Does any one know how to go about home schooling a child at home and how you go about it. Thank you?

Question

I am raising my 15 yr old newphew and he was recently expelled from school so I figured I'd try home schooling him . I just need to know how I go about it and what do I do..Does it cost me anything and how does he get graded? Need to know all about it .Thank you Jacquelyn

Answer 1

www.hslda.org



Home school legal defense association has great info about what is legally required in each state, and even has a big section on home schooling through high school. GO THERE FIRST! There are thousands of curriculum choices out there, so I recommend starting with a guide. Look for books by Mary Pride or Cathy Duffy at your library or book store, they are experienced home schoolers who review curriculums and can help you choose curriculum to suit your 15 yr old.

Answer 2

Wow, good luck! I've been homeschooled from Kindergarten! They all cost money, but if you want to find some for less you can get them from ebay for about half the price usually, they'll just be used. Saxon math is great especially if you're not really good at it and can help him. There is a Saxon math site- saxonhomeschool.harcourtachieve.com that you can look up. Switched on Schoolhouse, by Alpha and Omega is also great, it grades, assigned the amount of lessons per day (if you set up when you want to begin school and when you want to end,) still keeps you involved, and it's all on the computer!

Most schoolwork-there are good books too, like Abeka-you'll have to grade them with the "teacher's manual" that comes with the books you buy.

Answer 3

FIRST--Contact the closest homeschool group in your area. They will help you concerning your local state laws. Almost all have a website. Just look on the internet for homeschool, then your state. Should be easy to find. Don't do anything until you do the above!!

After that--since your student is already 15, you may want to enroll him in a complete high school program. There is ABEKA-probably the best and most academic, Alpha-Omega-real good, or American School-a regionally accredited public correspondence school.

The local homeschool group in your area will usually have monthly meetings. They can answer all your questions.

Cost-on average about $250-$400 per year for group fees and about $150-$900 per year for materials, depending on how fancy you want it. You can do American School for about $40 a month. Students who finish will recieve a regionally accredited diploma accepted at any college or university.

Answer 4

Look for a local and state homeschooling group! They are usually knowledgeable about the legal requirements of your state. Sometimes school districts and state boards of education will claim there are more requirements and demand more paperwork than actually required by law.



I dislike the HSLDA, they are in favor of discriminating against same sex couples. Bigotry and hatred are not a part of our homeschooling curriculum.



Your nephew may have more success at homeschooling if you give him a chance to "deschool" and rest before starting any structured learning. It will help him get used to the idea that his life and learning do not have to be determined by the ringing of a bell. :-) Pick up a copy of "The Teenage Liberation Handbook," read it yourself, and then let your nephew read it. (Or read it at the same time and discuss it!) It was the book that solidified my decision to homeschool our children.

Answer 5

You have many options, but it depends on what is available (and allowed) in your state. Some people use public charter school programs (tuition free, and the schools provide curriculum and access to teachers for free too). This is a good way to start, and it also means that he gets a diploma. There are other options as well. Do a google search for the word homeschool and the name of your state. :-)

Answer 6

Well I've been Home-school ever since I was 2 years old, and now I'm fifteen and studying GCSE exams (A Year Early than everyone else). My parents taught me till I was 11. Then I go Private tutors, who taught me certain subjects, Physics,Maths,Chemistry,Biology,English Literature, English,German and Latin.



You could get Private tutors to come and teach you nephew, or teach him yourself which is quite difficult. Since he is 15 you should know what grade he was in at school and get books on the usual subjects from that grade and upwards Chemistry,Maths,Physics,English,Biology,English lit etc. Make timetables and give him tests every month to he is progressing.



Hope this helps

Answer 7

I home school both of my children and it depends on the laws in your state. It is legal to home school in all 50 states but some states have regulations concerning it. Below is a website that I order from. Maybe it will help you.

Answer 8

yes it will cost.You're best bet after you make a final decision is contact H.S.L.D.A.(homeschool legal defense).High school requirements are a bit more rigorous than junior and elementary.Abeka,Saxon,American Heritage all have great curriculum.Sometimes you can get free textbooks that have been discarded from the public school.Free-ed.net has some free courses you might be interested in.H.S.L.D.A. should be able to direct you as well.GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

u can do a version called unschooling. and i home school my son and i dont use the expensive curriculum i buy my materials at walmart and kmart. i also go to library book sales and a lot of yard sales. contact me if u need more ideas. there is all kinds of cheaper ways to do it just do a search engine for homeschooling

Answer 10

This is a good starting point: http://www.catholic.net/RCC/Periodicals/Dossier/0304-97/feature1.html



And this is a good one primarily for science: http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/home.html



Be careful, since most States will not allow home-schooled children to have a diploma unless certain criteria are met.

Answer 11

Abeka Academy is the best for homeschooling. I have used them for 4 years now. They are fantastic.

Answer 12

your school system has certain requirements for the parent to teach.If you are able I recommend abeka books at Pensacola Christian College Great program.You could claim religious exemption,that will keep you from having to meet the school requirements

Answer 13

Contact your states Dept./Board of Education to see what you need to do.

Answer 14

http://www.hslda.org/