This is what I would do. (sm)

Posted By: teacher when not doing MT on 2005-10-26
In Reply to: Need help on possibly homeschooling a 9th grader - undecided

I would buy a book on how to pass the GED, and teach the areas that the GED tests on. I haven't seen a GED test in some time, but I believe it covers math, science, reading...a little bit of everything.

Spend a couple of years, till the kid is 16 or so, working on the test and the studies around the test, but DO NOT TAKE THE TEST. Then I would look into the community colleges in the area, also tech colleges are good, and see what areas interest your child. MANY schools offer highschool diploma/GED training courses that combine a high school diploma with training for a trade. If I had to do it over again, that's definitely what I would have done. It's wonderful in a lot of ways. One is that it's FREE if they don't have their GED or diploma YET (that's why I say don't take the test. Just teach what's required for the GED because it's a good overall "general" list of what you need to know as an adult), and secondly, it's good because they are not only finishing up high school but also being trained to do something by the time they're 18. It's a win-win situation.

If I had a 9th grader, that's what I would do (assuming I had the time to spend several hours a day working on general info included in the GED handbook).

Good luck to you!

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Need help on possibly homeschooling a 9th grader - undecided
- GEEZZZZ!!!! What a heated debate about homeschooling!... - sis
  - I am not sure why, but this subject always (sm) - exHSer
- The down side to homeschooling - Just me
  - Then you obviously didn't witness some of the BEST homeschoolers. - My kids were NEVER sheltered.
  - No flame from me..... - SM
    - My comparison of homeschooling to MTing at home. - silly me
      - Well, in my case.... - Me again
- I also wish I had been homeschooled (sm) - Jen
  - Just as you probably feel that it's unfair... - SM
- All I can say is I wish my parents home schooled me. I ended up sm - Dancin Shoes
  - The vast majority... - SM
- Please read below for verbatim response from my son - undecided
  - Wow. I'd be transferring to a different school. - I can relate
  - I honestly could have written that....sm - Georgia gal
  - I would see about a private school..... - SM
    - Home Schooling Via the internet - OhioMT
      - Another link - OhioMT
  - Smart Young Man - OhioMT
    - I read that about the college exams! sm - undecided
- Home Schooling!!! - OhioMT
  - Thank you! sm - undecided
- While you're researching your options - Lindy
- BIG YES to HOMESCHOOLING - Beth
  - I agree.... the A Beka program is great!! - kitty
  - THANK YOU! You have given me some good info! - undecided
    - I glad I could be of help! - Beth
      - Thanks again! Kudos from the Moose state. :) - undecided
- I appreciate all responses, let me clairfy a bit. sm - undecided
  - My 17yo daughter..... - SM
  - I can totally relate sm - Another mom of 15 year old son.
  - Could I possibly talk with you through e-mail? - kitty
  - If he were my child I'd home school in a nannosecond and here's why...sm - Georgia gal
  - I kind of know how you feel.... - Dancing Bear2
    - Thank you! This is weird about the food. sm - undecided
      - Guess you'll have to come to my house for pizza! - Dancing Bear2
        Me, too! I thought I was the only weird one who liked canning and gardening. - nature girl
        Homemade is just better! - Dancing Bear2
        I'll pay shipping for some of that sauce! :) - undecided
        Sauce to Go?? - Dancing Bear2
  - Poor kid. You sound like a very caring mom. (sm) - teacher when not mt
    - Thank you. He could tutor :) I honestly think - undecided
- This is what I would do. (sm) - teacher when not doing MT
  - One more thing (sm) - teacher when not doing MT
    - You said it perfectly........ - kitty
- First, be very sure of the reasons that you want to homeschool. - homeschooler
- I would ask myself - SM
- Why would you do that to your child? - Kids need to be in school!!
  - No way would my kids be in regular school - No way
    - I hate to burst your bubble but.... - SM
  - Says who?........... - kitty
    - And now another thank you. - undecided
    - Home schooling - OhioMT
  - I agree - keeping any child - especially a 9th grader - out of school is selfish and cruel
    - How can you people be so cruel and nasty? - txmt
      - Oh, sorry then. I didn't realize that the only person allowed - to be rude and nasty on this site was you!
        No, YOU get over YOURSELF - txmt
        I'm sorry, but I don't understand why you would post - undecided
        Dear, I see more bitterness on the pro side of the equasion than the con - but of course
        I was trying to be nice. Even to children like you - undecided
        There are really some sickos on this board, for sure - disgusted
        Oh, it's Miss I Have the Last Word! - I know you!
      - Not Selfish - OhioMT
      - Thank you too! I'ts obvious that people aren't reading - undecided
        Best Wishes - OhioMT
      - and you sound like such a sweet, happy person yourself - speaking of counseling, you could use it
    - Keeping any child - Mrs. Naylor
      - DITTO!!!! - kitty
      - Thank you Mrs.Naylor. See message - undecided
  - YOU obviously know NOTHING about homeschooling and this is a - PERSONAL choice.
    - I don't need to know anything about it. My kids functioned fine in school - probably because I didn't smother them
    - You're right....they don't NEED to be in school... - kitty
      - WHAT??? - Kids need to be in school!!
        Every childs needs are different - OhioMT

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