How does homeschool work?

Answer 1

You apply to the education system in your county for homeschooling. You can get the number from either a public school or the phone book under the Education secretary of your county. You can also do an internet search for "homeschool" and your county name. This will usually return a support group or the section in your county's public school system website that deals with homeschool. You must adhere to guidelines that are given by the state. Though the guidelines must be strictly adhered to, the guidelines themselves are generally not strict. Most states allow much freedom in homeschooling, requiring only a standardized test and portfolio or teacher evaluation yearly. Most states only require the main 5 subjects, and allow for freedom in how to carry out those requirements. For instance you may use library books, traditional textbooks, videos, online courses, hands on "real life" learning, paid courses and tutors, co-ops with other homeschoolers, or a combination of all of the above. You may choose your own books, methods, curricula, hours, and electives. It can be, with hard work and diligence, a wonderful experience for all involved and it also a well known fact that children that are homeschool have higher grade averages and often also learn unique skills that place them in a certain "niche." It can be almost free, using the library, textbook exchanges, the internet and community classes...or cost as much as a thousand dollars per child per year. If you join a support group, you will meet with other homeschoolers on a regular basis and go to places not afforded to public school children at your own discretion. Many homeschooled students take 5 or more educational field trips per year. There are as many ways to homeschool as there are 2 million homeschoolers, and parents must search to find the way that fits their own family. If one wishes to homeschool the first step is to join or contact a support group. Support groups quickly steer parents in the right direction for complying with the state, finding curriculum, setting goals, and maintaining healthy social activity. Usually the first year is a year of getting involved with the support group, sending a letter to your local school board, and trying out different styles of teaching and learning. After that one moves steadily toward the goal for the individual child. Support groups are the key first step.

Answer 2

Home schooling is hard, but if you get the hang of it, it's actually really good. Home schooling takes a lot of self motivation. It also takes a lot of determination. : )

Answer 3

you can home school your kid however way you need or want to. You can sit and write in books all day, learn at own time, or just simply ask your child what she and or he is interested in and think of ways to do it.Remember the social life is hard for homeschooling get involved in as many things as you can. Especially for teens...Homeschooling can be a challenge even for a college trained professor. However, it is very rewarding and children can learn at their own pace and learn anywhere in the world. The first thing to determine is where is your child in education now. You can have your child take placement tests to determine the level of education that they need or you could just continue where the public school left off. Once you decide the level of education you have to decide are you going to develop the curriculum or are you going to use a online school? To answer this you must decide if you have the experience and the patience to develop a curriculum. It is easier to develop for the younger child but as they get older it becomes more difficult. The high school student will need to complete certain requirements if they plan on attending college. The solution I recommend is to use an accredited online school. This gives you a curriculum, lesson plans, books and a school for your child to participate in. The top online schools use certified teachers for course work. Your child will participate in class with a teacher and other students much like brick and mortar schools but they could be anywhere in the world.

As far as socialization for the teen that is easy. There are local home school organizations that your teen can participate in which have proms, sports, clubs and other activities with kids their own age. So don't let anyone tell you that your child will grow up as a misfit because they were home schooled. The other thing to consider about homeschooling your child is the fact that they will not be around the constant influence of other people. They won't have to learn about the modified history of the planet, or revised economic plan but they can learn about anything that you chose.