Difference between homeschooling school system and a regular school system?

Question

What is the difference between a homeschooling school system like NorthStar Academy, Moringstar Academy, Christian Liberty Academy when they provide with books, tests, homework, book reports, projects just like a high school, except that you are learning at home? Even when you graduate, you get a high school diploma, transcripts from the school, all the offical stuff.

I know there are also other homeschooling resources where the parents teach their kids, they buy their own boo materials and you don't get a diploma.

So why is there a difference in the first type of homeschooling mentioned compared to high school?

Answer 1

In public school
1..the teachers don't have the time they need to teach
2..to many students for one on one teaching
3..they cant teach what each individual needs
4..to many distractions
5..to dangerous to be in public school at least it is here
6..don't have to change class..no bell will ring, more time for work
7..don't have to worry about appearances
8..you don't have a say so in what they learn
9..he wont be in a trailer,,school is two crowded..

home school
1..he works at his own pace..
2..he has more one on one time with his teacher
3..his work is for him and not 40 other students
4..if he has a problem he can call his teacher at home
5..more class field trips more socializing with class mates
6..its safer to be taught at home then school
7..he has a 24 hour period to do his school work instead of 8..
8..parents are more involved with class work..
9..no more expensive uniforms..

My sons on line school is through the state..everything is free
he still has 7 teachers including a home room class..He has a principal, counselors, Its a cam school so the teacher can see him and hear him..and he can see and hear the teacher.He still has books..they have field trips once a month and meet at the library for all his tests so no cheating..he can still get in trouble with the principal and detention..that means a phone call from the principal and extra school work..we still have parent teacher conference's..he still has a class room he just doesnt have to leave the house.

his class's he takes everyday are
language arts
science
history
math
art
gym..requires a ymca pass
computer class
social study's
recess..which means free talk for the class...chat room..with the teacher as monitor

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I'm a homeschooler. I have a 5 yo daughter and a 3 yo son. We are just starting. We decided to homeschool because for one thing, education is a passion of mine and I want to provide the best for our children. I know my daughter is getting a much better education from me because I can, as you mentioned, tailor it to her needs. My son also has some special needs that I can make sure are met at home. As far as the social concerns, I don't think it's really a big deal. If it is important to you, your children will be well socialized whether or not they attend a public school. I actually think that being homeschooled better prepares them for life in the "real world" where they will face people from all age groups and backgrounds and have to relate well to them all. My kids have plenty of friends their own age because it's important to us and we make it a priority. They also get along well with kids both older and younger than they are, and can even get along with adults and be pleasant (although they do still act like the 3 and 5 yo that they are!! :) ) I've also noticed that my daughter has not picked up some of the "attitude" that some of her public school friends have, and she does not despise her younger brother like some of them do. In fact, they have a very close bond and I love to watch the two of them work things out together and learn together. It's very special. I know that homeschooling is not possible for every family. Also, I don't think that a parent who is reluctant to do it should. But, I do think that the benefits of homeschooling are so great that it should definitely be considered by anyone who can possibly do it...the rewards of spending all that time with your children are an investment that will last a lifetime!

Answer 4

I am cracking up over all the incorrect information about socialization. When my dc attended public school they interacted with other white Christian children. Their parents all made about the same income. They only interacted with kids the same age as them. Talk about being in a small little box! It was not until they started hsing and getting out in the world and past our small town that they met and had a close relationship with children of other religions and races, and incomes. They learned about Hindus, Pagans, Indians, African Americans, just to mention a few, because these were the people that they saw every week...and still do. If your idea of a hsing mom is an evangelical Christian in a denim jumper and her hair in a bun, you are the narrow minded one. Sure, there are hsers out there like that, but the majority I meet are people from all walks of life who have found a way to educate their children and find new and creative ways to open the world to them. Please don't comment on what you think you know. Homeschooling is a lot different than it use to be.

Answer 5

Sorry, it looks to me like you are yet another misinformed person..homeschoolers can and do get a legitimate diploma's WITHOUT using homeschool programs :-o And they are issued by their parents, and they are accepted at colleges.

There are many reasons but other than a better education, I don't believe that children learn best how to act in society from other children....and everytime I am out and about, doing everyday things and hear and see how people both young and old treat each other with more disrespect than ever...it is positive confirmation for homeschooling.

Answer 6

I would say it's a matter of definition. For purists, homeschooling is done primarily by the parent(s), although 1 or 2 co-op classes are acceptable. The type of schooling you are describing is really distance education, not truly homeschooling, because you are part of a much wider "class" of students, and your parents are not the primary teachers. You have assignments sent to you by certified teachers and you send assignments and tests back to them for grading. They are often available for help via the internet. That's distance education and most colleges also offer it in some form.

Answer 7

Basically, I think it's just the choice of the parents of whether they want their kids in the public school system or not. More and more are realizing that it's not the best situation for them, so they are deciding to take them out of school. But they don't know how to do it themselves and they want the kids to be successful! So they go through one of these homeschooling systems.

Answer 8

the difference?
Hmm, I guess the major difference is that homeschooling takes place at home, and public school takes place at public schools and private school takes place at private schools.
Was there something else you were trying to ask that i missed?

Answer 9

The only difference is that the children don't leave home for their education. If you get into a home school group it is helpful. I personally am not a proponent of home schooling. I believe the children need to see other adults as role models and learn respect for others. Not to mention the social aspect of home schooling.

Answer 10

My main objection to Home Schooling is that school is not only the process of learning scholarly, but learning to deal with, and mix with, the world around you. A child who is Home Schooled does not learn to intermix with his peers. And, this is education, too, and very important on a child's future.