PineFarmMom Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) :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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineFarmMom Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 :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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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