What are some practical alternatives to public high school?

Question

For someone who used to be an A/B student and is now struggling with public school, but is still looking to graduate?

Is home school or something else recommendable?

Thanks so much for any helpful ideas!

It's not that I don't do the work; I struggle with it way more than anyone around me thinks is normal.

I'm not trying to get out of anything; I'm trying to find a way to get proper education, possibly without public school.

Private school, tutoring, charter school, home school, or anything other possibilities. I'm looking for details on options, not discourses on how there is no life without public school.

And no, I don't party and such and neglect work. I understand that that would be a problem though. It's something about the school itself that repels me, and I wouldn't be looking for something else if it wasn't a last resort.

Answer 1

I was in your shoes. I can actually say I know how you feel.

My school "repelled" me as well. It sucked. We had 4,000 students and it was so overcrowded and impersonal. The administration were assholes and made rules like you must walk on the right side of the hallway or else get detention. It was a crock of BS. The public school system is flawed and sucks.

Unlike what Uncle John claims, a G.E.D. is NOT hard to obtain. Any reasonable person could pass your typical GED examination, which is usually based on 8th grade criteria. I know this because I have a GED (from the Commonwealth of Virginia). Your state may be different, but I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem for you.

I enrolled in community college after earning my GED and then transferred to a 4-year institution where I'm soon to be graduating from. You can goto any college with a GED by going to junior college first and proving you can perform, and then transferring your credits to a regular college.

Whoever says you need the public school system is wrong and I'm living proof of it.

Other alternatives may be military school, private school, some sort of religious school, tutoring, homeschooling, and whatever else. But if you want OUT, go for your G.E.D. It's totally legitimate, and quite a few millionaires/famous people have GED's.

Just do what you truly feel is best for you and never look back. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

One alternative where you live would be to find out if there are some charter schools or private schools which have a different approach to schooling or just better teachers. They may suit you better than your school. Go have a visit sometime!

Homeschooling is definitely an option. You could do it just by following the homeschooling laws where you live or you could do an online program. Although the online program will be more structured than just homeschooling, you should still have flexibility in how long it takes you work on things. So, those harder subjects you can work longer on. You would also probably get better help that way than through school. If you do it just following your homeschooling laws, it means you'll be able to control your schedule and perhaps do any reviews you may need to.

Answer 3

A good job: uh NO! The public school system in America is failing It's pros: can't think of any It's cons: I could go on forever but here are a few. A secular education (meaning they do not teach intelligent design as a theory to balance out the evolution theory) 30 kids in a class room ( no one on one) School violence ( think Columbine) Bulling 8 hour days with 4 hours on top of home work Teachers wanting kids on ADHD meds just to make "busy" kids sit still. My son's teacher told me my son needed it at 4 years old they won't diagnose ADHD until 5. Many high schoolers are graduating and can't read. ( I heard the statistic earlier today but I can't recall it now) Having to reteach what the teacher didn't teach during the day because they knew the kids had it for home work and mom will teach him/her when they get home so they give seat work. I can keep going but I won't. I think I was critical enough.

Answer 4

The problem with home schooling is that it becomes more difficult to get into a college if that is on your list of things you want to do. And the GED is not an easy exam to pass.

Tutoring might be an answer.

Can you identify what the problem is - why have your grades declined? No offense, but if it is that you have stopped working at studies and are spending all your time on sports or parties or hanging out, tutoring won't change the bottom line. Whatever the answer, you have to be an active part of it.

If you can get a clear handle on the problem, you'll be halfway to finding a workable solution. (Tutors can be commercial - teachers working on the side - or college students making some extra money.)

Answer 5

that would be a good idea...but have you tried switching schools or private for that matter? a smaller school in or a personal tutor could also be a good alternative.

Answer 6

Home school might help you, but theres private schools also?

Answer 7

prepare for a life of being homeless