Can I be home schooled while still attending high school?

Question

I'm currently a junior (supposed to be a senior), I lost one year in high school, can I be home schooled for my senior year, while still attending high school at the same time?

Answer 1

You would have to check with the counselor at your school on that one. I think you should be able to do that.

Answer 2

You are wanting to make up some credits and graduate this year with "your" class? Short answer, probably not. Most public schools would not accept a dual enrollment, and you could have issues with tranferring your homeschool credits.

Most public schools do have options to make up lost credits, but unless you are only a credit or two short you probably could not make up enough to graduate this May.

Talk to your counselor. They should have been working with you long before now to make up these lost credtis, unless it is very recent, but still they should've had you in the office on the first day of school with a plan to at least give you some options.

Most high schools offer more credtis than needed to advance every year and a lot of seniors graduate with around 8 or so credits over the minimum requirement. It would be worth it to find out how short you are and what options you have to make them up. You may be able to shorten your time a semester, or you may be able to make them up by the end of the summer.

Answer 3

I depends on your state's laws. Different states will have different views on that. Maybe ask at your school district's office?

Answer 4

In most states, the legal category would be either one or the other. There are a few states that have a program where the schools get some funding for homeschoolers who attend part day. In those states, you could do both. There are not many states like this though, so be prepared for possible dissappointment. Florida is one state that I have heard has a part day program. Try to locate a homeschool support group in your state. More than likely they will be in the know about the particulars of your state. The HSLDA site will also likely have that information but be aware that HSLDA is against such a blended learning program.

Another option you might not have thought of is to check into private schools with a homeschool option. Those are fairly common online and pop up locally in many large cities. Many of these programs will let you progress at your own speed allowingyou to potentially complete more than a grade per year.

Answer 5

It depends on your local board of education - they will have to agree.

It is worth your time to do extra course work, and take AP or similar exams.  As that shows a dedication to your education that is appreciated by colleges and universities.

Answer 6

Most schools would require that you graduate from one grade before you start the next. (like, you have to finish English 11 before you can start English 12)

Two ideas I can think of: study the 12 grade subjects on your own and take the GED at the end of this year, or check with your school to see if you can take any or all of the 12th grade courses at night (either a GED program that offers night courses or a community college) and over next summer.

I'm proud that you're willing to work hard to graduate. A lot of people drop out and it sure does put a damper on what you can do with your life. Good luck, and even if you can't do it all in one year, stick it out. And hey - senior year is fun - with senior skip day and senior pranks, etc. it won't be bad....

Answer 7

i woulnt see why not .