Is it possible for a 14 year old living in New York City to become homeschooled?

Question

Is it possible for a 14 year old living in New York City to become homeschooled even though he has been going to public school for 2 years?

Answer 1

Yes! I don't know the details though, but if your seriousally considering this go for it!

As an Ex home schoolchild I knew and met quite a few home educated kids from new york.

Try

WWW.EDUCATION-OTHERWISE.ORG

My mother received so much advice and support from people all over the word when shestarted home educating me from here.

Sorry I don't know the american legal issues but I hope I've helped :)

Answer 2

No! You have to ask yourself why to homeschool him first?

Answer 3

Here's a summary of the homeschooling in NEw York:

New York Legal Home Schooling Options:  1  

Option: 1

Legal Option: Establish and operate a home school

Attendance: Substantial equivalent of 180 days per year; 900 hours per year for grades 1-6; 990 hours per year for grades 7-12

Subjects: Grades K-12: patriotism and citizenship, substance abuse, traffic safety, fire safety; Grades 1-6:arithmetic, reading, spelling, writing, English, geography, U.S. history, science, health, music, visual arts, and physical education; Grades 7-8:English, history and geography, science, mathematics, physical education, health, art, music, practical arts, and library skills; At least once in grades 1-8: U.S. and New York history and constitutions; Grades 9-12: English, social studies--including American history, participation in government, and economics, math, science, art or music, health, physical education, and electives

Qualifications: “Competent” - A person is deemed to be competent if they follow the regulations.

Notice: File annual notice of intent with the local superintendent by July 1 or within 14 days if starting home schooling mid-year; complete and submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (form provided by district)

Recordkeeping: Maintain attendance records (must make available for inspection upon request of the local superintendent); file, with the local superintendent, quarterly reports listing the number of hours of instruction during quarter, description of material covered in each subject, and a grade or narrative evaluation in each subject

Testing: File, with the local superintendent, an annual assessment by June 30; must be from a standardized test every other year in grades 4-8, and every year in grades 9-12; the child should score above the 33rd percentile or their home instruction program could be placed on probation; other years can be satisfied by either another standardized test or a written narrative evaluation prepared by a certified teacher, a home instruction peer review panel, or other person chosen by the parent with the consent of the superintendent

Answer 4

Yes,

first go to HSLDA.org and get the info, then you need to file an intent to school. It will be the best you ever did for your child.