Just a question....?

Question

My 10th grade daughter is homeschooling this year.... and so far ive bought her science, history, math, and language arts. Is that all the classes she needs to take this year? It seems like so little. Do I need to get more subjects. Im afraid she wont have enough credits for the year.

Answer 1

we unschool, use no curriculum at all. let her learn what she wants to learn and she will soar. (Credits? in our state we don't need credits for homeschooling.)

Answer 2

Exactly what subjects she would need to take is determined by the state regulations regarding homeschooling in your state. I don't know what your state requires. If your daughter is thinking in terms of college, she really should study grammar and composition,and literature- as separate subjects, rather than lumped together as language arts. She should probably also be studying vocabulary, in some manner. After these core subjects, anything else she is interested in learning would be a good idea for enrichment. My daughter is in 9th grade this year, and she studies physical science, Algebra I, grammar (which includes spelling and vocabulary each week), composition, literature, and World History. In addition, she has instruction in Trumpet and swimming, plus we are working through a home economics program. These subjects are all pretty well in line with the curriculum of most public schools. If you have other questions about the curriculum requirements or suggestions, get in touch with a homeschooling group near you. I'm sure there are other parents with high school age children who would be happy to help you out. If you need help locating a group, start with the Homeschool Defense League site. They list the requirements by state and often have links to homeschool groups in the area. Or try a web search using your state name and homeschool groups, which should bring up a few to check out. Good luck with homeschooling, and with finding a group to help you out.

Answer 3

Look into some possible colleges that she may attend for what they require of high school students. Sometimes they require you to have taken a certain class or something like that. My recommendation is also to consider a foreign language (most colleges tend to require this), and try some elective courses. Some homeschooling companies have specific elective courses to choose from otherwise there are smaller courses that might be fun such as a geology course, entomology course, or a cooking course. Have some fun and still get credits. There are also music credits that look good when you apply to colleges. Oh, one more class that she would strongly benefit from is a typing/computer applications class. Try a course on Excel, Word, and Power Point. Then take typing lessons until your typing is an average to above average speed without lots of mistakes. Good luck!

Answer 4

The requirements are different from state to state. You can look up your state online. I would say she needs Chemistry or Biology, English 2, Geometry or Algebra 2, PE, World History, Religion (?) and 1-2 electives. Good choices for electives would be a foreign language and/or a computer class. My son was home schooled last year and is going to a christian school (10th grade) this year and had no problem making the switch.

Answer 5

the answers that say each state is different are right on target for you. you will need to see first of all what your state requires of you as a homeshool parent, and second what the state requirements are for a public school diploma.
For example, in my state, the requirements on a homeschool family are quite limited, we can do basically what we want. But, I want to make sure my daughter is fully prepared for college if she so desires to attend (and since she is currently earning scholarship dollars, I would say she desires to do so)
So, I went to the state education agency website and looked at their requirements for diplomas. they have three types of diplomas and we are following the advanced diploma plan. this way, I know by the time she is a senior she will have all the same credits that the honors students have.
As far as "needing" to take certain subjects during certain years, in some things I don't think it matters. You obviously need to take biology 1 before biology 2, but I don't think it matters if your daughter takes world history and then geography, or if she chooses US history and then world history.
But, just check your state requirements and use that as a guide.
good luck!

Answer 6

Check with your school district...see what the curriculum requirments are. If you are in face meeting them, than start adding in more! Let her help choose what extras she's like to add and see what classes and workshops may be around in your area. The joy of homeschooling is that it generally takes far less time than a day at school...usually three or four hours if that...and you can let your child explore multitudes of other things in the remaining time. Community colleges and musuems are wonderful sources of classes in arts, sciences and humanities. How about dance classes or cooking workshops?? Or myabe your daughter would like to volunteer for a cause she feels strongly in. There are so many options...and remember learning is not limited to reading, writing and math. It is a life experience ..enjoy it.

Answer 7

Check into high school graduation requirements where you live. That's the only way to know for sure. If you are unable to locate them on your education district or government website, find a homeschooling support group for your state. There will undoubtedly be people doing high school through homeschooling and will be able to share what they do.

Answer 8

well.... some will scoff --- but ---- in our family we do not home-school in order to fulfill State requirements or to get credits. Our study plan is completely independent of the State. As a parent it is my job to determine what my children need to learn.

We focus on the basics of math, writing and reading for at least 12 years. They study to learn how to study.

Math is to be mastered one step at a time --- not merely "passed" from one concept to another. Slow incremental work with an attention to detail and accuracy is the most important aspect of learning math.

Writing practice includes a minimum of one page per day. The form of writing is usually as an essay. Attention to correct spelling, grammar and punctuation is necessary to developing excellent writing skill.

Reading includes the very best of classic literary works, autobiographies of important people in history, science and other life categories, historic documents from the founding of our nation, and so on and so forth.

We skip foreign language although it is a "requirement" for public school children. That is an area that is best saved for college level work or extra-curricular work during high-school level studies. The children can pick it up anytime before finalizing college credit toward a degree.

Answer 9

If I remember correctly 10th grade was geography and not history. I think you have the major subjects covered, but she does need foreign language credits. (I believe she'll need 2 years of that before graduation)

Basically, go with what you have, and if something is a hit for her, let her run with it!

Answer 10

The requirements are different from state to state so if you're unsure you should call your state ed department.
If no one has given you a curriculum, you are entitled to one so request that as well. It seems to me like she should also be taking a foreign language as this is a pretty standard requirement for college entrance.