Homeschooling.....

TexasSunflower

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Does any one in Calvert or St. Mary's home school their children? I have a 17 y/o that I had to withdraw from high school today ( don't ask long story) and they said he was able to go through the GED program. I was just wondering if there is a home school association in either of these counties and what Maryland specifications are on homeschooling. I would rather him have home school diploma than a GED.

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libby

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Does any one in Calvert or St. Mary's home school their children? I have a 17 y/o that I had to withdraw from high school today ( don't ask long story) and they said he was able to go through the GED program. I was just wondering if there is a home school association in either of these counties and what Maryland specifications are on homeschooling. I would rather him have home school diploma than a GED.

TIA!

There are lots of homeschoolers here. I homeschool my children, and the easiest thing to do is enroll under an accredited homeschool curriculum program. For laws specific to MD go to hslda.com and click on MD.
Do you want to teach him using the school's materials, or choose your own?
You shouldn't have a problem at all, just let the Dept. of Pupil Services know and file the appropriate form (they'll send it to you). They'll check up on you a couple of times a year if you don't use an accredited school.
 

DanceMom

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I know there is a home schooling program in maryland. Look online. I've also heard of online high schools. Just google it and take a look. good luck.
 

itsbob

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Check Adult Services.. He can still get a diploma, not a GED or a Home School Diploma. He takes a placement test, does some course work at home, shows up once a week for evaluation and in the end gets awarded a Maryland High School Diploma.. I think it would be much easier for you to go that way anyways.
 

itsbob

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I know there is a home schooling program in maryland. Look online. I've also heard of online high schools. Just google it and take a look. good luck.

Online High School Diplomas are worth less than a GED. I don't know her son or what his plans are, but for an example, the military does not recognize online diplomas. They will recognize the Maryland High School diploma program, and less so the GED.
 

TexasSunflower

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There are lots of homeschoolers here. I homeschool my children, and the easiest thing to do is enroll under an accredited homeschool curriculum program. For laws specific to MD go to hslda.com and click on MD.
Do you want to teach him using the school's materials, or choose your own?
You shouldn't have a problem at all, just let the Dept. of Pupil Services know and file the appropriate form (they'll send it to you). They'll check up on you a couple of times a year if you don't use an accredited school.

I'm not real sure what I want to do. I wan't to research it before I make my decision. I homeschooled him for a while when he was in elementary in North Carolina and things there are totaly different. Does Maryland Regulate it closely? What do you mean by using School's materials? Are you talking about books and stuff like that? thanks for the info!
 

TexasSunflower

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Online High School Diplomas are worth less than a GED. I don't know her son or what his plans are, but for an example, the military does not recognize online diplomas. They will recognize the Maryland High School diploma program, and less so the GED.

He wanted to go into the Marine Corps and they don't even except GED's. only the army does. You have to have a diploma or 16 college credits for the Marines. He's really put himself in a pickle! I have the packet the school gave me for the adult ged program so maybe I will give them a call. thanks!
 

libby

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I'm not real sure what I want to do. I wan't to research it before I make my decision. I homeschooled him for a while when he was in elementary in North Carolina and things there are totaly different. Does Maryland Regulate it closely? What do you mean by using School's materials? Are you talking about books and stuff like that? thanks for the info!

What I meant is, do you plan to use the materials he is already using, or are you going to choose your own books. Will his high school let him bring the books home for study?
If you've homeschooled before perhaps you are familiar with K12, A Beka Books, or Seton? They are secular, Christian and Catholic, respectively, and they have all of the materials that any state would require. I'm not familiar with many that are not Christian, but there are some out there.
I have not found St. Mary's County to be difficult to deal with at all. In fact, the gentleman who reviewed our material our first year living here was totally like, "yeah, you homeschoolers are always worried, but you're way ahead of the rest". So it shouldn't be difficult at all to satisfy the Dept. of Ed.
I homeschool for faith reasons, and if that has anything to do with your decision I may be able to keep you posted on activities.
 

itsbob

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He wanted to go into the Marine Corps and they don't even except GED's. only the army does. You have to have a diploma or 16 college credits for the Marines. He's really put himself in a pickle! I have the packet the school gave me for the adult ged program so maybe I will give them a call. thanks!



Not the Adult GED program, but the Adult DIPLOMA program. Marines and the Army and everyone else will accept is as a High School Diploma.

Daughter just finished the program maybe 6 months ago, and is now working on getting into a nursing school.

AND the Army would be a much better choice anywho.
 

itsbob

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Not the Adult GED program, but the Adult DIPLOMA program. Marines and the Army and everyone else will accept is as a High School Diploma.

Daughter just finished the program maybe 6 months ago, and is now working on getting into a nursing school.

AND the Army would be a much better choice anywho.

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