School work got hard and it was hard to keep up. Ever since December, I didn't go to school. At the end of January, I started home bound. I will continue home bound probably until I get better. I hope I graduate. What do you think would help me?
2007-02-08 06:41:56 · 16 answers · asked by ana 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Just keep it up i was never a good student but i graduated..i wiasnt modivated enough..its good to be young all you need to worry about is getting your school work done, making good friends and staying healthy..try getting a tudor or ask yahoo answers if you ever have any homework questions!
2007-02-08 06:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey kiddo,
I am a homeschool mom and my son (who is graduating this spring) struggled with academics also.
What is home bound? Is this a home education program? If so, here are some ideas for helping you out.
First, take a deep breath and let it out. Next, everyone has defferent talents and strengths. For some, like my oldest daughter, it is academics. For others, it is athletics or it could be music or personal relationships. Maybe you have leadership qualities. I could give you a list of people who accomplished great things even though they had poor academic records.
That said, I do believe education is important. A tutor is the most obvious and easiest way. If your family cannot afford one, visit your local senior citizen center. There are many brilliant retired people with the time to lend a hand.
Another thing that helped my son was to choose something he was interested in and base all his studies around that subject. For instance, if you are interested in baseball you could study the history of baseball (history), write letters to the club suggesting draft picks(business correspondance), look at how a winning season drives ticket prices or how contract negotiations are conducted(economics), read poetry, biographies and fiction related to baseball(literature), look at the physics of a curve ball, fast ball, etc and study their trajectory(science), put together a list of baseball terms(spelling and vocabulary). This way you are covering all your subjects and developing good study skills while doing something you enjoy. Oh, don't forget to head outside to play baseball for P.E.!
Another thing you want to do is slow down and take things in small bites. Make sure you know something before you move on. It is better to REALLY KNOW less than stumble through more, You don't have to take trig in high school. You have your whole life to learn.
You might wonder, if I do these things, will I know everything? Well, no, but neither does anyone else. The important thing is to learn how to learn and find information. You still have plenty of time.
I know you will do fine. Know how? 'Cause you asked the question that you did.
Good luck!
Jane
jnemery@yahoo.com
2007-02-08 17:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jane E 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, there is no one at home that is willing to make you get up and go to school everday, so the school thought the best solution was to send you home?
I take it there is no one there to make sure you do your work every day and you are falling further and further behind?
Stinks.
But, what will help you? First the realization that it is not going to get any easier.
Ask yourself what you need to do. Do you need to make up all the work you missed so you can stay in the grade level you are in, or do you float through, doing the work you need to maintain and repeat 8th grade.
Tough choice, but one you are going to have to make. If you want to catch up and keep on level and get back in school, you are going to need help, find someone that can help you. If you have parents in the home that are willing to do so, have them contact the school and ask if any of the teachers tutor on the side. If you don't have that, then find someone. Ask the parents of a friend or something.
But most important, you are going to have to make the decision that you want to do this. Yes, you will have to grow up. Life is not easy. It is guaranteed that in this life you are going to face trials and tests and disappointments and challenges and tough times. That is how you grow. Not by wishing these bad things away, but by meeting them head on and doing whatever it is you need to do to get through them.
You may think this totally stinks right now, and you're right, it does, but you will be stronger once you get through.
2007-02-09 14:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flipping burgers at McD's and bringing in buggies at Wal-Mart for the rest of your life or having a nice comfortable and respectable career. That is all the motivation you should need.
Turn off the tv and study. Keep studying, dont stop. Dont get distracted, find a quiet place like a public library or just go to your room and close the door. You have the rest of your life to relax and have fun, not saying that you should just not have fun at all at 13, but you really need to focus more on school if you are having a tough time. Hang in there!
2007-02-08 14:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by pharmman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well my younger sibling was in the same boat you are in, but I will say this I have noticed what helped him the most. Was starting a study group with his friends. Its easier to learn with someone there to talk to you about it, and it will also help you keep good social communication skills, also a good way to make new friends or just keep in contact with the old. Plus if you having problems with something don't be too ashamed to ask someone for help! That's a big key there, also look into getting a high school tutor.
2007-02-10 23:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 13 and I'm in the ninth grade. If I can do it so can you :)! It does get harder but remember it isn't hard if you read through it twice and under stand it (At least kinda) the first time. If who ever is teaching you aren't explaining it correctly then you will never learn. Look for a tutor, but before look at their record and see if they are good :).
I'm homed schooled also and I find it easier to reread all my lesons twice and then write down notes (by hand not typing it on the computer) that I think are important in the lesson.
2007-02-08 20:29:27 · answer #6 · answered by Emily E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't actually explained what the problem is, so it's impossible to know what will help you or not. I'm assuming that 'starting home bound' means working at home, but being responsible to your school? Just do your work and you'll be fine.
2007-02-08 19:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by glurpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would probably be in YOUR best interest to repeat the eighth grade next year. Continue your home-bound for now, but plan on repeating. That will give you some time to mature and catch up, rather than continuing to struggle and be behind.
2007-02-08 15:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your area(s) of need. Is it reading? math? writing? The professionals at Sylvan Leraning Center can evaluate to see if you have areas of need and what they are...if you are unsure. In the meantime, maybe you could get a peer or tutor to help you out.
2007-02-08 14:47:40 · answer #9 · answered by sisterchick1274 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just turned 13, and I'm in 8th grade (I skipped fifth). I'm homeschooled and happy. I can't really help you, but I just wanted to let you know you're not the only one out there!
2007-02-08 21:19:32 · answer #10 · answered by Leni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋