so i go to high school and im 15. i got a letter in the mail saying that i am officially kicked out for my bad grades. its summer now and my parent are very mad at me, they took everything away from me: basketball, ps3, and friends. what can i do home school??? because i dont want to go to my residential area high school. what can i do to make my parents happy???? should i just go to home school and work really hard.
2007-07-11 15:31:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
You need to talk to your parents about what you can do. Admit that you didn't do what you should have for the year and make no excuses. Simply focus on talking to them about what you can do to make things right again. If *they* ask what happened with this year, express your feelings honestly.
Homeschooling is definitely an option. I'm guessing your parents won't want to be the ones to determine everything and due to your year, they won't trust you to do your own thing. Do some research online for free public school or charter school programs where you live. www.k12.com may be available where you live or something else may be. Add to the list places like American School of Correspondence (including details on how much it costs). Have your research ready for your discussion with them. Don't force them to make a decision then and there. Show them the options you've found and leave it with them.
Also, to really impress them (and to prove to yourself you can and to just take charge of your education), work on stuff on your own during the summer: read some great literature, write some papers, print off some math sheets and work on them, read a book on science or history or scientific/historical figure. Show them you are ready to turn over a new leaf.
Good luck.
2007-07-11 16:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by glurpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your parents are ready to try homeschooling it could be a good idea. You will have study hard though. If you got kicked out for bad grades then you will need to start applying yourself regardless of where you go to school. In fact, you should start this summer. Your parents took everything away (that's what you said, I know it wasn't EVERYTHING, I mean you still have a home, food to eat, clothes to wear, right?) any way your parents did take away everything that could distract you from study. So if they are willing to homeschool you start studying hard and earn back their respect. Your education is so much more important than basketball!
2007-07-11 16:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by Thrice Blessed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you truely want to homeschool and will be dedicated to learning on your own then I'd talk to your parents about it. If you get kicked out of high school for bad grades then are you motivated enough to do homeschooling? At your grade level it's alot of working on your own. You could also do an interent search for a homeschool academy which will enroll you in a high school where they send you the materials and you send in your work and tests...it's kinda expensive that way though. You might be better to just research and research homeschooling then show what you've learned to your parents and ask if they'd let you do it.
2007-07-12 05:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to think about the consequences of your actions. Let your parents know that you are truly sorry and will do all you can to get better grades. Ask them if they would be willing to homeschool you. If not, find a low cost but good online homeschooling program. Perhaps your parents will allow you to homeschool via an online program and give you permission to take responsibility for your own education.
There is a website that offers online tutorials and instruction in many subject areas for NOTHING. The website is below:
http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/
Prove to your parents that you are ready, willing, and able to work to the best of your ability.
I hope this is helpful.
2007-07-14 12:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Phyllis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try in school? Or were the bad grades because you goofed off to much? If you really tried, you should tell your parents, and talk to them about getting a tutor or some help. Homeschooling takes a lot out of the parents, and it will take a lot out of you. I would suggest apologizing to your parents, and asking them for their advice. Ask them what THEY think about home school or what you could do. Tell them your willing to try very hard... See what they say... Something will have to work out eventually.
2007-07-11 15:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by irish hippie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sucks and it happened to me, so i had to end up going to the high school in my neighbor which i thought i would absolutely hate it since i had lots of "enemies" at that high school, but you know what..i was glad to be back with my old friends and those people who i used to have a dispute with trying to bother me, but i just totally exited drama out of my life this past year and it got them pist off! i focused more on my best friends and having fun, and lost a lot of weight so now those girls who don't like me..dislike me even more and that is because they are jealous and have been since day one and i realize that now. So what i'm trying to say is if you don't want to go to this school is because of the wrong people..just do what you do and keep your head up high..try to do better in school so that the other high school might take you back..or who knows you might actually like this school, just give it a try. Once you do, if you decide you don't want to stay there, THEN turn to home-schooling.
P.s. NO, no one can "take away" your friends.
2007-07-12 17:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Home schooling is asking your parents for a lot. Either they're ready and willing to do that or they're not. If not, then here's what you do. You go to that residential area school, and you kick butt. You treat your teachers respectfully, pay attention in class, and beat your brains out on the homework. Hire a tutor if you have to, even if you have to pay some smart kid in class out of the money you made selling your PS3 on eBay.
2007-07-11 15:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by Fly On The Wall 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, homeschool isn't a "last resort"...homeschool is where you get motivated and kick some butt on your own. It's where there is no teacher standing over you, assigning due dates and making you get something done - you have to decide to get it done. If your folks take this on for you, you have to be willing to get off your PS3 and work. In order to qualify for hs credit (at least where I live), the minimum per subject, per day, is 40-60 minutes. If you take 7 subjects, that's 6-7 hours you have to motivate yourself to work. If you're willing to do that, great! If you're not, start looking at regional high...get over the laziness, get your work done, and maybe they'll let you in at the school you like.
2007-07-12 04:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by hsmomlovinit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, homeschooling is a good option but your parents have to be ready to teach you themselves. Sometimes this can be problematic if they both work. Also, you need to invest in a good curriculum and a good set of school books. After that, it's very simple.
Also, you could try to go to a private or christian school if homeschooling isn't going to work for you. It costs a lot more, though.
Good Luck ;)
2007-07-11 15:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by beccablue152 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try a boarding school - it's fun and it actually is easier to do well. You could also go to a summer school and get your grades up again, and maybe your old school will let you back in. What's wrong with your local school? Maybe go for like a semester and try really hard. Again, you might be able to go back to your old school.
2007-07-12 23:15:27 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋