Homeschooling or Public?

Question

I have a clear case of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). && This is causing me to be completley depressed and stressed out. I do not enjoy very many things as I once did, friends, sports, math, and school. All I can think of doing now is sitting around drinking coffee and writing depressive poetry... && I'm trying to keep myself from doing drugs, and stuff, but if I don't do something quick I'm going to be completley screwd. I'm curious to know what I need to do and know about home schooling to see if I am eligable to be homeschooled, && if I can esily get around my parents work schedules. I'm a fast learner and can practically teach myself anything. If you know of anything that might help me, would you kindly send me the information? Please and thank you. [=

Answer 1

You are perfectly qualified and within your right to homeschool. It sounds like you would benefit from it. Firstly, you should check out www.hslda.org for all the legal information in your area. Then you should check out your local library, or even Yahoo Groups, to find a support group, that way you'll know what kind of clubs and things there are for homeschoolers in your area (for when you are ready to be out there again).

Good luck with your decision, and I hope you feel better soon.

Answer 2

First, talk to your doctor about SAD. Secondly, turn the TV off.

If you want to educate yourself at home, it is not too hard to get started, especially as you are a fast learner and can teach yourself almost anything, but you do need to have your parents support in this. It would help if you had a clear plan of action before you start.

Think about what you plan to learn before next summer, or in the next 6 months. For example, you should find out what you would have been covering in Math, English, Science, Social Studies and talk to your parents about the goals you have in each of those areas.

My daughter is younger than you are, but each year we work on what we call her "Growing List" which is where we list the items that she wants to work on in the coming year. We update it as the year goes on and make changes and improvements to it as we go, but her list for grade 4 was this:-
improve multiplication skills
master long division
work on cursive writing
learn about the life cycle of fish
become a better swimmer
volunteer in our community
read more and read faster
spell better
spend more time with our animals
start learning French
learn about the Vikings
learn about the Dark Ages
learn about Mayan Heiroglyphics

In your case you might not learn exactly what students in school would be learning, but you certainly will be learning. You don't have to read exactly the same books as you would have been reading in school, but if you read more books that you would actually like to read, that would be great.

There are also classes that you can take on-line. My daughter's school work takes between 2 - 4 hours a day, so we have our afternoons free. Maybe in your spare time you would like to volunteer to help younger children in elementary school with their reading, or spend some time as a volunteer with Senior Citizens.

This could be a very enriching time in your life and if you were my daughter I would encourage you to explore, learn and use your time wisely.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Studying takes quite a bit of self-discipline. You will need to determine what are your goals and how you expect to meet them. Focus on doing your very best at learning the basics. Math at your current level. Writing -- informative and persuasive essays about important things -- not depressing poetry. And read! Find the very best books that are about GOOD things. Read about good people doing good work. Read about things that will encourage you and give you a better outlook on life and the future.

Find out about self-teaching and learn how to work your way through a math book without anybody helping you. This is being done by thousands of children every day. Write the best essays that you can think of and find someone to edit them for you.

If you are in a place where drugs and stuff are getting in your way --- GET A BETTER LIFE! Don't settle for the low-life of drugs and stuff.

Do what you need to do to learn everything you can while you are still young. Then get a college education and a great job.

Check into early college classes too.

Whatever you do KEEP BUSY!!! Stay too busy to sit and stew about depressing things. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or the public library. Teach yourself to knit, crochet, sew, cook, build things, etc..... Paint, draw, take walks. Get a dog and train it to run through an agility course.

Life is too short to spend time sitting around being dark and depressed. Teach yourself to learn and keep going.

Answer 4

Have your parents contact your state's board of education. They can direct you to the right place to speak with someone about beginning homeschooling. It may depend on what grade you're in as to how you would work around your parents' work schedule. Maybe during the day you could work on the easier subjects and at night you could work on the ones that you would need their assistance with. Or, if you know someone that already homeschools, it may be legal in your state to get them to homeschool you as well. I know it's legal here in NC. If you do begin to homeschool, try to find a local homeschool support group that you can get involved in. If you have any more questions or anything, feel free to email me!! I'm a senior in home/highschool.

Answer 5

homeschooling everyone is able to do :) I have been homeschooling for 5 years because of a learning disability and other medical problem.

If you can teach yourself that's AWESOME, it won't interfere with your parents work shedule. You can buy book/video's or you can go online and look for online schooling. If you are a Christian the best homeschooling book or videos is " A Beka Book".

Good Luck :)

Answer 6

I think you should just pick up learning by yourself - the internet is a terrific resource and you can learn loads. And it's great that you're keeping away from drugs, many teens would actually jump to that, but it's nice that you're fighting. :D

You should try homeschooling, try telling your parents about your disorder, because even if you think they won't understand you will be amazed by how awed your parents will be and they will homeschool you.

I wish I could be homeschooled. :/

Answer 7

DON'T DROP OUT OF SCHOOL!!
Your problems are common, the fact that you write about them is very good. Dropping out of school and attempting to 'home school' yourself is not a good idea at all
Talk to your parents, let them know how SAD effects you personally. Let them know you don;t want to suffer like this. Hopefully they can help you, or get you help

Answer 8

Please get a physical checkup from your personal physician. Your plight may be solved just by taking the right medication.

In your state of mind, I would strongly advise against homeschooling. You need to be with friends (the right kind) and in activities. Drugs absolutely will not solve anything; they will just make you more depressed in the long run.

Answer 9

I dont know much, but i go to a charther school... i have a lot of free time now, but these might be a problem for you....

I RECOMED CHARTER SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!