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this year i will be homeschooled. i was wondering if any of you were homeschooled and if it is easier. this also means i will get to play alot more 
I have been home schooled ever since I was a kid, officially dropping out of High school to finish school via homeschooling, graduating early this year with an actual high school diploma through my Texas home school coalition.
I originally was to get my GED, but through the THSC was able to get an actual diploma and you can too.
It's easier in a sense of not being in a stressful environment, constantly distracted by other students and the day by day rush to get to class, avoiding being tardy or that hard core teacher like the one in Twisted Sisters music video. "I wanna rock."
But it is a bit HARDER as you have to put forth the effort and determination to get the work given to you done and to either have your Mum, Dad or ability to self teach yourself the skills and such needed to successfully graduate.
You cannot just slack off because your at home all day, it doesn't work that way and you'll end up in regret of the choice later in life.
When you turn eighteen schools will not accept you (This excluding Colleges ect.) so you gotta be SURE you wanna do this, it's not an easy breeze through school like many think it is.
First up: do you have a parent or guardian that is gonna teach you the subjects you need?
Second: Where are you located -- There may be a Home school Coalition you can go through to get your diploma, instead of getting a GED.
Third: Do you have the funds to get the schoolbooks and materials needed? (As you will need to show your work to the Colleges or the HSC (Home School Col). to prove your graduation was legit.)
As well, you should join any Home school groups so you can meet and befriend kids that are home schooled like you.
Cause trust me sometimes you get bored, I know I did.
Overall, Home schooling can be great if you wish to avoid the Hussle-Bussle of everyday school rush hour.
And you CAN STILL get your Diploma WITHOUT having to get a GED through homeschooling, you just gotta put forth the effort.
So it is easier, but then again it is a bit harder as school IS IN FACT the best way to get through getting a proper education, and doing it at home can take a bit of time.
I did FULL SCHOOL DAYS in my home with my parents teaching me.
I used a GED study book as my assignments and work book to be exact, and did three assignments outta each section till the actual school day was over and then sent off for my Diploma earlier this year.
May I suggest the book I used as my study-tablet?
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestsellers-2006/3522-1.jpg
Its very helpful and I got through using it.
Anyway, I hope this helps.
If you like, feel free to PM me with any questions.
I'd be happy to answer.
~ Surrealism.
I originally was to get my GED, but through the THSC was able to get an actual diploma and you can too.
It's easier in a sense of not being in a stressful environment, constantly distracted by other students and the day by day rush to get to class, avoiding being tardy or that hard core teacher like the one in Twisted Sisters music video. "I wanna rock."
But it is a bit HARDER as you have to put forth the effort and determination to get the work given to you done and to either have your Mum, Dad or ability to self teach yourself the skills and such needed to successfully graduate.
You cannot just slack off because your at home all day, it doesn't work that way and you'll end up in regret of the choice later in life.
When you turn eighteen schools will not accept you (This excluding Colleges ect.) so you gotta be SURE you wanna do this, it's not an easy breeze through school like many think it is.
First up: do you have a parent or guardian that is gonna teach you the subjects you need?
Second: Where are you located -- There may be a Home school Coalition you can go through to get your diploma, instead of getting a GED.
Third: Do you have the funds to get the schoolbooks and materials needed? (As you will need to show your work to the Colleges or the HSC (Home School Col). to prove your graduation was legit.)
As well, you should join any Home school groups so you can meet and befriend kids that are home schooled like you.
Cause trust me sometimes you get bored, I know I did.
Overall, Home schooling can be great if you wish to avoid the Hussle-Bussle of everyday school rush hour.
And you CAN STILL get your Diploma WITHOUT having to get a GED through homeschooling, you just gotta put forth the effort.
So it is easier, but then again it is a bit harder as school IS IN FACT the best way to get through getting a proper education, and doing it at home can take a bit of time.
I did FULL SCHOOL DAYS in my home with my parents teaching me.
I used a GED study book as my assignments and work book to be exact, and did three assignments outta each section till the actual school day was over and then sent off for my Diploma earlier this year.
May I suggest the book I used as my study-tablet?
http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestsellers-2006/3522-1.jpg
Its very helpful and I got through using it.
Anyway, I hope this helps.
If you like, feel free to PM me with any questions.
I'd be happy to answer.
~ Surrealism.
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I've been doing online schooling since I had to leave high school due to medical reasons a couple years ago. It's not all play video games all day and then put in an hours work though, at least for me. I mean, since it's independently driven you can work out whatever schedule you want (in theory, parents can of course make you do as they want) and for a lot of people this makes it easier but they still are full classes you have to do.
The biggest thing I would tell you is it is better to be ahead then behind because it is very easy to feel like not doing anything and putting off work for days, which is very easy to do when you are the only person to rely on to get your work done.
The biggest thing I would tell you is it is better to be ahead then behind because it is very easy to feel like not doing anything and putting off work for days, which is very easy to do when you are the only person to rely on to get your work done.
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I don't understand why you'd want to be home schooled. You miss out on a lot of fun, friends, events, field trips, girlfriends, etc., I believe it'll be something you'd regret hard-core when you're older. You can have good teachers and bad but it's fun to have teachers that can be idiots, it's just plain funny. And then you have those teachers that can teach you a life lesson that would greatly impact you life forever. There will be drama, I assure you, but it's worth it. You learn a lot more about life and friends than you do about, i don't know, education, math science literature... y'know.
Honestly, if people are only getting these things at school, they're obviously not doing their work. Homeschooling makes it a lot easier to get work done, which leaves more time exclusively for fun. It's great.
It's especially nice if you've gone to other schools in the past, because admittedly that helps you to make friends, but it's definitely possible to live a normal (often better) life being homeschooled.
As an added bonus, it's easier to remain on good terms with everyone if you don't have to put up with them 5 days a week.
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You're missing a lot when not going to school. Friends, field trips(including the abroad ones), clubs and meeting some amazing people. If you're doing this solely to play more games, then you're in it for the wrong reasons.
Now does this mean you get less work done in school with all those distractions? It's all about how you can keep yourself on track. Let's be fair, how many highschoolers think about working hard and studying over talking with their friends at lunch?
Now does this mean you get less work done in school with all those distractions? It's all about how you can keep yourself on track. Let's be fair, how many highschoolers think about working hard and studying over talking with their friends at lunch?
I have been homeschooled for over 3 years now.
The downsides are : No team games,No prom,No activities,Not alot of human interaction.
The upsides are: More gaming,More time to do schoolwork,More you time,No bullying
Just depends on how you feel about it. Some people it works better for others!
The downsides are : No team games,No prom,No activities,Not alot of human interaction.
The upsides are: More gaming,More time to do schoolwork,More you time,No bullying
Just depends on how you feel about it. Some people it works better for others!
Personally I would have done homeschooling over regular school.
Being homeschooled means you don't have to deal with the majority or the stupid people in your graduating class (if you were to go to school).
You learn on your own terms, and if you get the material quickly, then you can move on rather than waiting for others to catch up.
Furthermore, you end up finishing your homework and graduate early, that is, if your actually motivated to do so.
Dang I wish I would have just given homeschooling a chance when I could have....!
Being homeschooled means you don't have to deal with the majority or the stupid people in your graduating class (if you were to go to school).
You learn on your own terms, and if you get the material quickly, then you can move on rather than waiting for others to catch up.
Furthermore, you end up finishing your homework and graduate early, that is, if your actually motivated to do so.
Dang I wish I would have just given homeschooling a chance when I could have....!
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To give you a different perspective, I went to a private high school (fortunate enough to receive a scholarship, because apparently they are mad expensive and it's just me and my mom, well below poverty level 
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Anyway, I recall my sophomore year in AP Computer Science class, we set up our own LAN on the school network and disguised it as a "printer." That class turned into just playing Counter-Strike 1.3, Quake 3 Arena demo and Starcraft one hour a day for a whole school year, while the teacher was giving lectures. Needless to say, I got a 1 on the AP exam (out of a potential 5, i.e. failed). Pretty sure if I was home-schooled, I would've gotten a 0.
Case in point: Don't get distracted by gaming!
).Anyway, I recall my sophomore year in AP Computer Science class, we set up our own LAN on the school network and disguised it as a "printer." That class turned into just playing Counter-Strike 1.3, Quake 3 Arena demo and Starcraft one hour a day for a whole school year, while the teacher was giving lectures. Needless to say, I got a 1 on the AP exam (out of a potential 5, i.e. failed). Pretty sure if I was home-schooled, I would've gotten a 0.
Case in point: Don't get distracted by gaming!
Everyones points are very nice.
My opinion being.
You will miss out on friends, girlfriends, prom and ALL OF THAT.
I never got to go to a dance, meet new people or girls or have my prom.
Course there ARE OTHER OPTIONS to that.
I met my current girl on myyearbook.com, shes 35 mins away from me and I soon hope to propose to her.
As well I made friends through social networking sites I hang out with everyday, so not all is lost from school that the net or just getting out in the world can change.
I had MANY medical conflicts.
(Multi Persona, Autism ADHD.) that made me very unstable to school life hence my departure from school.
But you miss out on a lot AND I DO regret missing so much that now I want that I can't have.
Regardless I am still very successful, happy and going to college in the fall.
Being homeschooled throws away a lot of the main stress filled bits of school in the upside.
The downside is missing out on stuff.
But the main bit is if your gonna do this your gonna have to put effort into it.
It isn't all fun and games.
My opinion being.
You will miss out on friends, girlfriends, prom and ALL OF THAT.
I never got to go to a dance, meet new people or girls or have my prom.
Course there ARE OTHER OPTIONS to that.
I met my current girl on myyearbook.com, shes 35 mins away from me and I soon hope to propose to her.
As well I made friends through social networking sites I hang out with everyday, so not all is lost from school that the net or just getting out in the world can change.
I had MANY medical conflicts.
(Multi Persona, Autism ADHD.) that made me very unstable to school life hence my departure from school.
But you miss out on a lot AND I DO regret missing so much that now I want that I can't have.
Regardless I am still very successful, happy and going to college in the fall.
Being homeschooled throws away a lot of the main stress filled bits of school in the upside.
The downside is missing out on stuff.
But the main bit is if your gonna do this your gonna have to put effort into it.
It isn't all fun and games.
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I hate the scheduling with schools, your english teacher, math teacher and history decide to give a test all on the same time. It's something you have to deal with in post-secondary so it helps you out, learning how to make a schedule but stress is stress.
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Your highschool years are going to be those years you're going to learn the most about yourself and remember for the rest of your life. You will think back when you're middle aged and tell stories to your co-workers and family about your crazy high school years, with the girls and all the times you got grounded by your parents for leaving the house late to go to a party with minors drinking and crashing your mom's car by trying to show off to your friends. What is there to remember if you don't go to high school? The day your mom taught you how to solve quadratic equations and served you mac n cheese in your lunch break, then when you finished "class" you go to play css and bfbc2 everyday until you graduate from Mom's Super Awesome Academy of Private Higher Education? Even if you don't have that many friends in school, you're going to meet and know people you have/had in your classes and see them later on in your life and talk about "How are the kids? etc etc. I'm in my schools rock ensemble and I'm going to Orlando to play guitar at islands of adventure, universal studios, and busch gardens and chill at the parks for the remainder of the day from 3am to 12am the following day. I'm taking drivers ed with like a million of my friends and I'm crashing cars with them for the hell of it. Highschools fun man, you're going to miss out on LIFE.
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Uh, I'm not missing out of any of that. you can easily find homeschool chicks if you look, i kinda have one. it's complicated though.
You've never heard of HOMESHCOOL PROM?!?!?! :scared: :scared:I stated that if he was to join the homeschool groups and/or social sites yes he could still have them.Uh, I'm not missing out of any of that. you can easily find homeschool chicks if you look, i kinda have one. it's complicated though.
But they are not quite the same.
:3
