Homeschooling

The very little I know is what the misses has filled me in on - but I know some resources offer accreditation and a transcript/diploma that is accepted by colleges:

http://compuhigh.com/

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Originally Posted by TheAudOne

Home taught children are graded, depending on how you home school you need to follow the same out line as teachers do, although it isnt as strict as far as passing and failing go.... you turn in a portfolio of sorts that shows what your teaching, what your child has learned and any work you feel would prove this.

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Who do you turn the portfolio into, the college you are applying to, or is there an accredited education council for home schooling that issues a high school diploma based on the approved curriculum that was used by the in-home teacher? Thanks in advance for the replies... :)

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Originally Posted by Smulkin

The very little I know is what the misses has filled me in on - but I know some resources offer accreditation and a transcript/diploma that is accepted by colleges:

http://compuhigh.com/

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thanks you posted as i was typing. :)

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Originally Posted by Gecko Den

Out of curiosity, as I don't think it was mentioned yet, when does a home schooled child "graduate"? Do they take a GED exam or do they receive their diplomas via a "home school association"? Also, when applying for colleges, what do they use for transcripts, as I recall, waaaaay back when I was applying for colleges (in the early eighties..no old jokes), they looked heavily at things like GPA, class rank, extra curricular activities, etc....

I would think that if home schooling is as popular these days, as has been suggested by some, that the colleges would have to adapt their acceptance criteria to make it fair to the home schooled? Anyone have any insight on this, or am I going to have to Google?

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And yes, they take the GED coarse plus the regular college entrance exams.

A question I wonder about is, why are we trusting complete strangers to teach our children? I sleep good at night knowing I protect my daughter from what I can, so with all the sad things happening at schools around the globe, I know I'm doing my part to keep my daughter away from it. She could very well face all those things and worst out side of school, but atleast I know I tried to shield her form them.

quite a few years ago now, i went to a homeschooling meeting which discussed this very issue. there were a group of homeschoolers who were in college/university. one was there to become a teacher, another was getting her degree in nursing. i'm sick right now and can't remember what the others were taking. all of them simply put down they were homeschooled on their applications. the schools had them write acceptance exams, which they passed and were given a place in the school.

it was shared with us, at that time from a representitive of the homeschooling association that top universities in canada and the united states often prefer a homeschooled child to a schooled one... since homeschooling and university are so similar. the child must be a self starter, motivated within and able to work alone.

as for what qualifies a homeschooler to be 'graduated'.

there's a few different ways. you can write your dogwood exam (which you write exams in grade 10, 11 and 12) - you can get your GED or... as in our case, your teacher (me) says you are and then you are!

my daughter hasn't had any problems at all gaining employment as a graduate of homeschooling. not a single employer (during an interview) ever had a problem with her being homeschooled... in fact, they were all very interested and impressed with her ability to learn without being lead.

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Originally Posted by Gecko Den

Who do you turn the portfolio into, the college you are applying to, or is there an accredited education council for home schooling that issues a high school diploma based on the approved curriculum that was used by the in-home teacher? Thanks in advance for the replies... :)

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it depends on how you are registered.

there are lots of choices for homeschooling families.

you can register at a school, many have homeschooling teachers which grade your child's work. (most of these also offer the child access to sports, dances and any classes they may wish to take).

you can register at a school and have them not involved at all in your child's education. just simply use them as a place to register.

you can register with distant education... and they will supply cir. and grades.

there are others... really... the options are almost endless. each created to support the homeschooling family in whatever their goals are.

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

quite a few years ago now, i went to a homeschooling meeting which discussed this very issue. there were a group of homeschoolers who were in college/university. one was there to become a teacher, another was getting her degree in nursing. i'm sick right now and can't remember what the others were taking. all of them simply put down they were homeschooled on their applications. the schools had them write acceptance exams, which they passed and were given a place in the school.

it was shared with us, at that time from a representitive of the homeschooling association that top universities in canada and the united states often prefer a homeschooled child to a schooled one... since homeschooling and university are so similar. the child must be a self starter, motivated within and able to work alone.

as for what qualifies a homeschooler to be 'graduated'.

there's a few different ways. you can write your dogwood exam (which you write exams in grade 10, 11 and 12) - you can get your GED or... as in our case, your teacher (me) says you are and then you are!

my daughter hasn't had any problems at all gaining employment as a graduate of homeschooling. not a single employer (during an interview) ever had a problem with her being homeschooled... in fact, they were all very interested and impressed with her ability to learn without being lead.

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Thanks. :)

i think the biggest "theme" in this thread (for me) is... regardless of where you send your child to be educated... or who does the education... as long as you, as their parent, are making an educated choice for them as an individual - then you can feel good about that decision.

if, however, you are simply homeschooling or schooling without really being educated about your child's needs or the options available to you... then IMO you are being remiss in your job as parent. to homeschool simply because you think it would be cool to say you are a homeschooling parent... IMO you are doing it for the wrong reasons.

i know GREAT parents who send their kids to school and their kids are thriving. i also know some GREAT parents who homeschool their kids. one of my favorite homeschooling families in my area - the mom is a university professor and the dad is a music teacher. they have a nanny who cares for the kids when they are both working, but they have flexible schedules to be there to school their kids. and those kids are the coolest kids i've ever met! they hold weekly jam sessions (have a drum set, piano, guitars, bongos etc) in their living room! who needs a dining room table after all!

i aspire to be learn as much from them as i can!

I agree - parental involvement in your child's education is KEY whether it's helping with homework, talking about the day at school or answering random questions - anything can be a potential learning experience - that applies no matter what mode of education your kids are involved with. The lack of parents who show up for parent/teacher conferences is both telling and disturbing.