Homeschool Help me??

Question

My daughter is begging me to let her go into homeschool and with my current situation i am more than willing. the only problem seams to be is that i cannot for the life of me figure out what i should do or where i should start. we live in Mississippi and she will be in the 9th grade when she starts(hopefully), and with my current financial situation i want to find something that wont coast me an arm and a leg. well if you know how to help me please i would really be thankful.

Answer 1

I found a book at Border's called "Homeschool your child for free" It is loaded with sites with tutorials, worksheets, projects, activities, everything I could possibly need. I live in Wisconsin, where there is no grading, testing, or necessary curriculum, you will have to check the guidelines for your state.

Answer 2

We live in Mississippi and I am homeschooled. The best place to start is in a church if you attend one and libraries are a great source too. Many people in these places homeschool their kids and often offer programs just for homeschoolers. You can do a homeschooling online search and find just the right program for your child. E-mail them or call them and find out all you can about them and then make your decision.

It is often said that homeschoolers do not know how to spell and that is just not true. Spelling is a big part of homeschooling just as Math, Science, English, History, and many other elective courses.

It takes lots of self-discipline on the student and the parent in order to really make it in homeschool and that would be the same even if they were in a public school system or private one.

My step mom doesn't make a lot of money and found one that has been offering a partial scholarship for the last few years. There are many people who would like to discourage you from homeschooling your child but stand your ground in a nice way.

Every child is different so just expect your daughter to do her best and make sure that she does the work and gets it done on time. Most homeschooles give up to 12 months to complete the years work but will allow extensions but may cost a small fee.


There are also some places that even offer free material. Good blessing in your goal to homeschool.

Answer 3

Find yourself a state or more local homeschooling support group. There should be listings available online. The closer to where you live, the better. They will tell you everything! You can read the laws online at http://www.hslda.org or here http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/laws/blMS.htm but it's not the same as actually talking to someone and getting an immediate response for all your questions. You'll also probably be able to find out more about high school credits through homeschooling and all that.

You don't need to do anything that will cost an arm and a leg. If you are actually going to homeschool under your homeschooling laws and not go through some online program, you just follow what you need to do and what you want her to do and take it from there. You'll probably be able to find a lot at the library. Other stuff you might be able to get second-hand through supports group members or there are various places online which sell used curriculum/books.

Answer 4

Well, I was homeschooled through a program that costs quite a bit, but in some states, you can go through the public school curriculum to homeschool. And Avatar89's friend is a rare student...most do quite well. And siine is wrong. Homeschooled children are not socially retarded!!! I am getting so sick of saying that. I became more social after I was homeschooled, and I went through years of public schooling. The September 2006 Reader's Digest did an article on how to get an A+ student, and they used homeschooling as a good example. Check it out if at all possible.

Answer 5

Here are a few groups and sites to start with. Your local library is a good start too. I found lots of support at yahoo groups.

My son is 8 and started homeschooling last year. No religious reasons. He just has ants in his pants and because he was doing so well with his studies yet falling behind from his impulsive bahavior I felt this would help. He goes to a homeschool sports program 2x a week and has Kenpo 3x a week. Also has many planned trips to museums, musicals, plays, fire station and, well, the list is endless. All with other homeschoolers of all ages.

Don't worry if others are negative. Whenever things don't go right in a grown childs life, it is always because of the parent. People are always looking to lay the blame somewhere. Kids are who they are. My son was at public school for 3 yrs. It's all their fault my son was restless, they were boreing him with stuff he already knew, LOL. See where this is going? Do what you both feel is in her best intrest. If you can't find a group in your area then start one. Leave posts at the library and in public places. Start a yahoo group for homeschoolers in your area. Maybe there is a co/op in your area. Everyone is good at something, parents take turns teaching what they are good at.
Good Luck

http://school.familyeducation.com/homeschooling/teen/37519.hml

http://www.nhen.org/teens/default.asp?id=2

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mississipphomeschool/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/peakgroupgc/

Answer 6

Good Luck.. hopefully she will have an educated mind, unlike the anti homeschoolers above... I dont think they learned to go above and beyond as they all cite the same reasons for not homeschooling...

The HSDLA link you were given is a great resource..

I homeschool my children for very little money, worksheets printed off the computer, books from the library, online learning games. hands on projects etc...

Answer 7

Hello sweetie. I was just like you, in the same dilemma, looking for an affordable home school, but that could educate my child, and I found it in Abeka. They changed me and my daughter's life! And I am not one to gush. I am being completely honest and serious that you should choose Abeka. They are top, the best. My child went from failing grades, getting in trouble and problems, not learning to this sensible, smart, intelligent, bright young girl. It was a complete transformation! I kept thanking Abeka in my head. That is b/c they are a Christian school, and emphasis is on having good behaviour and being the best person you can be. My daughter told me once, thanks for saving me, Abeka has changed me so much. We both agree that if it wasn't for them we wouldn't know where she'd be. She says she would still be dumb, being a troublemaker, wouldn't get into college, and just would have ended up a nobody. they are very afforadble too; their usual fee (for Program 1; issue of a diploma) is roughly 2,000 BUT after your child finishes the course u get 500 back, b/c that is just a retainer fee, which is like an insurance thing, to assure the safety and safe return of their product...and you daughter is right in wanting to be home schooled, b/c it is the new future of education. i really hope you take up abeka, you will not be dissapointed. check them out. good luck!

Answer 8

I'm 13 and home schooled but i go to a satellite school where i go only once a week and get my homework for the week. I really like it and i wasn't home schooled all my life. I had a very bad school experience too. My mom gives me the books which for $100 dollars she gets everything for the year and it's a tax write off.

oh and people say home schoolers are socially deprived but we aren't we just don't hang out with idiots

Answer 9

I go to cyberschool. My Program is Switched On Schoolhouse.
www.aop.com
It has cyberschooling from K-12th grade.
My Mom wasn't realy good with math nor was "in" with the stuff that there curently teaching. Cyberschooling is such a great time. Also, this is a Christian Teaching, but you can you can remove the Bible Class, ro anything you don't want her to take.

Answer 10

I was home schooled and my parents used different kinds of curriculum on me. From PACE, LIFEPACS, to A BEKA. There are many to choose from...

Here are some websites that can help you in the proper direction.

http://www.abeka.com/

http://www.aop.com/lifepac/

LIFE PAC and A BEKA may be your best bet for the High school level student. (9th - 12th)

However, It has been three years since I graduated. So, there might be better choices out there.

Good LUCK!