How would I transition into homeschooling?

Question

i'm a freshman looking into homeschooling.

how would you go about getting into a homeschooling program? who do you contact?

how long does it take to get set up in your homeschooling program? (like, does it take a long time to process your request or something for the school board.. whatever.)

what would be the most cost-effective way to homeschool myself? that is completely creditable towards college?

online schools seem like a great idea, but seem a little pricy..

Answer 1

Okay, okay, lots of questions.

Your first step is to find out what the laws are in your state. Go to http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp . You have the legal right to be homeschooled and you should be able to stop attending school whenever you want (or, whenever your parents want) and just comply with the regulations after. Just checked out Massachusetts for you...technically, the authorities (just your local school district) need to approve your curriculum but 1-if they disapprove, the burden of proof is on them and 2-it doesn't look like they can legally compel you to go to public school in the meantime...but, if you aren't set on changing immediately, you may want to ask for approval first, just to limit possible difficulties.

So, how long does it take to set up a homeschooling program? As little as the time it takes to go to the library or get online. Seriously, if you choose something like An Old Fashioned Education (http://oldfashionededucation.com/ ) you can start with right now (check out http://oldfashionededucation.com/fullcur... ). Note: I am not necessarily recommending this, I am just offering it as an option.

As for cost-effective ways to homeschool, something like that curriculum, using your local library or information you find online are all basically free. I suggest checking other questions for links to many types of curriculums.

As for college credit, most colleges have a separate application process for homeschoolers. They like homeschooled kids, so as long as you are really doing work (not just fooling around), you should have no problems.

Answer 2

Your state has some extensive homeschooling regulations that can be found here:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?St...

I would suggest you get in contact with a support group in your state.  Here's a link that may help:

http://www.masshope.org/gettingstarted.h...

If you want to homeschool yourself, but are not interested in online programs, you could look for a text book program.  Here's a description, as well as a list of popular programs:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Good luck!

Answer 3

Don't do it man....

I want you to look at your life....

You can gain SO much from homeschooling!

But you can also lose the things in high school tht shape you life....

I don't suggest it man....

=)

All my best!

-Max

Answer 4

You must first find out what the state regulations are. There are many opportunities depending on where you are ranging from doing it all yourself to entering a public school at home program (only available in some school districts)

If you feel that you are in need of being pigeon-holed into a clique and teased relentlessly by the other clique, or that you simply must be talked down to constantly while also being told to grow up, or if you belive that 200 people of the same race and socio-economic class that only range in age about three years and must follow a regimented schedule represents a "real world" that you can not do without then by all means- go to high school, or watch a John Hughes movie. If you want to experience real social interactions, get a job, volunteer, pursue an intership in a career you may enjoy, join a homeschool high school group and explore the many activities they offer

sorry for the run-ons I get carried away about "socialization" (by the way look up that word what ppl really mean is develping social skills vastly different)

Answer 5

Don't be such a silly little person. Home schooling. And who do you think is going to be chasing after you to get things done? Not you. Not mum. Not the home schoolers. No one.

You deserve, at least, to let yourself benefit from the distinct advantages of mixing, meeting, talking with and being with similar persons to you own age. Once you give away this opportunity, it will never be there again. Go to school.

Answer 6

i just got taken out. You need to send a letter to the school board or principal informing them. And if you are going to do a private, Hschool home thing, you can gt your records sent to them a great site to help you with the laws is:

http://www.hslda.org/

Answer 7

go to the American school of corr web site and check them out. i started homeschooling in my freshman year and i have really enjoyed it. to begin the homeschooling process you have to file a attempt to homeschool and unenrol l in the district that you are currently in. make sure you have found the right homeschool program for you before you just drop out of school

Answer 8

Every state/county is differant but what I did to homeschool my kids was I wrote a letter to the Education Department and informed them of my intent to homeschool my kids. They then responded with that was fine and they would have to go in for testing ever few years.

As far as curriculum goes I found a curriculum that I really like and went with it. I use ABeka for my kids.

As far as creditable for college.. even getting a GED is creditable for college and you can take the GED test at your local community college and places like that.

If you are wanting a Diploma then you would need to do some of the online studies or find a curriculum that is graduates you with a diploma.

If I remember right ACE is a diploma at home curriculum.

Good luck!