Want to go back to public high school for last year, is it possible?

Question

I'm currently a home-schooled junior. I've taken a lot of courses on my own and done well, and I'm planning on taking a few AP tests this May and hope to do well on those too.

But as much as I hated my old high school, I want my parents and family to be proud of me. So, I want to go back for my entire Senior year so I can have the whole stupid "graduation" experience. I already know I could graduate myself and get into a decent college but my parents REALLY want me to have a "real" diploma.

It's really important to my Dad especially, so I really need to do this! The thing is, I'm pretty sure with my test scores I could go back. But I'm scared they'll not accept my credits and put me in the ninth grade or something. Also, if I score 5s on AP tests I don't want it all to go down the drain just because I didn't take the stupid public school class. I want credit for all my hard work!

Is it possible to go back and stay on the same level I am now?

Answer 1

well sure you can go back they give you a placement test to see what level your at if you studied hard there wont be a problem home schools can go to college and geta diploma but that is up to you and your parents good luck in whatever you decide

Answer 2

I guess you will have to write up your transcripts and check with your local school district.

But honestly, I agree with HS Mom.  It sounds like  you've worked hard at homeschooling and you have nothing to be ashamed of.  Homeschooling does result in a real diploma and you could have an awesome graduation ceremony on your own.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Your AP scores would be more important for college admission and credit.  They should not affect your high school credits.

I would make sure you have a good transcript and portfolio of all of the work you've done while HS'ing.

Why did your parents homeschool you if they want a "real" diploma?  A homeschool diploma IS a real diploma.  What's more important for college are not only your AP courses and tests, but also the transcript, portfolio, ACT/SAT scores, and any community organizations you've been involved in.

You *can* have a graduation experience by going through a ceremony with other HS'ed kids.  Or better yet, have your own big, huge, graduation celebration!  It will be about you and you alone - not 500-2000 other kids and you.  The whole thing is overrated as is the "senior year" of high school.

You probably have more "credits" than the current juniors in public school.  Instead of going back there, why not start some community college courses instead.  Between those, and your AP tests, by the time you would normally have graduated high school, you could have sophomore or junior status in college.

JMO as a HS'ing mom

Answer 4

Wow, your parents have put that much emphasis on something with such little value. Do they realize that a high school diploma qualifies you to work at McDonalds?

The good news for you is that you have gotten almost all your education completed at home, so one little year isn't likely to completely wash your education away.

The downside is that many school administrators are prejudiced against homeschooolers (not that they won't take you in - that $5,000 check looks mighty good to them - they will merely make it difficult for you). Don't be surprised if they tell you that you have to retake a year or several years of school ($cha-ching$).

Answer 5

Alright, while public school does have it's down-sides, it's not all bad.

You may have to test out of many subjects, especially if your high school is really strict. If you get the 5's your shooting for on the AP exam, then you should have no problem receiving credit for those. The best way to approach it would be through your school. They are all different, individual bureaucracies...and aren't really regulated. Many schools, require a tech credit, PE Credits, health, speech, etc. PE would be hard to test out of, but you could take CLEP exams to get out of the others. I know the district I am in, would have a hard time accepting credits from schools, because they don't transfer credits from other districts easily...so I'm sure homeschool credits would mean absolutely nothing to them. You'd have to approach the school about it. I would have my parents call the district before I took any action..b/c you could potentially be screwed up. That and any other "Standardized Tests", like, TAKS, in Texas, may need to be passed. [but if your on the AP Level, you'll have absolutely no problem.]

Good Luck hun!

I'm a Junior in High School..

and I personally can't wait for the experiences.

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