Would it make sense to start homeschooling in the middle of my sophmore year?

Question

I have always been a good student, but I have usually been able to get good grades without putting a ton of effort into it. My mom and i have both noticed that I am getting lazy and we think that I would benefit from homeschooling.

I seem to respond better to one on one learning and, because class sizes are getting so big, it is getting hard for me to keep up.

I am in all honors classes and my mom is more than qualified to teach me.

Does starting homeschooling in the middle of the year make sense?

Answer 1

If you are a sophomore you are probably old enough for community college. Apply & go there. My daughter & her cousin started at age 15. My son started at age 16. They all homeschooled. If you want to be in public school for the clubs, cliques, and activities that's one thing. If you want a real education it's time to leave public school behind since it's only a warehouse for children in our society anyway. Public schools have never been about education. Just read 'The Underground History of American Education' by John Taylor Gatto. Sounds like it's time for you to spread your wings and fly away from your present institutionalized life into the real world where freedom and education await.

Answer 2

Since homeschooling is more of a personal journey and you will settle into your own pace, I see no reason for finishing out a year in school. It never made sense to me when people would wait to homeschool just because school ends in June-- I mean, if you're not ready to start or need to make arrangements, I could see putting it off, but just to finish out school? I don't get it.

As soon as you start homeschooling your time and your pace will be your own, the beginning/end of the public school year become irrelevant.

Answer 3

Yes, go for it! Homeschooling is so great for so many people!!!!!!! To be able to concentrate on and learn about what you want to learn about on your own schedule is perfect for many students and I know lots of homeschoolers who go on to good colleges(including Harvard and Yale!) so don't worry about that aspect of it.

I would suggest going to the library or getting some books on amazon.com about homeschooling so you have an idea about how others do it. Good luck and CONGRATS on thinking about homeschooling. If you do it, I don't think you will ever regret it!!

Answer 4

If your mom is on board with it, go for it!

Just be aware that you can't get lazy with homeschooling either... it does take commitment and work, but it is a wonderful method of homeschooling.

Answer 5

Of course it makes sense! You can start homeschooling anytime, most generally.

Make sure you check out the requirements for withdrawal from the public school. A good place to start is hslda.org

If you were on a block schedule (meaning you finish an entire subject in one semester), you probably already got credit for your first semester, so you could start with new classes and finish out your sophomore "credits"

If you were on a more traditional schedule ( a full year to complete a course) then you would lose those credits on your transcript.

BUT, that is no big deal, you can start right now and make up an entire year's worth of work and still have a nice summer.

You sound like you are ready and I bet you will excel in a homeschooling environment.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 6

Yes it make sense! Do what you need to do now. Don't put it off.

Answer 7

Many students start their homeschool prgram in the middle of the school year - and even later.  The fact you are a sophmore will allow you the opportunity to see of homeschooling is the route for you without getting into your later years of high school (though many students chose to homeschool their senior year).  Also, if you are running the risk of failng your sophmore year, then this might be a good time to try a different education modality.

Be sure to check out the laws for your state before you get started.  If you visit http://www.hslda.org you can find the laws for your specific state and also to find out about your state-level organizations.  Also, be sure to get involved with other homeschool students in your area and join a local support group.  Don't go at it alone.  

Good Luck!