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Homeschooling
High
School
Students
Yikes!
My
child
is a
genius
and
smarter
than
me!
It’s
a
scary
thought,
isn’t
it?
But
remember
to
stop
and
congratulate
yourself
and
your
child
– be
proud
of
the
great
job
that
you’ve
done
so
far.
A
great
resource
for
your
‘genius’
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.
The
online
options
for
your
student
are
endless.
For
starters,
just
do a
Google
search
for
'home
school
high
school'
and
see
all
the
information
that
comes
up.
Also,
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.
Should you stop home schooling and consider public or
private school instead?
Many parents feel that during the high school years,
education at home is too difficult and find it hard to challenge their child.
They consider sending their child to public high school. But, this can be a
difficult and troublesome transition for your 'brainy' teenager. The environment
in a public high school can be anything but stimulating to an advanced student
or even inviting to a child who has been home schooled up until now. A private
school may be better, but still may not tailor their curriculum to the advanced
student not to mention the expense of high tuition. 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 other options are there? 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?
Networking Option
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.
Independent Study Option
Does your local school district or county office of
education offer an alternative education program for high school students? Many
districts offer independent study programs that allow high school students to
take courses at home. They provide textbooks and course materials and a resource
teacher who meets regularly with the student to review assignments. Good
programs are flexible, offering a wide selection of courses, access to necessary
resources (such as lab supplies, videos, etc.), and knowledgeable, accessible
resource teachers. This option works very well for self-motivated students.**
College
Post Secondary Option
Another resource for your ‘advanced' high school student
is the post secondary option at your local college or junior college. This has
great advantages for both you and your child. Your child won’t be branded as
‘the new kid’ – everyone at college is new. Many times you aren't required to
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 great option for both of you!
By Beth Gabriel
We developed
http://www.Help-For-High-School-Moms.info and
http://www.Home-School-101.info to give parents ideas to help with home
schooling their most valuable asset - their kids! Please remember to bookmark
our site. Thanks for visiting!
** Note: Independent Study Option was added to
the original article by All Things Homeschool as another additional high school
education option.
Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Beth_Gabriel
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