Wanna try being homeschooled...(those who are, please read)?

-What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages?

How exactly does it work (books parent[s] have to teach from, weekly check up by the school or something?, etc)

Also is it possible to participate in Cheer if you're not actually in school?

Comments?Your parents will need to look into your state laws.



I don't really think of it as advantages or disadvantages-- one person's disadvantage is another person's advantage. But like any lifestyle you want to live, there is always so much you are willing to give up for it, often things you don't care much about anyway. HOmeschooling is very flexible, so basically if you see anything as a disadvantage you can change it.





How it works is, no you don't get check ups by a school because you are not in school. Your education is up to your family. You get the books you want, or just use the library and internet. Or join an online school. Or join a homeschool co-op part time. Or do independent studies... as I said, it is very flexible. You have to check with your state to see if you need to send in reports, or if you ever need to have tests done.



Cheering depends on where you live; some states allow you to particpate in school activities, some don't and some leave it up to the individual school. Then again, some places have these kinds of sports and activities outside schools in community centers or homeschool groups.I've been homeschooled fot two years, and its pretty cool. But definately don't do it if your the kind of person who procrastinates, or is lazy. Because this makes it REALLY hard since you don't have teachers and stuff constantly telling you what to do. Homeschooling does make you kinda lazy... and if your not the type of person to go to school evnts, then you most likely won't go to any field trips or parties that your homeschooling program is providing... so it'll make it hard to socialize and make new friends. Depending on which program you choose (I'm doing one called River Springs) you'll probably get different books, and different "check ups" by your learning coach (teacher they assign you) in River springs, you get to choose the curriculum you learn, and you meet with your teacher once every month to discuss your lesson plan. This is where you decide what you want to learn about, accomplish, and different assignments you want to do. You get to choose practically everything! Its a pretty cool homeschooling program, and most of the teachers are very nice. Check it out:)
Advantages:



Work at your own pace

Sleep in

You can have a parent drive you places like museums, co-ed

Spend more time with friends

Finish school faster



Disadvantages



You have to make yourself work

If your parents don't take you anywhere and you don't have a social life, thats horrible
I do online homeschooling, but it costs like 300 dollars a month. You dont have to check in with the school or anything. Your parents fax in your birth certificate, social security card, and etc. Then your all set. And your parents or no one has to be there. It also has an online tutor. The only disadvantages i can think of are not meeting new people. It gets pretty lonely.