Can I home school my 15 years old daughter to university level in 3 years?

Answer 1

If she is really smart and you don't want her to have real life.

Coach

Answer 2

Ok, time to think a little out of the box here.

At 15, a homeschool teen should be learning how to prepare *themselves* for college and adult life. A parent's role is no longer as teacher and life-coordinator. Now, it's time, if you haven't already, to show your teen how to get the info she needs.

Also, there is not just one way to get into a university. If, say after 3 years, she's still not ready, she can go to community college, then apply to college as a sophomore or junior. There's no rush to start university at 18. In fact, I would say, that for some people, holding off for a year or two might be a very good thing. To do well in college, your head has to be in the right place, and not all 18 year olds are there yet (regardless of where they got their academic education).

Lastly, you gotta do research about what the various universities want from from a non-traditional student. Then you'll have a better idea if you can do it in three years.

So, research with your daughter (not for her, and don't force her to do it on her own if she's not ready) a dozen or so universities. Both in libraries, and if you can, visit the university or call them on the phone.

Also, talk to other homeschooled teens in your area. Ask them what they are doing. And talk to their parents.

Good luck!

Answer 3

It's not hard at all providing that you really set your mind to it. I am a homeschooler myself and I have a good friend who entered Arizona State University full time as a 15 year old. Her sister also enrolled the same year at the age of 17. This is done by using Community College courses there are courses that wil do a dual credit meaning that you get the high school and college credit for taking the class. So it's basically double timing it through your schooling.

Answer 4

first, you don't have to currently be fluent in anything to homeschool your daughter, but you must be willing to learn alongside her and work hard as well. In fact, I was told throughout public school that I was a 'dummy' in chemistry. I failed over and over, even in college I took it twice and was satisfied with a C. However, now that my son and I are learning it together, I totally understand it. I've opened my mind and I LOVE chemistry!

secondly, the idea that someone MUST know calculus to get into college is laughable, public schools aren't requiring that for graduation, and colleges don't require it either. If they did they wouldn't offer remedial math at our larger universities. Our state requirements, which reflect many in the country, are as follows:

English 4
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Social Studies 3
Arts 2
Electives 8

They don't care which four units, or three units, or what have you....as long as you put in your time. So math could be general math, prealgebra, and algebra one. This happens often enough.

The question I would ask myself, is what do I mean by university level...like she would know enough to enter uni, or she would know enough to graduate uni?

The fact is that if a person is motivated, they can learn a suprising amount in a short bit of time. My son learned complete algebra in three months. He wanted to learn it and get it over with, so he did it, while still involved in band, sports, scouts, church, etc.

If this is something your daughter wants, the work with her to plan things out. If she doesn't want this, ask yourself why this is important to YOU. Think about what's best for your daughter, and why...and follow your heart.

Answer 5

Absolutely! My preacher's daughter graduated with an AA from college, eight days before she graduated from high school! She was home schooled all through high school! When my son advanced from sixth grade, he was able to pass the Alaska State Promotional test for high school graduation. The same test 73% of our teachers and 11% of our seniors couldn't pass! Let her learn at her own pace, but insist on courses that challenge her and she enjoys!

As for having "a life?" Most home schools offer the same extra-curricular activities, i.e. dances, music, sports, etc. and also arrange field trips.

Home schooled adults have better focusing skills and are better at time management. I'd rather hire a "home schooler" than most college graduates!

Answer 6

There's just not enough information in this question.

Is she behind? On par? Ahead?

By university level, do you mean to be able to get into university or that you want her education to be at the university level?

You are certainly able to have your daughter finish high school at home, either by your own program or some other form of program. There are tons of people who do it. I'm just not clear if that's what you are actually asking or not.

Answer 7

What's the rush?
Does your school (its YOUR school too , even if you are a parent!!) offer advanced placement courses? You know about these? check into that
Maybe you district partners with a community college and she can take college courses NOW!

Odds are your school wants your child to succeed almost as much as you want her to. Go there and talk to the academic adverse / counselors, you, your daughter, and the school can find a way to meet your goals. Before you make the huge commitment and change of home schooling, (quitting your job, buying all the text books, etc) you owe it to yourself and your daughter to see what the schools (its okay to compare!!!) in your area CAN DO FOR YOU!!

Answer 8

Talk to your school district regarding the rules and regulations.

Answer 9

Maybe. You cannot teach what you do not know. Are you fluent in history, English literature and grammar, trigonometry, calculus, physics, chemistry, biology, and at least one foreign language?