re: WWYD

Why isn't homeschooling an option? Because someone can't be home with them? Just curious because they have public school curriculum that a child can do at home. They have the support of school staff and all that jazz. I wouldn't have a problem leaving a 13 year old at home to do his/her schoolwork.

I'd also check and see what other alternative learning programs there are in the town I live in. In one town close to here they have a school called Premiere and it is for kids with learning troubles because of bullies, ADHD type things, and other environmental problems with regular public school.

Quoting Fat-and-Happy:" Why isn't homeschooling an option? Because someone can't be home with them? Just curious because they ... [snip!] ... kids with learning troubles because of bullies, ADHD type things, and other environmental problems with regular public school."

yes that is why homeschooling wasn't an option.

Quoting CottonCandyKiller:" yes that is why homeschooling wasn't an option. "

Oh! I should mention charter schools. Maybe there's something like that around you. It's free, and it's a good alternative. That's what I'm planning on for Ainsley if she doesn't get into the elementary school in this district.

Quoting whitney ♥ ainsley:" Oh! I should mention charter schools. Maybe there's something like that around you. It's free, and it's ... [snip!] ... a good alternative. That's what I'm planning on for Ainsley if she doesn't get into the elementary school in this district. "

i plan to do some sort of homeschooling with DD. i don't want her going to public school and can't afford private school.

Quoting CottonCandyKiller:" i plan to do some sort of homeschooling with DD. i don't want her going to public school and can't afford private school."

Check out charter. It's definitely a good option. It's kind of like montessori in the way they teach. Also, the better the students do, the better the teachers get paid.

Quoting whitney ♥ ainsley:" Check out charter. It's definitely a good option. It's kind of like montessori in the way they teach. Also, the better the students do, the better the teachers get paid. "

i don't even know what montessori is... 

Quoting CottonCandyKiller:" i don't even know what montessori is... "

I'm currently homeschooling both of my sons because of ADHD issues and fighting with their school because I wouldn't put them on meds. I have learned a TON of information about curriculums, costs, and activities that I'd be more then happy to share.

Quoting Bangtail:" I'm currently homeschooling both of my sons because of ADHD issues and fighting with their school because ... [snip!] ... on meds. I have learned a TON of information about curriculums, costs, and activities that I'd be more then happy to share."

i'd love it if you shared. though DD's only 8 months old so it will be a while...

Quoting CottonCandyKiller:" i'd love it if you shared. though DD's only 8 months old so it will be a while..."

Yeah, you have a little bit of time  

Quoting CottonCandyKiller:" i don't even know what montessori is... "

They kind of go more off of the kids interests, and although they teach every subject, they're more of a kid led learning thing.

Quoting whitney ♥ ainsley:" They kind of go more off of the kids interests, and although they teach every subject, they're more of a kid led learning thing. "

that sounds like something i'd be interested in.