit down and calmly discuss it with an open mind, though.
2006-09-04 17:02:24 · answer #7 · answered by ChiChi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes you think that college is free? I took college classes while in my senior year of high school. They weren't free. It's a good idea if you can and you can manage your time. I took classes during lunch through high school so I had enough credits to leave early.
You might consider taking a night class. I doubt if you're going to be able to do high school, college, and a job. That's overdoing it a bit.
2006-09-04 16:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by Scott B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe they don't want you to grow up too fast. However if you really are serious about this then try getting them some paper work that will explain how all of it works. Or try having you school advisor talk to them. Maybe you could set up a meeting with all of them to show them you are ready to take on all the work. Parents have a hard time admitting their children want to grow up and need to have input on their education. They may worry they don't have the money, talk to them.
2006-09-04 16:41:23 · answer #9 · answered by jagbeeton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not stupid, but it's hard work, I'd see if your school has a dual enrollment program so you can still be working towards your diploma while attaining college credits. Perhaps you can take one per semester. I took college psychology 1 and 2 in different halves of my senior year. Take it easy enjoy high school don't take on too much.
2006-09-04 16:38:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋