stephanie Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 All of the other considerations set aside, if you were to pull you child out today, what would you do academically since it's the start of a new semester? I'm considering this for ds for many reasons, but am worried about what to do to complete his credits in his courses he is already in.(Chemistry, Alg 2, English...). Can I just try to pick up where he's at now in class and try to wing it from there giving him the other credit when he's done? I'm thinking it would be best for him to stay for the rest of this school year to complete the courses. I just want to be able to teach him effectively, but don't think I can just jump into these courses without having taught them to him the entire year, kwim? I just don't know if he can make it through the rest of the year...emotionally. Any suggestions please send! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I have no advice, just (HUGS) and my thoughts as you make this consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 depends on whether these are year long courses or semester courses. For year long courses: either continue, or you could also let a half credit stand for the fall semester and start something entirely different, giving another half-credit for the spring. Semester courses: if your student started something brand new just a few weeks ago, I'd consider it entirely possible to scratch it and start over - it's only January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 depends on whether these are year long courses or semester courses. For year long courses: either continue, or you could also let a half credit stand for the fall semester and start something entirely different, giving another half-credit for the spring. Semester courses: if your student started something brand new just a few weeks ago, I'd consider it entirely possible to scratch it and start over - it's only January. Good point! I'm going to check out his schedule and see what we can drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljenn Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I had to pull my dd out at semester break in the 7th grade and again in 9th because of Chronic Fatigue. In 7th grade, our intention was to go back to her private school seamlessly as soon as possible (it ended up being a year). That year, we used exactly the same curriculum and lesson plan that the school used. In 9th grade, things were different becausr I knew I wasn't going to send her back. She finished what the school was doing, but I added a couple of things and deleted a couple too. I think it would be helpful if you figured out what your future plans are. If you plan to send him back at some point, I would stick with their route. If not, you have more flexibility. Good luck and best wishes to your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I second the ((hugs)). So much would depend on the state/homeschool requirements and your son's college goals. Is your state amenable to partial enrollment? Is there a way for him to come home for everything except math and science (or the subjects you'd most like him to finish at school)? Best to you both, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I would take the titles of the classes he has been doing, pick the curriculum I would use to teach it, then try to match it up to figure out where to start. In Algebra 2, pick your Algebra 2 book, see what chapters he has already covered (maybe have him test out by chapter), then begin covering the rest. Chemistry may line up less readily, but I would follow the same path. Pick your materials, see what he knows and start covering what is left. WIth English, I would just pick what you want to use and use it for 1 semester. There is no set body of knowledge that makes up "11th Grade English". You'll probably have a history class to do this with, maybe a foreign language? After that, the electives are likely to be 1 semester and you can swap them out however you and he decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I would take the titles of the classes he has been doing, pick the curriculum I would use to teach it, then try to match it up to figure out where to start. In Algebra 2, pick your Algebra 2 book, see what chapters he has already covered (maybe have him test out by chapter), then begin covering the rest. Chemistry may line up less readily, but I would follow the same path. Pick your materials, see what he knows and start covering what is left. WIth English, I would just pick what you want to use and use it for 1 semester. There is no set body of knowledge that makes up "11th Grade English". You'll probably have a history class to do this with, maybe a foreign language? After that, the electives are likely to be 1 semester and you can swap them out however you and he decide. :iagree: with Debbie. We pulled DS14 out at the beginning of his 2nd semester of 8th grade. We started over with Algebra 1 b/c it was a subject he'd struggled in all year anyway, picked up from where he'd been in US History, started a grammar program and reading for English and skipped the rest of science entirely since we knew he'd be taking Earth Science this year and it was essentially the same thing. Then we just went head with planning for the next school year as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thank you all. Because we're in TX we have no issues in terms of state requirements so at least I dont have that stressor. The ideas y'all have given me sound simple to implement. I just looked over his Alg 2 homework so I have an idea of where he's at now. He seemed very confident in his Alg. I think the hard part is just doing it. I feel really selfish right now because I'm afraid I won't be able to help him as much as he may need. Emotionally, he becomes very clingy the more attention I give to him. It's difficult because I have to be very firm and matter-of-fact, otherwise he over analyzes every tone I have, expression, movement I make. He will be 18 next month yet he will hang all over me and want to kiss on my cheeks. I know, so loveable, right. This is why I feel like a loser mom. What mom wouldnt want that from a child? It's just been like this his entire life and I'm a bit drained by it all. I'm afraid he will take so much from me that I will have none left for the other dc. I'm just not sure what is the right thing to do as a mother and an educator. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 :grouphug: (but not a clingy draining hug, just a supportive one :) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 If you bring him home maybe institute "study hall" hours, so he has certain hours every day that he has to spend on his own studying or reading, without you. Then there are "office hours" when you are available to help him with his work/etc. That kind of designation, from the start, might help you keep a bit of sanity if he is the clingy type. When he is in your space and you need him to just back off a bit you can sweetly say "I'll help you with that/talk to you about that/love to hear about that during office hours honey. Right now it's your study hall." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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