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Would you skip a grade under these conditions?

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I am 15 years old and a while back I had to stay in 5th grade because I had been homeschooling my whole life and my mom didn't want me to jump into middle school so quickly. I did VERY well doing that because I had already studied the 5th grade before. I stayed in public school up until 8th grade, where I homeschooled that year. I want to go back to high school now and because I took a few 9th grade classes that 8th grade year I am now able to skip my freshman year and go straight to 10th grade,BUT I am not allowed any "fun' classes such as art, drama, home ec, ect. I have to take 6-7 core classes instead of 4 each day. Right now my schedule looks like this (French, AP human geography, Life Science, 10th grade English) next day (Drivers ED/ health, Earth Science, World History, Geometry). So the question is... Would you skip a grade if it meant not having any "fun" classes, studying your butt off, but graduating a year earlier? (but remember I not really "skipping" I'm going back to my correct grade level)

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  1. dont skip 9th grade caz it will look bad on ur college transscript. trust me. i have enough credits to be a junior , but im a sophmore caz i took hs classes in middle school. u should've skip grades in midle school or elemntary school. take some ap classses and get lot of credits , and it will look good on ur hs transcript


  2. I probaly wouldnt skip :P. I would do anything to be in the 10th grade. I failed the 8th grade in the 2006-2007 school year so yeah that sucks. I manage to pass the 2007-2008 with great grades and now im in honor classes for this year! But you should be happy to graduate a year earlier that shows just how smart you are!

  3. Speaking from experience and looking back, I would advise you to NOT SKIP the year.  As an adult, you will be able to have less and less "fun", as there will be more limits on your time--from your boss/job, spouse, kids, volunteering, church, etc.  

    Everyone will want a chunk of your time, and it is those "other" interests that you explore as a youth that will determine if you merely exist, or actually live and enjoy life.

    Exploring hobbies/interests while in school (high school or college) will help you determine what you are truly interested in, and if you were to explore those interests for the first time as an adult, you would have to outlay a fair amount of money for instructions, supplies, etc., plus find the time to fit it in.

    My son, a rising senior this year, has been in the select chorus since middle school, performed at the White House and the Vatican--and he loved it...but he gave it up for this upcoming year, because his other love, art, had not been available to him because of the time his AP courses and other advanced diploma classes ate up.

    HE made the choice to give up chorus to take art again, his first class since grade six.  This was all his own decision, and I supported either option.

    I think humanities help develop the soul of a person, and make the difference in so many ways....please consider slowing down life a bit, and finding some outside interests--and what better way to learn what you like, than from the "fun" courses.

    To play devil's advocate, however, I would remind you that most schools have extra-curricular clubs that allow you to explore interests in  the activities you don't have the time to take  courses during  your school day.

    Good luck!  The important thing is to enjoy life as much as you can!

  4. Just based on what you said, I might encourage you to consider graduating with your correct class.  One, homeschooling kids tend to be a little more mature than their peers.  At 19, would you want to be in your senior year?  Two, while you do have several challenging course you do have others that I bet your are well prepared for as a homeschooler - Drivers Ed, English and Earth Science.  

    Do consider if you are ready to jump into the college search mode.  In a year, you will be in the thick of things.  

    Best wishes.


  5. That really depends on if you think you can handle it.  If you think you would get burnt out, then you might be better off graduating "on time".  If you think you can handle that many core classes, then go for it.  Also would you still be with friends?  

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