Homeschool??????

Question

My mom wants me to be homeschool, i told her that i would love to be homeschooled, but the problem is, is we have no idea what we need to do to be able to have me homeschooled, im a 9th grader in highschool, if there is anyway that you can please tell me how, or give me a link on what we need to do that would help me a lot thanks

Answer 1

My daughter was in a program offered by the school district called home study. She met with a teacher once a week at which time he gave her a lesson plan. She would complete the work and he would check it at the weekly meeting. If she was having difficulty he would help her. She was also able to meet with him at any time to discuss any problems she was having. She went from a below average to a superior student. Check to see if your school district offers such a program.

Answer 2

I am a 9th grader also that has been homeschooling since 5th... I use Oak Meadow... www.oakmeadow.com They are really flexible and great... I play tennis Internationally ( the reason I'm homeschooled) and they are very patient with me... You can do it on line--where you do almost everything on the computer and send it in to your teacher (which you can contact at any time via email, phone, mail)
I do it with the books... at the beginning of the year they will send you everything that you need for the entire year. Every two weeks, month, 3 months, half a year (depending on what plan you set up with your teacher) you send in your school work via email or mail. (I use email except for my math class) They give you exactly 12 months to complete your courses -- you can take as many courses as you want to in each year-- and you can go at your own pace basically.
Home schooling works out for me very well... I play tennis five hours a day, and travel around the world and country... so its basically the only way I can keep my schedule up.
I am really happy with my education and I never feel like I am behind or anything...
The only warning I have to you is if you are REALLY social... With homeschool you don't see your friends as much as you would like... But if that's not much of a problem, you'll be fine!
Good luck!

Answer 3

Ummm.....homeschooling should not be you locked in a basement somewhere or chained to a desk. Real world activities can be the best part of a home based education. We garden and visit parks and farms. We attend various lectures and my daughter was inspired to do some photography this winter. My daughter likes to bike in the afternoons, sculpt most mornings in the sun, go with friends to the library, go shopping and to the movies on weekends and we both take in art shows whenever we can. We use city buses and trolleys to get where we want to go. We bike the greenbelt and hang out at the skate park for "gym class". If you hate the kind of homeschool you currently have, change it completely! There are as many ways to homeschool as there are homeschoolers. Currently my daughter and a friend are getting together to watch a weekly PBS special on Native Americans. They watch and discuss while they have Rocky Road ice cream and enjoy each others company. If my daughter hated how she schooled, I'd tell her that was her fault for lacking imagination and gumption, because we school according to her tastes, talents and plans. You should try that too.

Answer 4

I am homeschooled, and I am in the 9th grade also. I have been taking my courses through ILC. http://www.ilc.org/cfmx/home/home.cfm?Menu_ID_Sel=50&Lang_Sel=1
You simply sign up on this site, and choose the courses you would like. At least that is what my mom did. I also go to gymnastics, so I am still waiting to see if I can get a credit for doing gymnastics.
Have Fun!!

Answer 5

The answer to your question depends on where you are. The rules are different in every state and province.

Run a google search on homeschooling in your area and you should find a pile of links that will help you.

Answer 6

A great place to start as far as the legalities and requirements is at hslda.org

Looking for curriculum, try Rainbow Resource.com

There is a LOT of curricula out there, and finding the right one can be challenging but fun! Take your time, and check ebay as well for used materials. That way you can get a feel for what you like without laying out money for new stuff until you're sure.

Answer 7

Make sure you get an accredited program. Try the American School or Penn Foster. Accredited programs are normally accepted by colleges without any hassle.
www.pennfoster.edu
www.americanschoolofcorr.com
These programs include everything you will need: books, teachers, curriculum, homework help, etc.
And you will not become socially retarded (I am so sick of people saying that). I became more social.
If you need any help, contact me at [e-mail]
I hope you do well.

Answer 8

cool ive been homeschooled for 8 years heres my program and now the yhave highschool

http://www.caliva.org/

Answer 9

I think the rules are different depending on where you live. But do look in to it. I was home schooled and highly recommend it. good luck!

Answer 10

i'm home schooled so is my sister and my cousins we all use a curriculum called abeka its good btw your mom can teach or you can get the dvds we do dvds