Don't answer that questions ;)
We may have Sariah's schooling situation solved as Bill called the school board and spoke with someone who might actually be able to help. We need to take Sariah's IEP up to the board on Monday and see if they can squeeze her in. So I'm very happy about that.
What I'm not happy about is the thought of William going to a sub-par school. Now, this school is only in it's 2nd year and maybe I should give them the benefit of the doubt but wouldn't that be like treating my 6-yr-old as the school's guinea pig? Is that really something I want to do? They say that if we think he might follow his sister's footsteps as far as gifted goes, that we should go ahead and put him into the sub-par school and then go to the counselor to get him tested. Ug. I just hate it.
So the "Am I Nuts" part is, should I homeschool? GASP! Me? I'm seriously giving it a thought now. I am somewhat smart but not patient. Could I deal with something like this?
Maybe this hatred just stems from the fact that I HATE it here. I think that has a lot to do with it....and how much I want to be back in Clermont or at least the Orlando area with all of my heart. Yeah...that might have a little to do with it. ;)
We may have Sariah's schooling situation solved as Bill called the school board and spoke with someone who might actually be able to help. We need to take Sariah's IEP up to the board on Monday and see if they can squeeze her in. So I'm very happy about that.
What I'm not happy about is the thought of William going to a sub-par school. Now, this school is only in it's 2nd year and maybe I should give them the benefit of the doubt but wouldn't that be like treating my 6-yr-old as the school's guinea pig? Is that really something I want to do? They say that if we think he might follow his sister's footsteps as far as gifted goes, that we should go ahead and put him into the sub-par school and then go to the counselor to get him tested. Ug. I just hate it.
So the "Am I Nuts" part is, should I homeschool? GASP! Me? I'm seriously giving it a thought now. I am somewhat smart but not patient. Could I deal with something like this?
Maybe this hatred just stems from the fact that I HATE it here. I think that has a lot to do with it....and how much I want to be back in Clermont or at least the Orlando area with all of my heart. Yeah...that might have a little to do with it. ;)
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would they be attending the same school, if sariah didn't get switched? or is she in jr high?
usually, if one sibling goes to a certain school, the others will automatically get to go there, so that parents don't have two schools to be at, at once...
Oh Liz. I gave homeschooling a brief thought as well. But as I talked to some people who do it and considered how much time and energy it required, I just knew I couldn't keep up with it and would stress myself out completely. But, at least in your situation, you would only be teaching one for the time being, it's just that you have two little ones who also demand so much attention. Maybe just try the school out for a few months, and then, who knows, maybe you'll be heading back up to Orlando. If you still hate the school, then you can try the homeschooling thing.
You never know, maybe William's teacher will be outstanding and it won't matter so much about the school's overall performance as long as she or he is really making sure William is getting the education he deserves.
Nope, you're not nuts. You want to do what's best for your kids, no matter what. I was homeschooled, and I know I will NOT homeschool my daughter. That's not because I don't believe it's a good option, but because I know that I personally don't have what it takes to do it well. Only you know if it would work for you - and there are a lot of resources out there if you decide to go for it. I think I would go ahead and enroll him, but don't take HS off the table; wait and see how the situation seems once he's in that school. Maybe he will end up with a great teacher! If it is as bad as you fear, you could always withdraw him and start homeschooling after a semester.
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