LAWS OF UNSCHOOLING? Urgent! Georgia resident interested in unschooling?
You do not need to "make an argument" for your current school - the way the law is worded, your current school does not have the right to a say in the matter (even tho. they might reckon they do!). The ONLY people you have to "make an argument" for are your parents. Once you've got your parents on side they simply need to pull you from your current school making it absolutely clear to the administration, if necessary, that their decision is a "fait accompli", something that is simply not up for discussion. Remember: it's a school, not a gaol; you're parents are free to pull you out at any time without offering any reason. As an unschooler, you'd still be considered a (homeschooled) student; you'd still be able to take the SAT; and you'd still have every chance of going to the college/uni of your choice. In fact the very first homeschooled student to be accepted by Harvard, back in 1982, was an unschooler ( http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?r... ). He and his brothers, who also went to Harvard, got the majority of their education from working on their parents' farm, in the same way as my siblings and I do (I've no intention of going to Harvard tho, *grin*, although there's no reason why you shouldn't unschool and still go to Harvard if that's what you want!) For info r.e. "How to register for and take the SAT etc" check out http://www.collegeboard.com/student/test... There's absolutely no need for you to be enrolled in a school on order to take this or any other college bound test.
UnSchooling in nevada?
I want to start unschooling. i live in nevada and i can get my mom to agree with it because im not doing good in school. I hate everyone there and the teachers. I want to dop out but im 2 years younger than the limit. Please help, I know i can just get a GED when im 16, i can also start working when im 16 and start doing something productive besides sleeping in class and making fun of the teachers. But how do i start? Where do i enroll? PLEASE HELP!
Starting homeschooling in 11th grade?
Hello, You have so many questions, I don't think it's possible for anyone to answer them all! I recommend you start to find some answers by checking out a few books at your local library. Look for books like 'Homeschooling the Teen Years' by Cafi Cohen, or Dr. Raymond Moore's 'The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook'. Just as importantly, I suggest you actually go meet some real live homeschoolers, and talk to them in person about your questions. Google your state name and 'homeschool support group' to find a group close to you, and try to attend one of their events/meetings. Talk to the kids there, and find out what it's like to homeschool in your state. You'll probably find a few who have been in your situation, who have some advice for you. They can also tell you the requirements to homeschool in your state, or you can find that online. Unless you just enroll in an online program, you *will* have to do some work to pull together your curriculum/coursework, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming! If you're lucky, there will be a homeschool convention close to you this spring/summer (google your state and homeschool), where you can go look at all the resources and pick the ones that look interesting and work with your learning style/goals. You can find resources out there to learn about pretty much anything, if you try. Many communities have homeschool co-ops too, where you can pick and choose courses that interest you. College preparation is particularly important, so you do want to plan your courses with that in mind. I recommend The HomeScholar's website, which has a ton of information about college admission, scholarships, and college preparation, much of it free. The owner, Lee Binz, has a great book, 'Setting the Records Straight' (which is about putting together homeschool records for college application/scholarships) and a new book coming out next month, 'College Admission and Scholarships.' My sons have loved homeschooling, and the oldest (who is in college) says it was transformational in his life. But we're all different, so you might have a different experience or different opinions. Ultimately, you'll have to make this decision for yourself, but I commend you for putting in the time and effort to think about the choices and understand your options. It's *your* education!
Where can I find laws regarding unschooling?
I live in California. My understanding of the law is as follows: In California, there is no "homeschool" law, nor anything directly referencing unschooling. The compulsory age in California is between 6 and 18. Homeschoolers fall under these categories: *They establish a private school in their home (file a private school affidavit each year) *They enroll their children in a private school that offers an independent study course *They hold, or employ a private tutor holding, a California teaching credential for the grades and subjects being taught *They enroll their children in a public school that offers independent study (public school). *They enroll their children in a public charter school that offers independent study, distance learning, or a homeschool program (public school).
How do i convince my parents to unschool me?
Get yourself a copy of The Teenage Liberation Handbook. It's all about teens unschooling and even includes a part on how to convince your parents, at least part way. I don't remember if it's in there or Guerilla Learning where they mention the idea of making an agreement along the lines of "I agree to study these subject areas and keep you fully informed of what I'm doing and if I don't, I'll go back to school." It's a fantastic book and a great guide for teens who are wanting to be in charge of their education. Now to your questions: Can you unschool without your parents there? Yes. What type of homeschooling? Unschooling would work. You can also have homeschooling where your parents are in charge of what you learn, even if they aren't there, but they assign you stuff and mark it and everything when they are there. It could also be a purchased program. It doesn't sound like that's what you really want, though. Where can you teach yourself things like foreign language? Get yourself a program, take out things from the library, see if there are classes where you live, an association for your target language (like a Spanish Cultural Association or whatever for your target language). State testing depends on your state. You'll have to check the laws where you live. Colleges in the US typically require SATs or ACTs regardless of where you were educated. Depends on the college what they want specifically, so you'd have to check with them. Going your own pace for math is ideal. You can backtrack and master the stuff that's causing you problems, which will make new learning easier. There are lots of resources out there for math that you can do on your own or get help with on your own, and yes, of course, there are tutors if the resources out there aren't enough. Check into Teaching Textbooks. If you do end up doing this, you've already indicated that you'd be lonely doing online. You need to think about how you will prevent yourself from being lonely: homeschool groups? work? volunteering? classes?