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Ive been homeschooled 7th-8th grade but know in goin back to regular school what do i need to take as proof to the school.
I'm sure it is different from state to state, even each school district may be different. I homeschooled my children until the 9th grade, when they decided they wanted to go to High School.
We made one HUGE mistake. We simply walked into the school to ask what they wanted and the counselor gave them an Algebra test right then and there.
I'd call the school first and ask. Then I'd try to get a hold of the curriculum that was used in that school the prior year. Just scan it.
(You can even ask the school to provide it to you). THE BEST THING WE DID WAS TO MAKE A SCRAPBOOK/NOTEBOOK!!
We included the work, writings, road trips, experiences we had, any classes the kids had taken, letters of recommendation or thank you letters for volunteer work and we also included the review from our state inspector.
That is a lot of overkill, but some hard-core NEA teachers or administrators still have problems with the idea of homeschoolers. I think sometimes it's an ego thing. So, arm yourself well, make sure you feel prepared and confident when you meet with the counselor and just act respectfully. (Usually kids who have been homeschooled do better than those who have stayed in school)
You may get some teasing from the kids – just blow it off – they are jealous that they didn't get to stay at home.
In addition to your daily schooling?Who is your teacher? Are there other people being schooled with you? Do you like being home schooled? What precipitated the decision to home school? Did you have a vote in the choice or did your parents make the decision? Thanks for the info.
I am a homeschooler, not a student but hopefully I can shed some light for you.
Yes I am conducting school now. The start time for your school year can be anytime after the end of your last school year (including the next day!). You can school on any schedule that you and your parents agree on. Generally it frees you up to decide what days you want for vacation and when. You are required to have 180 school days per year according to law. Those 180 days can be anywhere within a 365 day period. You can operate on a "traditional" calendar (9 months in school, 3 mo. Vacation), or Year-Round (3 months in school, 1 month vacation). It's entirely up to you and your family, whatever works best for your particular situation.
The parents are the teachers for the core subjects required by law (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Etc.). Anything beyond that can be taught by the parents, or any other person deemed worthy. The laws on that vary by state, and there are more specific guidelines for High School in order to get proper High School credits.
The students are yourself and any siblings that may be homeschooled as well. However, many home school support groups have many "extra curricular" activities where students can get together and socialize, classes can be taken, etc. Google your state name with the words "homeschool support group" after it and see what you come up with.
I am currently homeschooling my 11 year old son. As far as I can tell he's enjoying it. He's allowed a lot more freedom than he was able to get in public school. He's allowed to skip a day whenever he wants (as long as he meets his 180 day minimum). He doesn't have to dress up if he doesn't want, he can eat while he works, take breaks as needed. The rules for school are entirely between you and your parents. They should be negotiated and agreed upon prior to the beginning of the school year in order to make it easier for everyone, but if something is not working you can always change it if needed.
We chose homeschooling because we are out of the country half the year. This way he will have the same curriculum year round and wont have to attend two schools during the school year. Plus he doesn't have to go to school here (Catholic school is THE only choice, and he'd have to learn 8 years worth of Irish gaelic!!).
My son did have a choice in the decision, and he continues to have choices in the decision as what days are school days, when vacations are, etc. He even chose his own "electives". It's entirely up to what you and your family decide.
My recommendation is to check the state laws for your area. Basically, anything beyond the minimums for your state are extra and negotiable between you and your family. In our state there are three options for homeschooling. We have opted for the third of the three. They generally go down in structure and price as you progress through the options. It's more a matter of how much money and effort are involved with each option.
If it helps here are the state minimums for SC where we live:
SECTION 59-65-47. Associations for home schools; requirements.
In lieu of the requirements of Section 59-65-40 or Section 59-65-45, parents or guardians may teach their children at home if the instruction is conducted under the auspices of an association for home schools which has no fewer than fifty members and meets the requirements of this section. Bona fide membership and continuing compliance with the academic standards of the associations exempts the home school from the further requirements of Section 59-65-40 or Section 59-65-45.
The State Department of Education shall conduct annually a review of the association standards to ensure that requirements of the association, at a minimum, include:
(a) a parent must hold at least a high school diploma or the equivalent general educational development (GED) certificate;
(b) the instructional year is at least one hundred eighty days;
(c) the curriculum includes, but is not limited to, the basic instructional areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, and in grades seven through twelve, composition and literature; and
(d) Educational Records shall be maintained by the parent-teacher and include:
(1) a plan book, diary, or other record indicating subjects taught and activities in which the student and parent-teacher engage;
(2) a portfolio of samples of the student's academic work; and
(3) a semiannual progress report including attendance records and individualized documentation of the student's academic progress in each of the basic instructional areas specified in item (c) above.
Oh, and he only has "homework" when he spends his class time goofing off and doesn't get the days allotment of work done. Again, it's a decision for you and your parents to make amongst yourselves. If done properly (with open communication between parents and student) homeschooling can be a HUGELY beneficial and profitable experience. Most homeschoolers end up with a closer relationship to their parents, and an overall better education, many skipping grades and/or getting into colleges sooner or better colleges than they might otherwise.
I wish you the best of luck!
I am a sophmore in high school want to finish of my school on home schooling online help! Were do i register.
Try a browser search for "online high school education".
My favorite site for reviews and links to resources:
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Much of it, though not exclusively, is Christian oriented.
Click on the link to the forums.
She also sells supplies.
For the best possiblue education, search for "homeschool curriculum".
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