Mrs. Readsalot Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 He is 15 and has been homeschool all of his life. We live in a neighborhood with a lot of kids so he knows everyone on the bus. It was raining this morning so most of the parents drove the kids to the bus stop. He said he was nervous but excited too. We weighed a lot of pros and a few cons before making this decision. We have a wonderful public high school that offers a lot of AP courses, tech courses and computer courses. His first semester as a 10th grader he will be taking English 10, Biology, Trig, and French 1 He has already tested out of the high school graduate requirement for Algebra (thank you chalkdust for preparing him so well) He had to take the Algebra exam after not having algebra for over a year(we did geometry last year) and received a wonderful score. They have also granted him credits in Chemistry, Geometry, World and Us History, American Government, Health and PE, and music. He will be able to start taking AP courses in the 11th grade. He is very excited about joining the engineering club. My heart feels very good about this decision. Homeschooling was a wonderful experience for us, and I would not have changed a thing about it. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 It does sound like a good decision for him! Congratulations on preparing him so well! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I am so impressed your high school gave your son credit for so many classes. I am the only homeschooler in a homeschool unfriendly town. I do not think I would get such a good outcome. Congrats to you and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 In Maryland their is a rule in the board of education concerning homeschooling. At first the counselor said flat out they would not take any credits(she didn't know about the rule). Then our home school liason (she works for the public school system) stepped in and even attended a meeting with the guidance couselor with us. Honestly he received more credits than I could have hoped for. In total they gave him 12 credits ( I didn't list all of them earlier) I had boxes filled with the materials he had completed, as well as my teaching schedules. I had also prepared a portfolio with the work complete in each subject as well as pictures of the materials used. They were amazed, I don't think they had ever encountered a classical homeschooler before. He should be home soon. I hope his day when well; I am looking forward to hearing all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 In Maryland their is a rule in the board of education concerning homeschooling. At first the counselor said flat out they would not take any credits(she didn't know about the rule). Then our home school liason (she works for the public school system) stepped in and even attended a meeting with the guidance couselor with us. Honestly he received more credits than I could have hoped for. In total they gave him 12 credits ( I didn't list all of them earlier) I had boxes filled with the materials he had completed, as well as my teaching schedules. I had also prepared a portfolio with the work complete in each subject as well as pictures of the materials used. They were amazed, I don't think they had ever encountered a classical homeschooler before.He should be home soon. I hope his day when well; I am looking forward to hearing all about it. Wow, the guidance counselor has given your son 12 credits for his 9th grade work at home!! Very nice start for him as a 10th grader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleab2 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I know you must have so many emotions. Way to go for all of your hard work ( and his hard work)! I know you must be so proud of you both. I think it is hard to go with our hearts when we feel it is the best, but part of us doesn't want to change. But when we finally let go and embrace it, it feels good. Right. What a big change for all of you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piano&ViolinMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Karen, You mentioned that your son took Algebra exam as required for high school graduation. Do you mean exam for both Algebra 1 and Algebra 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) In order to graduate in Maryland at student has to take exams in Algebra and Data Analysis (this exam is 55 % algebra and 45 percent data)***see note Biology English 10 American Government With only 24 hours notice and no idea what would be on the test ds took it and received a very good score. He knows that with some review and advance prep he can do better(he can take it again) It was mainly the data questions that tripped him up as we had not done that in years. They really just wanted to make sure he was placed in the right level of math. He also took an in course exam for Algebra 2(the class final exam) and received a grade of 93. The trig teacher was very impressed as she knew he had done Geometry last year. She also looked through his Geometry work (Jacobs second edition) and was very, very impressed with the material we had covered. He had a worksheet to do in his trig class today and said it was very easy. He is probably the youngest student in the trig class. I am very proud of him. He spent about 2 hours telling me about his day and setting up his binders for his classes. We also had a ton of paperwork to do. He is excited and tired and maybe a bit overwhelmed. All in all I think he is doing great. Oh and Staples is crazy the night kids go back to school. The lines where ten people deep. *** NOTE in Maryland you take 3 level of Algebra (Algebra 1/Data, Algebra 2 and Algebra 3. The chalkdust course actually going up to some of the Algebra 3 material. Karen Edited September 1, 2009 by Mrs. Readsalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Wow, the guidance counselor has given your son 12 credits for his 9th grade work at home!! Very nice start for him as a 10th grader! Four of the credits were for work he had done in the 8th grade (Algebra, World History, Earth Science and Geography) We considered putting him in as an 11th grader, but his age is 10th grade and we wanted him to have a good adjustment year (ie he won't have any AP courses until next year) Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 It sounds as if he is off to a good start. Congratulations to you both! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outtamyshell Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations! Your first post sounded a little sad, but you really have accomplished a great deal and should be proud of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhea Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Congratulations! What a great job you have both done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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