Chris in CA Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) We are beginning that adventure in the fall after nine years of only hsing. I'd love to know who else has dc in ps thanks:001_smile: Thought I'd add some info on us both dds entering ps for the first time 7th & 9th Edited July 22, 2009 by Chris in CA more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dd10 an ds14 have been in a homeschool hybrid for years. This fall ds14 is going to traditional public highschool for 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My sixth grader went to PS last year and the fifth grader is joining her this year. I still have a 12th grader who did one yr in PS. The 10th grader has not went to PS and she will be finishing at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrarianMom Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dd 7 will be in 2nd grade and has been formally afterschooled for three years now. DS 4 will be in a morning M-F early chidlhood class at the local elementary and an afternoon M-TH pre-K class at our church pre-school. I work outside the home which plays into our decisions quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaNYC Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My dd15 was homeschooled for 8th grade only and is starting her 3rd year of high school. My dd12 has been homeschooled for 4 years and plans on starting high school in September 2010. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My special needs kid is in a public school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Jenna will be attending in 10th grade and Emily will be in 8th in a local Classical Charter school. Meghan is in college and I'm homeschooling the rest. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My 10 year-old will continue homeschooling, and my 15 year old is off to high school in the fall. He went back to PS full time this past semester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My dd will be a junior in ps hs and her brother will join her this year as a 9th grader. Swimmer Dude is home with me for at least 3 years-I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Balbirona Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I am planning to enroll my three girls in public school this fall, after homeschooling for the past two years (and public schooling three years previous to that, and hsing one year previous to *that*...). My girls will be in 6th, 4th, and 1st grade. The older two have been to ps previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My ds used a public cyber charter school last year (still not sure what he's doing this year), and was in regular ps before that (K-4th). My girls have always been home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dd9 will be home after a year in Ps. Ds17 will do his senior year at public school (never been homeschooled). Ds who homeschooled his 4 years of high school will be off to college in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My 7yo has autism and she's in public school -- and thriving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 He successfully completed his first year IN school this past year, 9th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My oldest will be a senior in the local public school, and has gone there since 9th grade. This spring, my middle child asked me if he could try the high school this year (he will be in 9th), and I told him yes. He has already tested out of algebra, geometry, and earth science, and has been running all summer in training for the cross country team. He is excited. I will continue homeschooling my youngest for as long as that is the best option for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela in GA Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My oldest goes to public high school. He'll be in 10th. He started the second semester of last year. The rest are still home with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I really am glad so many of you responded to this thread. We are starting this adventure, but I am waking up with panic attacks at the thought of it. Much prayer and discussion went into this decision, but I will miss them soooo much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 This year we're bringing 3 home because I am back at home (in grad school part-time). I have mixed feelings about it, but those 2 are in good schools and they're doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 dd will be in French Immersion 3rd grade. ds will be in English 7th grade. My older two ds's, 16 and 14, will finish out their school at home. I don't know if the younger two will ever come back to it or not; hard to predict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie5 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We have two in PS (son in 1st, daughter in 5th), 3rd grade son at home with preschool sister, and 6th grader at a private school for dyslexia. It's crazy but everyone is where they need to be. Oh, and I am trying to be everywhere! We just take each year at a time and I have learned to "never say never"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dd14 returned to the local ps for 8th grade last year, and is starting at the high school this year. Dd11 is still at home, but we'll be using an online charter this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara R Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Next year's plans: The rising 6th grader will continue to homeschool with me till 10 a.m., then finish the day at the Core Knowledge charter school. Rising 4th grader will continue Spanish "dual language" program at the local public school. Rising 1st grader will be in regular 1st grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in the Kootenays Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Dd - 17 and going into Grade 12 started ps in Grade 10. She transitioned in amazingly well. ds - 14 and going into Grade 9 will start ps in Grade 10 as well. I suspect the transition won't be a smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have homeschooled for the past 16 years but this fall all of mine will be going to school: the 14 and 16 year olds will be in public high school and the 6, 8, 10, and 12yo will be going to a public charter school. Only the baby will be at home with me and even she will be going to Mother's Day out 2 times a week. This is a big change for us and I still have 2nd thoughts from time to time especially about my 1st grader. But I keep telling myself that it isn't a irreversable decision...if it doesn't work out they can come back home. Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My two will be going to private school this year for 1st and 3rd grade. We've homeschooled that past 2 years, but decided that sending them to school this year would be best. My kids are very excited. I'm nervous, but excited for them. They will be going to a tiny school where the class size hovers around 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'll have two in PS Kindergarten this year. Hopefully in a year or two we'll be able to homeschool them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 dd 17 is a senior this year at a private school. She went to public school as a freshman and has been at this private school since sophomore year. She was homeschooled 4th through 8th. DD 14 will be a freshman this year and is joining her sister at the private school. She was homeschooled except for one semester in kindergarten. DS 11 is in 6th grade and will be home with me until high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My 9yo special needs kiddo goes to ps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My 10th grader will be in ps. She started last year and wants to come home! But, we want her to stay for one more year. I will be homeschooling my dd5 for k/1 (Is that what I should call it? She did k last year and will be doing 1st this year. She has an October b-day and I felt she was ready to start last year but, because of her age she will be enrolled as a "Ker".) and ds for Pre-k4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom24bz1g Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 After 9 years of homeschooling, ds 14 yo will be entering ps as a freshman. Ds - 12 yo will be entering as a 7th grader. My plan was to homeschool through high school, but due to an injury to me my plan is now to homeschool until high school and, as long as everything goes well, all of them will go to a public high school. Except the 12yo. He wants to try middle school so as long as he does well, we will let him. The high school has been absolutely awesome about the transition which has certainly helped. I will be homeschooling 4th, 3rd and K. Blessings, Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 4 kids, oldest boy started in 9th, younger son half way through 5th. We nay be younger (entering 9th) home this year, oldest will graduate next year from ps. Oldest was dual enrolled. Because we see how ugly PS can be, my girls, now 9 and 6, will always be homeschooled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have dc in both. I have 1 in high school out of state, preparing for university I have 2 in high school locally, they love the tennis program and athletic coach... and do all college prep/ap classes, for the most part I have 1 in middle school AT HOME 1 in middle school locally (special ed, they are doing a great job with him and I do not do very good working with him) I have 2 in grade 5 at home I have 1 in grade 4 locally, another special ed child who has 4 teachers, including occupational therapist and they are doing such a good job with him. I could not duplicate what they do with him each day. It is a positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbows Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have 3 in public schools (1 elem, 1 middle, 1 high school). They've always been in ps and never homeschooled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet in Toronto Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have two sons. The older one was never homeschooled and was in public and private schools. He has just graduated from high school and is going away to university in the fall. My younger son (14) was homeschooled for grades 4 and 5, was in private schools for grades 6-8 and is going to public high school in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just a Jen in Mississippi Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I really am glad so many of you responded to this thread. We are starting this adventure, but I am waking up with panic attacks at the thought of it. Much prayer and discussion went into this decision, but I will miss them soooo much I'm so with you! After 10 years of homeschooling, all four of mine are starting public school in a few weeks! I wouldn't have even believed this two weeks ago! It's been a pain locating shot records and getting them enrolled! I have joked that it was easier for me to get a teaching job (got a sub position to teach 2nd grade starting in Oct. when a teacher goes on maternity leave) than to get my kids registered! But we've homeschooled since the beginning and it's been a way of life for us. So, I too am having my moments of anxiety! Luckily, I have received a lot of positive support from church friends. It's just such a major change in our lives and I can't help but be a little scared when I'm so used to having all control and my children under my wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My son is going to an all-boys Catholic prep school. I wrote before (a few times!) about how it feels like I am cutting off my arms. My dd is doing high school at home & my other son will probably go to the same high school as his db when the time comes. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 My oldest dd attends a public charter school. She is in 10th grade and this is her second year back in school after homeschooling 3rd - 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Oldest dd will be in college!!!! Middle dd was homeschooled from 1st -5th and then came back home (her choice) this past year for 10th. She will be a Jr this fall. Youngest dd has always attended PS--ours is a great system--and since middle dd has so many 'issues' it really is best for her to be there. If her schooling ever became questionable we would pull her out in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 my son went to public school this past year (5th grade special ed) and really enjoyed it. I am very pleased with the school and he will continue there. My dd will be going to our county vo-tech high school which is an excellent school (very hard to get into, the freshman class will be only 156 kids out of 434 that applied). She has always been homeschooled so is nervous but excited to go (the whole idea of lockers, lunch room, gym class, different teachers etc.). She does have 1 friend from church that is also going there and she knows a couple of 10 graders there so that will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 My older son went back to private school as a sophomore and will be a senior there this upcoming year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deidre in GA Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 my son entered conventional 9th grade public school last year after only homeschooling. he is going to continue. we are summer schooling math and will continue that during the remaining school years. (math in Georgia schools is a mess and i can't sit by and watch his class be the hapless guinea pigs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 My dd will be going to school for the first time this year. She will be in 9th grade. I'm nervous and excited for all of us. My ds will be staying home still so I'm looking forward to having time with just the 2 of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 It is a leap of faith isn't it- sigh .... We made the decision in May, but I don't think it will really sink in until that first day. My oldest will be entering as a freshman and the youngest decided to go to ps as well. I am excited, but sad at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 we are in the same boat - first time and also as a freshman - only my youngest really wanted to go in as well as a 7th grader - so the homeschool strings will be completely cut. I too am excited and nervous at the same time. It is so nice to know there are others going through this at the same time - hopefully we can help each other out during the harder times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 One special needs sweety in ps here:001_smile:. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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