How would you advise someone who wants to homeschool in this situation?

[PineFarmMom]

I'm supposed to receive a call from someone this week to discuss their options in homeschooling. They have an extremely intelligent high school boy who is being bullied. I think the parents both work...I'm really not sure. What curriculum choices would be good to advise for this particular family? I think this is a done deal so they are just wanting wisdom at this point.

[Dobela]

If both parents are working I would suggest a video or computer based curriculum like Abeka, BJU, etc where they are not primarily responsible for teaching all subjects themselves. If he is of driving age I might also recomend that they look into the community college for the spring and a class or 2 for dual enrollment.

[NoPlaceLikeHome]

Another idea is to use a public cyber charter school if there is one in the state. It is not homeschooling but it is a great option:)

[Tammyla]

:iagree:

Check to see if an on-line charter school like K12 is available in their area. In many places it's free. Charter school at home would offer some checks and balances.

 

If both parents are working I would suggest a video or computer based curriculum like Abeka, BJU, etc where they are not primarily responsible for teaching all subjects themselves. If he is of driving age I might also recommend that they look into the community college for the spring and a class or 2 for dual enrollment.

Edited November 5, 2009 by Tammyla

[PineFarmMom]

These are all good ideas. K12 was actually my first thought. I'll suggest that and the dual enrollment. Is K12 and the public cyber charter school the same? I haven't heard of that. I'm going to look into that today.

 

Thanks all of you!!

[SonshineLearner]

If they're Christian, or wouldn't mind a Christian Program, I'd suggest looking into something like Classical Conversations.... It's a one a week program. They'd have to see if there's one with an opening.... and if the kids are like they were here... Really Nice and accepting! Also, he'd have to be a self motivator to have it work. My daughter enjoyed it last year... coming from a PS and not being Socially too advanced...

 

Carrie:-)

[Plucky]

I would also recommend that one of the parents see if they can cut back their work hours. I know some kids can homeschool themselves, but I worry about loneliness, depression, and maybe even some trouble when a kid spends that much time alone. If not, then maybe they can hire someone to "tutor" him for a few hours a day or week, so he gets some interaction.

[Tammyla]

:iagree: A CC class might also fill the bill or one parent working an early day and the other a later one if they work outside the home.

 

I would also recommend that one of the parents see if they can cut back their work hours. I know some kids can homeschool themselves, but I worry about loneliness, depression, and maybe even some trouble when a kid spends that much time alone. If not, then maybe they can hire someone to "tutor" him for a few hours a day or week, so he gets some interaction.