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Anyone else choosing to HOMESCHOOL in MD?
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Anonymous
| Just wondering if we'd be making a mistake. We are not having luck with MCPS, and cannot afford private schools near us. |
Anonymous
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What grade? I did it for K, and it was great.
Advice, get in a group with other moms for support. Start with the prepackaged schools like Calvert if you're new to it. Have FUN! Doing field trips can be great. The only time I would say that it is a bad idea is when the parents are not disciplined, and/or the child does not "get along" with the parents. |
Anonymous
What's your beef with MCPS? |
Anonymous
or possibly, what's your beef with your particular school? |
Anonymous
overcrowded, class sizes nearly 30. my dc has trouble attending in a class over 12-15 kids. |
Anonymous
| what are you going to do next year? |
Anjelica
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It won't get any better - this year or next, as they increase class sizes across the board. Having said that, does your child have any attention issues or a sensory disorer that may present obstacles to learning? I say this only because most children do well in classes of over 15. (Fifteeen, in fact, is a dream world and quite manageable for a teacher to handle - speaking from experience.) Also, keep in mind that public systems are better equipped to handle learning differences - if this is indeed the case. just something to chew on - Good luck in your decision. |
Anonymous
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I don't homeschool but I'm friendly with the homeschooling group in my neighborhood in Maryland and my sister in Virginia homeschools her kids. Seeing how homeschooling works for all these families has demystified it for me. I agree with the pp's advice - pick a curriculum and go for it. You and your child will complete lessons in the half the time as it takes in public school and have the rest of the day to pursue her interests and take some academic topics to a deeper level.
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Anonymous
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I'm considering homeschooling my 10 year old next year (6th grade - MoCo MS). She has ADHD, anxiety, and some sensory issues. We were unable get her an IEP or even a 504 because she is doing "fine" in school. She is twice exceptional, and masks many of her symptoms quite well. Ergo no assistance from the school. We can't afford private, although we may hire an Ed consultant to fight for an IEP. Still, it will be very hard for her navigate MS. She is a classic example of the kind of kid who slips through the cracks in MoCo.
This is her first year in public, we had her in private where she did very well, but the economy got the best of us and we had to switch to public. I guess I'm just venting, but I definitely do not think we are being well served by MoCo, despite all of their lip service about meeting every child's needs. The trick is to find an appropriate curriculum and a way to get her plenty of socialization. Isolation is not my goal, I just want her to learn in an environment where she isn't overwhelmed to the point where she shuts down. |
Anonymous
| PP -- middle school years can be a GREAT time to homeschool. Good luck to you! |
Anonymous
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Baltimore Washington Home Educators --- a secular homeschooling yahoo group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BWHE/ |
Anonymous
| OP, if you are nervous, start on your own, then get a professional teacher to do occasional check ups and tutoring to help you along. They can let you know if you are way off, or get you to see if you have any deficiencies. You would pay a small amount, but it can be reassuring. Also, you could do Kumon for math if you want, but that would probably not be necessary. |