I was wondering .. can you homeschool your child through K-5 then start public schooling?

Question

I was wondering .. can you homeschool your child through K-5 then start public schooling?

Answer 1

Absolutely!!! In many states K is optional although many people don't know this. You just may find out that you love it too much to send him to public school:) Take a look at Sonlight-they have a great program and a great return policy.

Just be sure to check out the laws for your state at http://www.hslda.org

Warm Regards,

jana

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Answer 2

Yes you can.  You can send your child to public school anytime that you wish to send them.  However, there are certain rules and regulations you must maintain with the local school district in order to home school your child.  You just can't say, "I'm going to home school my child, and not send him to school."  You must register with the local school district and they will give you the rules that you must follow.  You will have to be accountable to the district and show them that your child can actually pass certain tests that the school district will give to them.  Good luck.

Answer 3

Yes, you can, and as a teacher I have seen several students do that.  I can't say whether or not it is beneficial to the student because in the first place they are going into middle school with a bunch of people they really don't know, so the social aspect could be bad.  Academically, if the parent doing the homeschooling is competent and certified, then they could be in the fast track for advanced classes, but if not done right, could really harm the child's educational progress.

Answer 4

Yes, you can.  Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, and I'm not aware of any primary or middle schools who won't simply test and enroll formerly homeschooled students.  High schools, on the other hand, tend to be notorious for refusing to accept homeschooled high school credits - even when they will transfer them in from a private school which is not under government regulation.

If you are fairly sure that you will be enrolling them after 5th grade, you may want to make sure that you are covering the skills and info that are outlined in your district's scope and sequence.  You don't have to do it in the same way, or the same order, but that way the child will be on track with the other kids in their 6th grade class.

Personally, I've got to agree with the teacher above me - if you're going to homeschool for only part of your child's education, do so for middle and high school.  At the very least, 6th-8th grade.  You really may be better off homeschooling K-8 and then sending your child to high school if you're not sure you can homeschool through high school.

Edit - check your state regs on homeschooling.  In many states, you can simply say "I'm going to homeschool my child" and then do so.  In my state, and in some of the bordering states, the state government does not ask that we register, test, or tell them anything about what we're doing as homeschooling is constitutionally protected in my state.  In many other states, homeschools are considered private schools and are not subject to government oversight.

Answer 5

I was home schooled from k-6 and then started going to school part time in 7. It was a little bit of a shock at first (so much conformity) but it wasn't long before I fit right in.

When I first got to school I was a little bit behind on some subjects and way ahead on others. That also took a little bit of adjustment but it wasn't long before I was sitting at the top of my class.

As said before, things may be a little different where you live but if you contact your local school I'm sure they'll be happy to help you out. Good luck!

Answer 6

yes you can, you can homeschool them as long as you want then have them attend public school. it might be different in different states but thats what it is here

Answer 7

Sure, but check with your state board of education to see what objectives should be taught by the end of each year so the student will be prepared to take entrance tests if required.  

Speaking as a teacher, make sure that your student has plenty of opportunity for social interaction during your homeschool years.  

Also speaking a s a fifth grade teacher, I would do it the other way if I could...homeschool after 5th grade...schools are rough especially during 6th, 7th and 8th...

Answer 8

My sister and I have homeschooled 4 kids from Kindergarten.  They don't ask questions because they've never been registered with the school district.  The 5th child went to the public school system for early intervention (he was born with a growth that interrupted his hearing).  We will have to reregister him each year when he begins to homeschool.

Years ago, I taught my own children and we had to register our school/curriculum each year.  I was worried about trouble back then, so I also registered with the HDLSA (home school legal defense association).  After that I learned alot about what you can and can't do.  Go to their website and you will learn alot about homeschooling in your state. (another note:  They went from public to homeschool and one went back to public school again and hated it the second time.

Giving your children that special of a start is a special gift that they will use the rest of their lives.  Don't be surprised it they get into public school and beg you for more.

oh. don't worry about the comments about homeschoolers and the lack of socialization.  THe kids that I work with right now have spent this summer meeting other kids in my area.  It has been the best summer of their lives.  Getting them involved around you house has many pluses!  It's better than getting letters from the local principal that your child tried to pass notes, whisper in class, get to class late because they were sharing something with someone else, and the list goes on.  I LOVE not hear those things.  Our kids are stronger, more well developed emotionally, and better prepared socially after being homeschooled.  Lastly, your kids will be learning around other kids of other grades...they will learn to help the younger kids (and not pick on them).  They'll learn to partner up and work projects together - great practice for their future.

Oh, my I'm writing a book here.  I gave you more than you asked for, but I hope its an encouragement to you. and a help as well.