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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Unless a child has special needs what I don't get is homeschooling for high school. [/quote]

Actually why not especially today when there are tons of resources like Coursera, John Hopkins Gifted and Talented, PA Homeschoolers College Board approved AP courses, Art of Problem Solving courses, and numerous other online courses. Then there are the numerous in person course options such homeschool co-ops and colleges and universities. Homeschooling allows one to tailor an education to meet a kid's needs as well as provide more time to pursue other educational endeavors such as computer programming, novel writing, etc. The possibilities are endless! [/quote]

Our high school is through a private high school online program that was created by University of Indiana.  (she has to take all of her exams with a proctor we have to hire independently).  It is FABULOUS.  She has learned so much in her classes already.  The University actually created this program as a "feeder" into its college system (you aren't guaranteed acceptance but it gives them a pool of kids to take a look at.) The professors who teach the classes have been GREAT.

I also think for kids who have ADD/ADHD, these online curriculums are a great option. For kids who are inattentive, the ability to re-play the lectures, rewind, replay again...and also to listen to what would be a 90 minute lecture in 3 30-minute sessions works really well.

I just love many aspects of the online courses, I think the program we chose has been wonderful.  I know there are many state universities who have also developed similar high school programs-I think Michigan has one for example.  [/quote]

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