Our public school is OK, except for my middle school daughter's language arts teacher. She is unreal. She gives hours and hours of homework, and humiliates the kids in front of the class. Is it possible to just homeschool this one subject in MI, or is it an all or nothing concept? Please site sources if possible, as I plan on having a meeting with the teacher and principal on Monday, and want to be properly prepared. Thank you.
2006-09-22 16:16:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
This is her second year of bad Language Arts teachers. Her first one preferred to grade at a college level, basically failing most of her students. Is it really fair to put this child through it----again?
2006-09-22 16:33:03 · update #1
I'm not sure about the particular laws in your state, but HSLDA.org is the place to start.
I've never heard of dual enrollment like that, unless your school has online schooling. Seems without an online option, your daughter would not get credit for LA if she wasn't taking it at the school, but I could be wrong.
Be prepared, though, present a good case, you may be able to work something out, like a transfer to another teacher. And if that isn't an option, then you may have to buck it up knowing that everyone else is in the same boat. If this is how the teacher truly conducts her class, and the other teacher was the same, then it sounds as if this is ok with the principal and things may be difficult in your meeting.
Good luck and don't forget to check that website.
2006-09-22 17:18:30 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't look like this is an option in Michigan (very few states offer this type of dual-enrollment). So if the school can't (or won't) work with you, your options are: grin and bear it for another year, look into charter schools, look into private schools, or quit cold-turkey and homeschool for a year. Since this is junior high, credits aren't really an issue (unless she's taking the pre-AP route, in which case, some courses may be counting toward high school credits).
This is certainly something you need to seriously consider before jumping in (or out, as the case may be). If there truly are that many students failing, the school needs to know about it so they can take appropriate actions with the teacher(s). If it's just your daughter, you need to look at her actions/responses. Have you visited the class and seen for yourself? If not, this would be a good place to start. Once you have seen, you will be able to make a better choice.
My advice is to work within the system as long as you can and, once all your options are exhausted, then consider changing schools.
Best wishes for success in whatever you choose.
2006-09-23 03:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by homeschoolmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-05-27 12:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by James 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just OK? Well.... why not homeschool for all of the subjects? And add in more activities and field-trips that are of interest to her? She can acquire a superior education at home if she willingly applies herself to her studies. You don't have to settle for mediocrity.
If you'd rather not homeschool:
Maybe she can just do all of the homework and be really quiet in class so that the teacher will leave her alone.
Have you ever checked into the wide variety of home-school opportunities that are available to you?
www.robinsoncurriculum.com
2006-09-22 18:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Barb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Texas regulations our very large on homeschooling. no longer too strict in any respect. i do no longer actual homeschool, yet wish too. Our regulations are: decision: a million criminal decision: set up and function a house college as a private college Attendance: None subjects: examining, spelling, grammar, math, sturdy citizenship skills: None word: None Recordkeeping: None finding out: None and you will discover different state regulations at HSLDA besides.
2016-10-01 06:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by kuhlmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, homeschool her in the subject after school hours. Unless you plan on full time homeschooling.
Doug Z...Wow, I'm in awe of your conceit. "Would you trust a middle school child over a HIGHY TRAINED teacher?" You are truly an ***, sorry that you have such a low opinion of children.
2006-09-22 20:34:22 · answer #6 · answered by FreeThinker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's one year in middle school; my language arts (english?) teacher in 6th grade was a nightmare. She is exactly how you described. But, I just dealt with it and one year in the life of a middle schooler with one lousy teacher isn't much to bear. Maybe this is a good time to teach your daughter how to excel in the face of adversity rather than run from it?
2006-09-22 16:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by Soda Popinski 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can homeschool in one subject. You should talk to the board or the principal b/c that is just terrible!
2006-09-23 05:59:02 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever considered that you daughter simply does not like this subject? Or that she finds it easier to blame the teacher? Do you take the word of a middle school student over highly trained teachers? Perhaps you should examine your own daughter (and yourself) rather than play the game called "blame the teacher".
2006-09-22 20:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by MrZ 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Sounds like your daughter needed to be humiliated.
Sorry but I speak the truth.
2006-09-23 04:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by sd;jsdfj; 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋