Will they let me?

Question

Okay, next year of school I am going to start being homeschooled and I can't wait for that. But the problem is, I only have one trimester left of this cruddy school and it's bad there. Since I have a couple of months left, will they let me do Independent studies? I know they have it available to students because I checked. My mom is okay with it and she can't homeschool me until this grade is over. She knows what's going on though. I have read into this and our only concern is that they won't let me do it because there is only a couple of months left. Is there anyway I could get this right away until the end of the school year? I am an honors student with good grades. Please don't tell me not to or that I will be isolated from the world because I am active and do several things during a day and have plenty of friends to hang out with. Should I talk to my counselor about it or what?

Answer 1

I homeschool my three kids.  Once the decision to homeschool has been made, the remaining school time can be tedious and excruciating.  Even so, it would probably be better to just stick it out.  It's only a couple of months.  As for the "socializing" thing.  You should just learn to turn a deaf ear to it.  The school system is not the only way to socialize.  Honestly, my kids get  way more opportunities to socialize now that they are homeschooled.  Many people who are against homeschooling just use the stereotypical socialization argument to disagree with something they don't understand.  Don't take any advice from people who have no experience.  You sound articulate and understanding.  You'll do fine.

Answer 2

Well if it's something you want to do then you should definitely talk to someone about setting it up. I'd just start homeschooling now, or if you can't afford to get materials or whatever the issue is, unschool and use library materials until next grade when your mom can start homeschooling you, but this could be difficult. If you want to and you and your mom both feel it's the right thing to do, go for it. They should let you.

Answer 3

aYeah, talk to your counselor. actually, I really feel quite sorry for you. I hope you are successful, but I would not hold my breath in anticipation of you getting this wish.

Answer 4

I think it sound like a good idea.

Answer 5

The wonderful thing about homeschooling is that the public schools don't have a right to say no.

Check hslda.org for information specifically about the laws in your state.

Answer 6

yes, talk to the counselor,but remember he/she may have an agenda you don't suspect. If trimester means you haven't started the 3rd course period, you could opt for independent studies or if your district allows, you can get college level credit at an university/coll/tech coll. since you are honor level. Have your mom contact the local home school association and find out what others have done. Yours is not an uncommon situation. Even if you "miss" this "Mester" you can catch up by doubling up. You didn't say what year HS you are in or if hs at all. Generic:get mom to talk to home school assoc. pronto. Best wishes.                                                          I am a retired hs teacher who is beginning to forget all my learning!!! But one thing I do know about the learning environment is you must be in a situation WHERE YOU CAN LEARN. My grand kids are all home schooled. Check out Ohio's off site learning as well as Illinois'.

Answer 7

yes you should talk to the school principal or counselour. another solution would be to start homeschooling after you finish the trimester. I't cant be too bad. i'd love to homeschool omg.. to stya at home and learn and.. it would be much more useful than going to school and you still get lots of time to have friends. I say: good for you!!!  bye

Answer 8

yes i would talk to my counceler good luck

Answer 9

I'd say just let this school year play itself out and start fresh with the home schooling for next year but if you just can't take it anymore... I pulled my son out part way through the year and started his home schooling towards the end of the regular school year. It wasn't as big a hassle as I thought it would be and if you have the chance to do an independent study program, it may be a good test run for what your home schooling may be like next year.

Good luck with the home schooling.

Answer 10

What homeschool program will you be using?

Perhaps you could leave school now and do the Robinson Curriculum - it's independent study - no supervision necessary. And it's not that expensive, you are really just paying for the materials. http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com.

Good luck. School sucks.

Answer 11

I believe school socialization is more of a negitive these days. There are so many kids and so much going on the teacher can't stop the bad influences. I just pulled my son from school 2 weeks ago and he loves it at home and I can see a difference in his behavior already.