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Senior High Home Schooling: Help Is On The Way! |
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Beth Gabriel |
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Senior High Home Schooling: Help is on the way!
Help is on the way! Many cities have parent co-ops to help share
resources. Check with your local library to see where and when
your local home schooling group meets. Sharing books and
resources with other parents is an excellent, low cost option.
What if your child is smarter than you? It's a scary thought,
isn't it? But don't feel bad - be proud of the great job that
you've done so far. A great resource of your 'advanced student'
is to tap into the online home schooling resources. There are
curriculums that can be purchased and completed online. Some
will provide textbooks as well as standard home schooling
products. Another option is to take classes that can be held in
a virtual classroom, students can use a web cam to participate
or they can simply use lecture based courses online.
Should you consider public or private school instead? Many
parents feel that during the high school years, education at
home is too difficult. They consider sending their child to
public high school. But, this can be a difficult and troublesome
transition for your teenager. The environment in a public high
school can be anything but rewarding or inviting to a child who
has been home schooled up until now. A private school may be
better, but still has draw backs including cost. There are still
the problems with your child being 'the new kid' at school. New
friends, new teachers, new expectations are all anxiety
producing for your child.
What else can I do? If you feel over-whelmed about home
schooling your senior high school student and don't want to
consider public or private high school - what else can you do?
Consider your network of fellow parents who home school. What
are you best at? What are their strengths? There may be a way to
trade skills with other parents. A parent who has skills and
interests in high school educating may be willing to teach your
child along with their child in trade for you teaching one of
their children who is younger. The double bonus here is added
socialization for both high school students.
Post Secondary Option Another resource for your 'advanced
student' is the post secondary option at your local college or
junior college. This has great advantages for both you and your
student. Your child won't be branded as 'the new kid' - everyone
at college is new. Many times you don't pay college tuition for
the classes that your child takes. Your child receives high
school credit and enjoys the socialization and mental
stimulation that advanced classes can bring. It's a win - win
for both of you!
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