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Post by carol on Apr 28, 2008 6:33:28 GMT -5
misty, I do online University of Phoenix and love it. My high schooler will be doing PA cyber in the fall. I have had it with him giving his best efforts and still getting Cs & Ds & Fs. I have asked for help. His school is so large, he is lost. Had I known then what I know now, I would of had him tested in elementary. I went to an info seminar and talked to the academic leader for 2 hours. He is going to accommodate my son's 504 and I think my son will be happier with some successes. My son likes drama and they have a once a month theatre group he would have to travel to to be involved. They also have family trips and such which we love doing together. When my younger son is finished at his Special Ed school I may look into it for him. They said they could work with his needs as well when I went to the seminar. It is encouraging. I think it might be a good move for you. Good luck!  |
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Post by misty on Apr 28, 2008 7:59:38 GMT -5
Do you have any idea of what the homeschool evaluation is? We don't have that in NY. When the PA homeschool law was passed in 1988, a handful of families involved in its passage urged evaluators to assume more authority than prescribed by law, stemming from a general lack of confidence in families. Many of them were teachers (and evaluators themselves), and brought a classroom perspective to the task. They also brought the school mentality that parents cannot do a good enough job on their own, but need education experts to monitor them. This evaluation includes a review of the portfolio materials and an interview of the child. A teacher or administrator who evaluates a portfolio at the secondary level (grades 7-12) needs to have at least two years of experience grading any of the following subjects: * English, to include language, literature, speech, reading, and composition * Mathematics, to include general mathematics, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and geometry * Science, to include biology, chemistry, and physics * Geography * Social studies, to include history of the United States and Pennsylvania, world history, economics, civics * Foreign language I'm not sure this applies to us though. Cyber school is considered public school, not home school. I'll keep you guys informed as I find things out. Its all new to me. |
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Post by bugsmom on Apr 28, 2008 8:29:41 GMT -5
Wow...Misty this sounds really good. If they had this in Michigan, I'd do it in a second!
It's pretty sad when you live in a good area, yet the school district stinks. We're in the same boat here, that's why Josh is in private school. Our district took on another district years ago and its just gone down hill ever since. I applaud you for taking Shannon out of that situation. I know I'd do the same thing.
Keep us updated on all the details. I find this very interesting. Is Shannon excited about this change?
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Post by misty on Apr 28, 2008 9:14:20 GMT -5
Carol, I'm glad I'm not the only one. We'll have each other to talk to as we get used to this!
Bugs, yes, shes VERY excited. It began as just an idea I tossed out. She's the one who pushed for it. And as her district gets worse & worse, I'm glad she did.
Our district is the result of several districts merged together.I wish they would have just left well enough alone.
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Post by misty on Apr 29, 2008 9:08:22 GMT -5
Yesterday a letter came home with Shannon. Seems there was a fight at the HS & a teacher tried to break it up. She was shoved into a bank of lockers & broke her back! Now they have the DA coming into the 2 Jr. highs & the HS to try to solve the "emerging gang problems". Its been all over the news here. I'm glad I'm getting Shannon out of there. I sent a letter in today requesting her transcripts, & copies of report cards & IEP.
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Post by charliegirl on Apr 29, 2008 9:15:21 GMT -5
It sounds like you are getting her out of there not a moment too soon. I bet you will be relieved when the year is over and you don't have to send her back there.
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Post by lcdc1 on Apr 29, 2008 9:57:16 GMT -5
Whoa, yeah, it is good to get her out of there for sure! Sounds like that area needs to get there act together and make safer schools. Maybe now the DA and media attention will help the kids that have to stay in the school!
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Post by bugsmom on Apr 29, 2008 18:15:05 GMT -5
Oh, my gosh, Misty! That is just awful. This just confirms that you are doing the right thing. I bet you can't wait until this year to be over. I'll keep that teacher in my prayers...that is just unbeleivable!
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Post by dimples74 on Apr 29, 2008 19:01:05 GMT -5
I was in HS 1988-1992. Brother graduated in 1990. He was 5'8 and 110 lbs. A group of kids grabbed him, one on each arm and leg, swang him back and forth, then dropped him onto the concrete. That was back then.....and I don't even want to think of what will happen in 2020 when Noah is in HS.
There is a program now offered through the community college where you can go to the college and complete your HS education and while doing so, work on an Assoc degree. By the time students are 18, they graduate with a HS diploma and an Assoc. I am not sure all the details, but if I had a child in that age category, they would be outta there.
Cyber school sounds really cool. Most kids spend a lot of time at the PC anyway, ya know. I wonder if eventually public school will be a thing of the past? Good luck with that. Keep us posted.
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Post by misty on May 1, 2008 17:15:41 GMT -5
Well, my appointment for orientation is set up for May 27th. There is SO MUCH I need to gather before then. The guidance counselor at the school Shannon attends now sent home her transcripts, IEP, & report cards today. Thats a start. After we have the orientation meeting, they will test her to ensure the proper placement in all her classes.
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