I have a 15 year old grandson and would like to home school him . Where and how do I do it.?

Answer 1

There are programs you can use, such as the school of tommorow or the bekah program.

Answer 2

I home schooled my two daughters from 1st grade to 12th. I used A Beka because they have a DVD program that is awesome. You don't have to be a teacher to do this. Your child watches a teacher in front of a class just like regular school. They watch the teacher explain things, write on the board, answer questions other students ask, etc. A Beka is totally accredited and accepted by all major colleges and community colleges. There are two programs. You can simply buy the material (or rent the DVD) and keep all records yourself, or for a different price, A Beka keeps records, sends out report cards (after you send in quiz grades and actual tests) and will issue a diploma upon graduation. There customer service is great! You can call and they will answer any questions you have. They will even help you work out a really hard math question if you don't understand. I used the DVD program and paid more for A Beka to keep records and each individual grade curriculum is currently around $900. It is expensive, but really worth it. good luck

Answer 3

There are many options for homeschooling. Homschooling is becoming more and more popular and so in many communaties there are those who homeschool and some do it together. Start asking around with those you interact with..at church or at the grocery store.

There is also the option of homeschooling online. There are many academys that school only via computer in your home. This takes more self discipline but they can go at their own speed and works great for many!

Then there is the option of you teaching him. I use ABeka curriculum, but all you need to do is get online and look up homeschool curriculum and just researching and find what you like. Then purchase it and he starts. ABeka curriculum is very self explanitory and so my kids all they need to do is read the directions and do just as shown so you don't even need to "teach" as might be percieved. He can still do it on his own.

Answer 4

This may not be an easy time to start....will he listen to you, follow your school rules, etc.?

You start by finding a home school group...check around ...churches generally will know people in them....get some referrals, then check them out.

Some states work with the home schools...some just have guidelines that they follow....so you have to check out for your state...and working with a signed up homeschool group helps
a lot. For a small fee, they will keep all the test records for you, any paperwork you need done.

You can find one with High school activities, classes, etc. that he can take as part of the group. Everything from sports, to art, etc....which adds to his all round curriculum. They also have graduation exercises, etc....but if he is behind at all, he can catch up that way at home. He also can take High school classes on line...take the tests etc....and you can supervise to see that it gets done.

My grandchildren have been very successful in home schooling....two finished High school two years early.went on to Jr. College, and then to regualr college...and finished two years earlier. On granddaughter right now is finishing her senior year on line.

So the answer to your questions is find people who are doing it, and don't expect the public school officials to be much help...usually they don't want you doing this because it costs them money. Some home schools might be listed on line for your area....or just call churches....someone will know.

Answer 5

It used to be that if you were not his primary guardian you were not legally allowed to do it. Now, you can arrange for someone other than the gaurdians/parent to do the teaching in many states. Our state just amended the laws last year that changed the requiremenst from the parents/gaurdian teaching a minimum of 51% of the classes to now allowing 100% of the coursework to be provided by outside teachers. Check the laws of your state via the HSLDA website.

The where is a matter of convenience. He can travel to your home or you can travel to his. You can even use a free internet classroom to meet in which will allow both of you to sign in from the comforts of your own homes at any time of the day. I teach in an online classroom and I love it! You can register for a free vRoom at http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/. It will hold three people, so you can invite mom or dad to drop in for a quick hello throughout the day if they have internet access at work. If your son finds a homeschool friend that wants to join in, you or the other student's mom could teach the two of them. Sharing the load would make it easier for you and the other mom. You could teach half of the classes and she could teach the other half.

If you want to try the online classroom idea, you are welcome to come in to mine and I will show you how it works and I am more than willing to share my material with you. I teach high school Literary Analysis, Composition, and Chemistry in a vitual homeschool co-op. Our co-op kids come from all over the US and Canada because it is an online course co-operative. The kids and I love the online classroom. Just e-mail me at the link in my profile page if you want to see what it is like homeschooling or if you want to see what the online classroom is like. Oh, by the way, a bit of background - We have been homeschooling for 15 years. I have a son in college (sophomore), a 17 year old daughter (senior, high school), a 13 year old son (8th grade), and a 6 year old (1st grade). We have been through all the levels and have tried/used a variety of different homeschool methods and curricula over the years. I am sure I can pass along more tips and information, feel free to e-mail if you have more questions.

Answer 6

I am sorry for some of the sarcastic answers you have received.
As his grandmother/father I have no doubt you only have his best interest at heart, and have your reasons for wanting to home school him.

I am a grandmother as well, and I still have three children that I home school.

I am not sure what specific advise you are looking for, or what the reasons for home schooling him are, so my answer may be a bit generic.

First visit the web site of the Home School Legal Defense, they will list the requirements for home schooling in each state.
http://www.hslda.org/

If he has any specific academic needs, focus on those first.
I would get a math book, spelling, and grammar, as well as a writing course.
All other subjects history, science, and such can be studied by getting books from the library, the Internet, and DVDs.
Later if he really likes science you may look into Apologia, or the Biology from Christian Liberty Press.

Here are some web sites for math, language arts, and writing that we have found to be very good.
The Christian Liberty Press site also has complete curriculums for a very affordable price, and if I was going to recommend a "boxed curriculum", it would be theirs.

http://ebiz.netopia.com/clpress/

http://www.christianbook.com/html/specialty/1016.html -- just click on math for Saxon.
Saxon supplemental DVD.
http://www.diveintomath.com

http://www,rocksolidinc.com

A very informative home school site is:
http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/

For a wonderful comprehensive writing course check out WriteShop.
http://www.writeshop.com/

Another option would be to get your grandson up to speed academically, let him get his GED, an start community college classes around age 16, or 17.
Many home school students get their GED, or graduate early from their home school program and finish what is traditionally their senior year by attending a local college.
This gives them a head start on a four year college.
They can either go full-time, or part-time and hold a job as well.

The choice is yours, there are plenty of possibilities.

Blessings, and good luck.

Answer 7

the beauty of homeschooling is you can do it however you want, based on what type of learning your child does best. Read up on types of curriculum to use, and learning styles. There are some good sites on the Internet to get lessons from, worksheets to print out etc. If he's more of a hands on learner, take lots of field trips, do experiments, projects, things he can get his hands into. If he's a visual learner, watch educational videos and make worksheets for him to answer that goes along with them. (You watch it first then think of good questions for him to answer about it), and lots of visual aids like posters, play educational games, etc. Go to homeschoolingbooks.com and check out some of the great stuff they have there for homeschoolers. As far as where, wherever you can make learning happen. Sometimes a math lesson can happen in the grocery store if you are teaching him to comparison shop, or a science lesson can take place in the backyard if you are teaching him about insects or plants. The whole world is an educational playground. Me and my son usually do his lessons at the kitchen table, but I'm constantly looking for things to teach him out in the "real world."

Answer 8

The requirements for homeschooling vary from state to state. To find out what your state requirement is you can go to http://www.hslda.org.

They also provide some tips for getting started.

Answer 9

Try k12 is they are in your area or an online charter school. They will provide you with the computer, printer, supplies and books. It is the same as a public school but online at home.

http://www2.k12.com/getk12/index.html

Answer 10

contact his school or the school board office and ask how to start. this is also so they know he's not truant. there are probably other kids being homeschooled that will help you that the school board can tell you how to contact. the library probably has books and magazines on how to homeschool.