My mum doesn't have time to home school me herself what else can i do???

Question

Don't say go to school or start a new one! ^_^

Answer 1

There are online homeschools...google it.

Answer 2

I had the same problem! I'm in eight grade and I've been homeschooled my whole life. My parents were going to have to put me and my two sisters in school! But, my best friend does a school program called Switched On Schoolhouse (SOS) on her laptop, and my parents considered that. They decided to do it, and we love it! We got our own laptops for it (but you could do it on any computer), and the program itself cost about $300 per grade, but it was worth it. It's like going to school, all your parents have to do is look over some of your schoolwork (some essays, reports, etc.). The best part is that it's your responsibility, and there's no certain time you have to do it, as long as you do it every day. Check it out! ( http://www.aop.com/sos/ )

Hope I helped and good luck (I know us homeschoolers need it!)! ♥

Answer 3

First of all, completely ignore anybody who is telling you that home schooling isn't "normal".  They have no idea what they're talking about.  Furthermore, my three kids are having a blast.  They get to choose what they learn, so they're always interested.  They're all several grade levels ahead, as well.  Homeschooling probably WOULD suck, if your parent wasn't doing anything to make it into a great experience.  That said, what grade are you?  If you're a responsible kind of kid, you may be able to take charge of your own education, like my nephew.  He comes to my house to do his schooling.  I don't have to teach him anything.  I just keep an eye on things.  He knuckles down and does it all himself.  He could do it at his house, but he likes to be here in all the noise and activity.  He also likes to help with my kids' schooling.  He helps them with their science experiments and he's really good at math.  In return, his mother babysits for me and does a lot of the driving to field trips, outings, play arrangements, volunteering, sports, and workshops.  Maybe you could hook up with another home school family and trade off like that.  It's really working for us.

Answer 4

why dont you just suck it up and go to class like normal people?

Answer 5

This is a perfect opportunity for you to learn - unlike other kids the motivation part will be ALL on yourself.

You need to learn how to:

(1) Maths: learn how to manipulate fractions, learn about decimal places, about the properties of a triangle, shapes, how to long divide and multiply, add and subtract WITHOUT a calculator. Get a maths books and read and practice, and if you have questions - try to ask someone who knows. Go to yahoo if you need to and people will surely help!

(2) Read READ READ - read as many books as you can, on things that interest you.

If you don't do this then you'll simply get left behind. I had to pretty much teach myself everything. i finally got into a real school when i was 14 years old (a really good school) and now i'm in college doing law. so self teaching is really important for someone of your age. Goodluck!

Answer 6

My suggestion since your mom has a full time job is to do an independent study program. Which is what I am currently during. The program I use is James Madison Highschool. Now I will say that with this you have to be a self starter and can sit down and focus to get the work done. I have been doing this for two years know ( I started off as a 10th grader) and I love it. I basically do everything my self except for I have my parents read over my essays before I submit them in. Doing your school work at home is just a better option for some students as it was for me. I went to our public highschool for one year and it was the worst year of my life. The school is very large (number of students) and I am physically smaller than an average 16 year old so I had several problems at the school. I was always sick and suffered from severe migraines since I started independent study I have rarely had a migraine. The work I do with this program is more difficult than the curriculm our public school has. I have several friends still at the high school and they agree that you get more out of what I do than at the highschool.  But this could just be for my area. I do plan to take the GED test when I'm through so that when it is time to go to college there will not be an problems there. Going to a regular public school does not mean it is the only "normal" thing to do. I hope everything works out for you. If you have any questions about what I am doing just email me. Also there is a fee for the program I am doing.

Answer 7

there are a lot of details that would be needed in order to answer this question.  How old are you?  I would imagine if you are High School age , your mom could get the materials and would simply have to monitor tests and quizzes.  What state do you live in?  Some states (only 3 actually) have charter schools that are online and you simply log on and do your work. Have your mom check with your school, some offer online schooling.

Note:  For those who think she should just go to school like "normal" people.  There are many valid reasons why some can't attend traditional classes.

Answer 8

There's a great program call Connections academy. You can find info at www.connectionsacademy.com. It's actually a virtual school. It's free and is a registered public school in the area's where it's offered. While you do it at home you have a teacher and virtual classroom that you'll need to check in with every day. You will still be required to take all standardized testing for your state and so on but might be something to check in to. First step would be to check for availability in your area. Currently they have programs in the following states:

Oregon

Idaho

Nevada

Arizona

Colorado

Minnesota

Wisconsin

Missouri

Missippi

Florida

South Carolina

Ohio

Pennsylivania

Maryland

and Parts of California.

They are also working on opening schools in Washington, Utah, New Mexico, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana and Hawaii.

It would be a great program if you mom doesn't have as much time as she would need to teach you herself while still giving you the benefits of homeschooling. Good Luck to you.

Answer 9

don't go to school. I'm home schooled too. try online courses. studies show kids who are home schooled are smarter than most kids. cause we have one person to focus on us and only us. trust me don't go to school. i left school cause i hated the kids and i wasn't allowed to try out for football. not i just play football with my friends. home school rocks!

Answer 10

There are online classes you can take. (But really you should be in school it is a stupid question that if your own parent can't home school you then you shouldn't be home schooled. )

Answer 11

Ask her to hire you a private tutor

Answer 12

...Since you refuse to take an alternative route, (like simply going to school like normal people do) you can always hit the streets, go work, do something useful instead of waiting for your mother.

Answer 13

Maybe another relative isn't too busy to home school you.

Answer 14

I agree with Laughing...  Depending on your age and your own willingness to learn independently, you may be able to finish your education with home-schooling materials or on-line courses.  Public schools are overrated and most home-schooled children score above their peers on SAT's and college pre-entrance exams.  The only factor keeping their statistics from being staggering is that the majority of students do attend public or private schools rather than get their education from home.

     I believe that a controled home-environment is the best place to learn, provided you have an educator willing to do the work and teach all the necessary materials.  Many who are home-schooled are given the option of continuing their education from home or attending local schools, at about the 8th grade level, letting the student make the choice if there is a willing educator at  home.  

     If your mom doesn't have the time, perhaps someone else in your family does?  You might Google, "education from home", or, "home schooling options" to get more thorough information.

Answer 15

i homeschool myslef. my mom is home but i dont need her help for my program i am on. just get the right program and you dont need any help. there are usually online tutors u can go to if you do though.

Answer 16

Well I agree with a few of the people above me in that you can do online schooling, but it all depends on how old you are, your attention span and how self-motivated you are. If you have a low attention span, are under 13 or aren't self motivated than doing online schooling would be a mistake.

Most online schools allow your parents to check up on you from wherever they have a computer to see how far you are in doing your work. My sister (14 years old) and I just started homeschooling in January after being in a private school for our whole life. I can get through the work fine, but even though my sister can do the work on her own, my mom has to constantly push her to get her work done.

From experience, I think its best to get a regular school experience at a low age, but if that isnt possible or desirable then online school is the best. Try Allied High School or Penn Foster. They are a really good schools and give good feedback and interaction. If you are old enough and self motivated, alot of parent help isnt needed. BUT, a parent MUST be present when taking quizzes and exams. You have to stay on track, but the great thing is you can do your work anytime in the day, there are teachers to help you and they send you books and supplies.

Besides not being able to see my friends, i love it.  Once again, self-motivation is absolutely necessary. Also, my best friend is in the same boat and shes getting a tutor until she goes to boarding school in the fall.

Answer 17

I was home-schooled and my mother had a full time job, so I know where you are coming from. There are many options. There are academy's where you can go pick up your school work for the week every week and there are others that send you your school work for the week through mail. And there are some where you do all the work on-line. Many of my friends did these. What I did was my mother bought the books and we sat down together and planed out my goals for the school year and had weekly goals that I had to meet. She would grade my test, but I studied and did everything else on my own. I did this even in grade school, it helped me learn to manage my time and set goals and prepare myself for college. I am now finishing my Jr. year in college and I'm about to be a Sr. I loved being home-schooled and I hope you will to. Just don't cut yourself off from the world!

Answer 18

you can look on yahoo for a online homeschooling so the computer will explane everything

Answer 19

Hey i home school and it sucks straight and proper. School can be a pain, but after 15 schools i can truthfully say there all better then homeschooling. If your still determined try (key stone national high school .com) its a great online school system, you choose your classes and have online corespondents with your teachers. its the best way to go. I recommend a tutor for maths and foreign languages though.