Are there any homeschool programs for pregnant teens.?

Question

I live in Louisiana, and I want to know if there are any programs to help with homeschooling for pregnant teens. We've decided for her to finish school and we are going to live at home for the time being. That is a different story though.

Answer 1

http://www.louisianavirtualschool.net/

Answer 2

There are no home school programs specifically for pregnant teens that I am aware of.

Home schooling can be done in several ways; these include, but are not limited to on line (virtual) schooling, doing an independent study program, or the traditional home school method, meaning you withdraw from conventional schooling, and with the help of your parents direct your own education leading up to your graduation.

Each state has there own requirements for this; you can find them at http://www.hslda.org/

Home schooled students can choose to finish their program in 2 years, stretch it out for four. If they are very active in sports, and other activities, or as in your case have a baby to take care off, they can take up to 5 years to complete it; it's your choice.

The average is 2 to 3 years for most, and then they take their GED; this is however not necessary: and start community college, or apply directly to the college of their choice.

Going to be a mommy and finishing school will not be easy, so hang in there.

I hope you have plenty of support from your parents, and his, because you are going to need it.

See if there is a Teen MOPS in your area, they help young people, and provide services to young teen moms, support, and classes, as well as fellowship.

In case home schooling, or a GED does not work for you, see if the school district has an alternative high school, with in house child care where you will be able to finish your education in a more traditional manner, however at your own pace, while taking care of your baby.

God bless, and good luck.

Answer 3

THE VERY FIRST thing you should do if you are considering homeschooling is to connect with homeschoolers in your area!!!!! This is SO extremely important!  I was moving from MD to MI this past Dec. and way back in Sept I began conversations with people living here in MI.  Through a Yahoo, group I think it's www.groups.yahoo.com/group/grhs. Anyhow I joined the group and asked questions, found a co-op to join, and a support group.  These families will be your sanity when the road is rocky, and much as I love homeschooling my children there are bumps along the way.

There are TONS! of homeschooling resources out there.  Depending on her age, her level of reading, and math skills, and ingenuity she can finish schooling up to college prep if she wants to.  

She has a terrific road ahead of her, both in great and tough things, but her determination and drive can see her through both. And If you're supportive (within reason, your name isn't doormat) you can help her get as far as she wants.  

If she finishes homeschooling with you, and is ready for college, she can apply and get accepted, and believe it or not colleges have day care centers with discounted rates for students and faculty. There are work study programs to help her pay for college, and the child care.  If y'all are studious and research all your options this can be a glorious time for all of you. This does not have to be curse.

I was married at the time, but I returned to college with a 18 month old and a 4 month old.  It can be done. Please don't let this hold her or you back from goals and expectations. Everyone makes mistakes.

Answer 4

I home school in Louisiana.

Any one can do it! It doesn't matter that she is pregnant.

There are 2 options you can use the first is basically an umbrella school where you meet with a public school teacher about once a week and the other is to set up a private school. All you need to do that is to send a basic letter to Dr Assyene. If you e-mail me I will send you the one I sent in and the address to do it.

Good Luck!

Added: Where are you in La? If you are near St tammany they have an awesome home school gruop and a Co- Op in Covington.

Answer 5

Being pregnant does not effect your ability to homeschool. The same laws apply to you as to all other homeschoolers. You can google "homeschool laws LA" to find out more.

Answer 6

Many Christian Schools serve as "umbrella" schools for homeschoolers--that means they will provide the curriculum, standardized testing and require you, the parent, to provide data on what's going on so they can then provide you with the diploma at the end and so on. You could try contacting Christian schools in your area and see if any of them have any homeschool programs. Some public schools will do so, as well.

Also, I suggest going to the website below, where you can find some Louisiana specific help:

Answer 7

Pregnant teens have to follow the same homeschooling laws as everyone else. You need to find out what they are in your area and pick a curriculum or philosophy to follow. I would recommend she works on unit studies for the duration of her pregnancy. Childbirth, child raising, child development, human biology, nutrition, psychology and education philosophies will probably be more use to her at this point in her life than the usual school subjects. The more related to her baby, the more interested she is likely to be as it will all be relevent to her right now. Unit studies like this will provide a bit of preparation in how to physically care for her baby, and help her clarify her position on a wide range of parenting topics. She'll be a much more confident parent if she has thought these things through and arrived at conclusions. You'll be much more confident grandparents if you know she has thought these issues through. You may not like her conclusions, but at least you'll know she has some! She'll probably need a good year after her baby is born before she'll be ready to get stuck back into academics. Until then, cover the basics as she's able (ergh, mamma brain) and perhaps useful skills like sewing and cooking. For the first few years of baby's life, it's far more important for her to be a parent than to learn academics. Encourage her to read. Bub will be just as happy listening to her mum read the biography of Marie Curie or Shakespearean plays as he/she will be listening to anything else. When your daughter is ready to get back to academics, she'll have grown up quite a lot and will probably know what she needs and wants to do. Encourage her to make good use of the library!