I've been doing home school since 3rd grade, and i've been doing correspondence high school, where they send you the books and stuff, Well, i decided i want to go to regular high school, but i dont know how they would decide what grade to put me in. Would they give me a test and based on how i do, put me in the grade they see fit? Because if they wont make me a sophomore or jr, im not gonna go, and im not gonna worry about goin to a regular school then, just finish with my correspondence. Anyone know? I think they'll do a test like i mentioned, but i wanna be sure. If nobody knows, i'll go to the school and find out like that.
2007-02-19 16:41:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Yes, I have a lot of experience in this area. Not only is each state different, but in some states (like Texas) admissions of homeschool students is up to each individual district. Bottm line, very confusing!
You can check www. hslda.org for information, but it may not get you too far. If you have a state homeschool group, like here in Texas, we have the Texas Home School Coalition, I would suggest you call them and talk to them on the phone. Most websites are full of info on how to get from public to home, but not the other way around, but if you call, they can help you.
If you are doing a state "approved" correspondence program, meaning you are using public school text books, and you receive a state transcript at the end of each semester or year, then you may be able to simply walk in as a transfer student.
If by correspondence, you mean you are enrolled in an umbrella school, like ABeka Academy, then you may still be able to walk in, just depends on the district.
If you are in a state that regulates homeschooling closely, you may be able to get in easily.
BUT, if you are in a state that does not regulate homeschooling, like Texas, and you are not enrolled in an accredited AND recognized highschool program, then you would have to take admissions tests, and they can be tough. And some districts can be true pains and just want to place homeschool students in one grade below just because they can. Weird, but it happens.
The best thing to do so you know for sure is to contact hslda.org, find your state homeschool group, call them and talk to them. You don't need to be a member for them to tell you what the procedure of getting in to public highschool is for your state.
good luck.
2007-02-20 01:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most schools will do tests for each subject and decide where you belong. If you want to know for sure, call your local school board.
Odds are, especially if you're doing correspondence, that you'll test at or above grade level.
Good news is that most high school classes aren't necessarily 'grade', which means that you don't take 'sophomore math', I think English is about the only one. Math's and sciences are usually in order, yes, but some kids start at basic math, others at trig or geometry, same for science, earth or physics or whatever. You don't say what grade you would be in, but if your correspondence school or parents can make a minitranscript, saying what classes you've studied and for how many hours, the school should work with you to make sure that they are in their records.
Good luck, I hope it meets your expectations.
2007-02-19 17:08:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 09:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey are you Seth? It really depends on the area. Some places will test you, others will go by your age, other's will take your parents word for it as long as you have some sort of documentation to show what grade you are in.
2007-02-19 16:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is your course accredited? If it is, they will probably put you in the grade you're supposed to be in, but if it isn't, you'll probably have to take tests to determine your grade level.
2007-02-20 05:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on if the school district in your area regards homeschooling as legit. Just contact the school and ask.
2007-02-19 16:46:06 · answer #6 · answered by sadeyzluv 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You will probably need to take a placement test.
2007-02-19 16:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by zombi86 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋