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It is possible, but you have to have your mothers approval to do so of course. She would also have to be able to work with you some or find some one who can. I would look into a good co op in your area. Usually Home school families are willing to help you out. Try local churches or the library, they usually can refer you.
As for curriculum, there are a tone out there and a lot are self teaching with a key for your mother to check your work.
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I've known people it really worked for, and I've known people that it didn't.
well depending on your family's financial situation maybe you could get a private tutor to teach you the subject while your mom is at work and your mom can help you when she has the time.
there are LOTs of online homeschool programs now...go to google and type it in.
You could go to public school or get a private teacher.or if you dont care about education you can drop out.i think you should just move to a place with better public schools, like where I live, San Diego. Either way it is your decision.
It sounds like you are the perfect kind of person to be able to do it yourself! Sorry I don't have any specific advice for you, but I am impressed by your drive. I think any homeschool curriculum could be adapted to be done without a separate teacher and student. Maybe you could find more info at your states homeschool association website--I know my state has one--you could find it on any search engine, probably.
Good Luck!
I live in PA and we have several cyber schools. See if SC has any. Here in PA they are free, acredited public schools where you do everything online yet still get all required classes to graduate and go to college. Good Luck
try keystonehighschool.com
its really great and is an international homeschool. I'm in it and I am almost done. Its really great, and if you have a financial problem they have a paying system in which you pay monthly payments interest-free. Oh yeah, if you want to finish high school sooner, like i'm trying to do, you can do it or take the regular 4 years. They are very flexible and the instructors help you every step of the way. You can do internet courses or correspondence
Visit hslda.com and click on In Your State to the left. That will give you the home school laws in your state. It appears all you have to do is write a letter to the superintendant explaining that you can teach yourself or your mother is able to explain assignments to you. Keep a calendar and mark each day of attendance. You'll also need a curriculum. Look on Rainbow Resources for curriculum ideas.
In theory, yes, you should be able to homeschool yourself. Many do it on line, some curriculum follow the workbook approach, there are many different materials that can be used. To homeschool with a busy mom is possible if you are a dedicated learner and can work independently to achieve your goal. And make sure you have a good solid educational goal and keep it. You could make a pact with your mom to do your own schooling and help with the household chores and work. It is very, very difficult to be a single parent trying to do it all-she obviously values education and has goals of her own to make a better life for you. For that reason alone public school is advantages for a parent so they can stick the kid in school and not worry. (been there, did that, total disaster) All the programs I have used can be used by the child independently if the child is dedicated and mature enough to actually work while the mom is away.
Financially homeschooling really is not that expensive. I think you can do it because by the time homeschooling get to high school they do more independent studies. But I would say get to with your Mom and research which method of homeschooling will be good for you and what are your state requirements for homeschooling. The thing I like about homeschooling is that it has no boundaries.
online homeschooling - there are classes and you can get a full degree and even skip a grade somtimes. The only problem is that u r skipping gym, art, etc. and missing out on all social activities that a public school offers- socialing w/ teachers and students plus dances and sports events...
I am a homeschooling mom in NC. The laws are somewhat different in SC but I think this would be possible if you are motivated. Single parents DO homeschool though it is not easy. There are good comprehensive online programs such as http://www.keystonehighschool.com/. But there will be no one pushing you so you will have to push yourself. You and your mom could encourage each other and learn together.
Google SC homeschool and find a local support group. Here is one link to get you started: http://www.carolinahomeschooler.com/...
When you find some local groups, ask if there are any single parent. It is really nice for a parent to be able to talk to someone else in the same situation. And the people in the support group can help you understand the SC laws and how to operate under them.
I'm in the same situation. I'm being homeschooled through Penn Foster High School.
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I hate the public school system also.
A Beka has a GREAT deal to offer. You can get dvds that will teach everything to you. It's pretty much self-taught. If you have any questions you can always call them and they can help you if you are stuck on a problem. But your mom would probably have to be there some also, I don't know. You would probably just have to look into it more to find out for sure. You can always contact A Beka and they will give you a free catalog through the mail that you can order your supplies from.
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Good Luck! I hope you will be able to homeschool! ☻
Okay I don't know about America but here in Australia there are schools (such as SIDE) that not only specialise in home education but provide you with teachers you can email, phone etc if you're having problems with your lessons. Don't know if there's anything like that in the US but it might be one way you could study on your own and still have someone to turn to for help if your mum can't help you out.
Hannah
Be cautioned about "being your own teacher". You'll kid yourself if you try, and fool yourself if you go through with it. DON'T EVER UNDERESTIMATE THE VALUE of another's expertise and experience.
I don't know the specifics of the school you don't like but you may be able to find a homeschool group in your area that might be able to offer you some opportunities. Also, try to find as many educational "extra-curriculum" clubs after school. Many may qualify: community orchestras, 4H, sports, math clubs, chess clubs...Even programs at the Junior College and/or library. They really make the student! (and will help you with college entrance)
Try to see if your mom can put you in contact with some professors in her school for direction in your best fields of interest!
Also, in contacting HomeSchool networks try placing "HomeSchool, North Carolina, (or your city) " in "Search" or check the yellow pages.
(Know this: I had a homeschool musical ensemble and the best musician was NOT a homeschooler. We couldn't perform without him either!) Have fun investigating!!
Visit http://Hslda.com
and There is Switched on school house wich is discs and It grades your work but your mom will need to look into that!
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http://aophomeschool.com It will give you more info!
Hope this Helps!
The first thing I would suggest is to identify exactly what it is about the public school system that you "hate." If homeschool doesn't address that issue, then you will also hate homeschool. You may also find alternative solutions that address this issue that don't involve leaving school.
Once you know what you don't like about public school, then determine what your educational goals are. I'm not talking about long range specifically, like, "I want to be a doctor, " (although if you can identify these it will help) but more like, "I need to pass AP Biology in order to become the doctor I want to be." Or "I want to study the classics."
Be careful with this, and make sure you are setting goals that are really your goals, and not someone else's. You don't want to put yourself in a position of having to do something that you detest because you adopted someone elses vision of who you are to become. Make sure it is something that YOU want to learn. But, work with your mother and perhaps other adults who can provide good advice. And bear in mind that the state will have its own agenda of "required subjects" for you to take. (But you can address the curriculum for these differently than the school would.)
You have just taken responsibility for your own education, and a wonderful world awaits. Now that you know where you want to go, all you have to do is figure out how to get there.
The very first step I would suggest is to find a "mentor." In many homeschooling situations, this is Mom. But it doesn't have to be. Grandparents, aunts & uncles, even Dad can be a mentor if they are willing to do it. Or you might find a friend that can fill this role for you. Even if you stay in public school, or transfer to a private school, I would still suggest that you find a mentor. You mentor is a person who you can discuss things with, and who can gently steer you as you study.
With your mentor, you can now evaluate all of the options that are available to you to reach your goal. If it works out that homeschool is the best option, your mentor is willing to help keep you on course, and your mother (and possibly the mentor) are willing to take the responsibility to meet the legal requirements for you to homeschool, you are good to go.
I have to assume you are at least of junior high (middle school) age if you are asking this question. I think pretty much any curriculum can be self taught at this point, unless you are not very good in reading comprehension. The only thing you would really need help with is math.
I can't speak for other programs, but I have used the Christian Liberty Academy curriculum for 15 years. They even have an online math tutoring program in their program. Check out their website.
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