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Should I start homeschooling in 8th grade?
I've been going to public school since kindergarten (I'm in eighth grade now), and honestly, I'm frustrated by how little we actually learn at school in comparison to the amount of "busy-work" we do. I only have a few classes where I actually feel as if I'm learning anything - the rest are seemingly pointless. Would homeschooling be a good option? And if so, are there any online learning programs you would recommend? Also, is it a good idea to start in the middle of the school year or should I wait until next year (ninth grade)? Thank you!!
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This is something that requires you and your parents to have a conversation on the subject. It appears your public school has not challenged you enough.
For some reason you are placed in a class of students who need more time to grasp the subject then you do. Public school teachers with class sizes ranging from 24 to 31 students have to teach to the medium ability of the class. This leaves students like you wanting more and slower learning students behind.
Home schooling does allow for greater challenges though there is a curriculum that is followed and once a week you attend a class at the homeschool classroom. You do not get to sit home alone and learn on your own. A parent must be willing and able to monitor and teach the different subjects to you. Some home school programs will allow students to work with other students in their home if say both your parents must work.
There are other alternatives to home schooling. There are charter schools and private schools where you may find more challenging classes and teachers. The benefit here to you is the resources these schools will have that a home school program will not have.
My advice is not to look to make the change with the fall semester given that it so close at hand. You need to sit down with your parents and tell them you need a more challenging education then your present are providing. Once you explain to them why you feel this way you can ask them about homeschooling, possibly attending a charter school or if they can afford a private school for you where you will be challenged more.
This is not something you can do on your own it takes an action by your parents. Once they decide that you need a change and what they can afford to do for you. Then together you can move forward. If they and you have the time to do the research to find the right program for you. It might be possible to make the change for the spring semester just don't count on it.
You may only have the opportunity to do this one time so make sure you do it right.
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Sounds like you are not being challenged enough in school.
Maybe you can speak to your parents and have a conference with a counselor . It's possible you can take some test to determine where you need to be. A lot of schools have classes that will challenge you more if not possibly a new school.
Homeschool from what I know has to follow a particular curriculum so you may be learning the same things although I am not 100% sure.
The best advice I can give you is to talk to your parents and speak to your teachers at school about testing your aptitude.
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Have you mentioned your feelings to your parents? There may be a chance to get you into a private school. I had to do that for one daughter when she was falling a grade and a half behind others and having trouble reading. We put her in a Christian school but there are non relgious private schools also. This made all the difference for 2 years we could afford it and she got caught up fine.
I am sure there must be home schooling programs in your area, of parents who home school cus that will be your best source of info for your area. Just do a net search for 'homeschooling in ..... and put your state's name. Then through contacting the many groups listed, find out what local groups are in your area. That is where you and your parents will get the information that will best help you make your decision. You might try to arrange with parents to meet several other families with kids your age and ask how it works for them or if any can share about the change from public to home schooling, the plusses and minuses on that. Good luck.
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