We aren't happy with our public grade school or middle school. We think the teachers spoon feed the kids, and don't challenge them to do any work (or learn decent habits.)
E is in private school. A Montessori based school until grade 3, and then it transitions to more traditional courses. Classes are small.
Post by sineadorebellion on Dec 10, 2013 18:18:01 GMT -5
I homeschool but I'd jump at the chance to have someone else do it in a situation like that. Sometimes I feel totally unqualified lol. But it's better then the alternative. I miss our old district outside of Houston, they were great. I would love a system like textbookcase too. But I don't think that's available here.
I don't think that's unlike hiring a private tutor or an old fashioned governess for your child(ren). It's probably a weird new hybrid between modern home schooling and the old English tutors. Kinda like being in a co-op without the part where YOU teach a day.
Could work for some children/families.
That's exactly what I was thinking. It's like a move back to private tutoring - I'm sure you all know this but that is why private school in England is called public school.
I think it's a great idea if it were affordable and you could find someone qualified enough to do it.
ETA: Yes, I would. I was hugely pro public schools, but I teach at a private school and our kids will go here. I don't assign much, if any, homework in 7th and 8th grade and I can't get behind teaching to tests.
Nic, yes. I think it's ridiculous that she has homework. Last night she had her regular page, a second page and a little book. We made the ornaments instead because I was feeling very "fuck the system".
Post by textbookcase on Dec 10, 2013 18:36:33 GMT -5
I would totally pay someone to do some of the homeschooling or tutoring if we didn't have the support system that we have! Especially for math and things I'm not very comfortable teaching on my own. I love, love, love our school. If you're interested in something like it try researching homeschool charter schools in your area, you'd be surprised at how many of them there are. I know California has a ton of them.
I don't think that's unlike hiring a private tutor or an old fashioned governess for your child(ren). It's probably a weird new hybrid between modern home schooling and the old English tutors. Kinda like being in a co-op without the part where YOU teach a day.
Could work for some children/families.
That's exactly what I was thinking. It's like a move back to private tutoring - I'm sure you all know this but that is why private school in England is called public school. I think it's a great idea if it were affordable and you could find someone qualified enough to do it.
I was thinking this as well. A private tutor. I wonder if we'll see more of this type of arrangment as Teachers get fed up with CC/testing and parents start to realize how bad all this focus on the test is for their kids. I mean really no recess for a kindy class?
Nic, yes. I think it's ridiculous that she has homework. Last night she had her regular page, a second page and a little book. We made the ornaments instead because I was feeling very "fuck the system".
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That's exactly what I was thinking. It's like a move back to private tutoring - I'm sure you all know this but that is why private school in England is called public school. I think it's a great idea if it were affordable and you could find someone qualified enough to do it.
I was thinking this as well. A private tutor. I wonder if we'll see more of this type of arrangment as Teachers get fed up with CC/testing and parents start to realize how bad all this focus on the test is for their kids. I mean really no recess for a kindy class?
Wouldn't surprise me at all.
I think the small group (3?) kids to one tutor could be an interesting concept with the cost similar or less than private school and way more individual attention.
I guess the challenge is finding someone who can teach all the different subjects at a high level for older kids.
Post by game blouses on Dec 10, 2013 20:24:42 GMT -5
No. But our school district is really good. I'm a teacher but I wouldn't feel qualified to homeschool at all. I feel confident enough in my knowledge of the school system to be able to navigate it successfully.
I've always been pro-public school too, Papie. Until lately.
Edith's class has missed recess more times than I can count because there wasn't time for it. For five year olds. That tells me that they're more concerned with test scores than the actual children. Which enrages me.
I don't think missing recess is the status quo in kindergarten and I think you need to ask the teacher why there is no time for recess. Everyone needs a break, kids and teachers. The teacher is doing a disservice to the kids and herself by not giving recess. I don't think that missing recess in kindergarten is due to the CCSS.
Yes I would if I deemed it the best option. My kids go to private Montessori school. I would do almost anything to avoid my neighborhood school which is practically in my backyard. It is no bueno. I'm not disciplined enough to homeschool plus I couldn't handle it with 4 kids but it is appealing if I ccould do it well.
Depending on your state, you cannot pay someone to homeschool your child - the reason is that person would be conducting "school" and then would need the proper licensing, inspections, certifications, etc
However, you can certainly hire someone to tutor your child in certain aspects while you are responsible for the daily instruction. But again, this depends on your state
I only know because I homeschooled last year (and I am a certified teacher in our state as well). I did join a homeschool group called Classical Conversations which met once a week. We had tutors (not teachers) that introduced certain lessons/subjects and then I followed up the rest of the week. It mainly was grammaer, fine arts, bible, science/geography.
If you do want to homeschool - I would look into something like that. I wish I had started with that, but we ended up not enrolling until half year. It was awesome for the interaction and it really made science experiments and art projects awesome. Now my kids were not old enough, but Classical Conversations also has a program for the older students that deal with writing/history/more detailed geography
Depending on your state, you cannot pay someone to homeschool your child - the reason is that person would be conducting "school" and then would need the proper licensing, inspections, certifications, etc
However, you can certainly hire someone to tutor your child in certain aspects while you are responsible for the daily instruction. But again, this depends on your state
I only know because I homeschooled last year (and I am a certified teacher in our state as well). I did join a homeschool group called Classical Conversations which met once a week. We had tutors (not teachers) that introduced certain lessons/subjects and then I followed up the rest of the week. It mainly was grammaer, fine arts, bible, science/geography.
If you do want to homeschool - I would look into something like that. I wish I had started with that, but we ended up not enrolling until half year. It was awesome for the interaction and it really made science experiments and art projects awesome. Now my kids were not old enough, but Classical Conversations also has a program for the older students that deal with writing/history/more detailed geography
I don't think Jermy's would be interested in Classical Conversations.
If not Classical Conversations, look into different homeschool coops which "share" tutors and one that fit into the style you like/prefer.
I did my own Reading/Language Arts/Math but it was so nice to have help with the other subjects. Plus, trying to buy enough items to conduct science experiments for 2 students, art, etc. Cost effective to go with the charter.
Depending on your state, you cannot pay someone to homeschool your child - the reason is that person would be conducting "school" and then would need the proper licensing, inspections, certifications, etc
However, you can certainly hire someone to tutor your child in certain aspects while you are responsible for the daily instruction. But again, this depends on your state
I only know because I homeschooled last year (and I am a certified teacher in our state as well). I did join a homeschool group called Classical Conversations which met once a week. We had tutors (not teachers) that introduced certain lessons/subjects and then I followed up the rest of the week. It mainly was grammaer, fine arts, bible, science/geography.
If you do want to homeschool - I would look into something like that. I wish I had started with that, but we ended up not enrolling until half year. It was awesome for the interaction and it really made science experiments and art projects awesome. Now my kids were not old enough, but Classical Conversations also has a program for the older students that deal with writing/history/more detailed geography
I don't think Jermy's would be interested in Classical Conversations.
I was like "No! That sounds cool! I love classical music and art!" and then I Googled...and I re-read the description. You're right, that's totally not up my alley. However! I did find some really cool secular programs like it!
One of Edith's preschool teachers, who has a masters in Education and taught fourth grade for years before going to work for the preschool, was talking on Facebook about starting to home school her kids, and I piped up with "Wanna home school mine too? I'll pay you!"
I think she thought I was kidding, but I'm totally serious. I would LOVE to get away from CC and into a school environment where there is less focus on test scores and more on learning.
No, I would just pay for private school if that was the case.