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<blockquote data-quote="AppleCori" data-source="post: 707655" data-attributes="member: 16024"><p>Call the superintendent's office and see what they may offer as an alternative for at-risk kids. There may be options you don't know about. Since your son dislikes school and is at risk for not completing his diploma, they may be motivated to help. </p><p></p><p>My adult kids all did some classes online for high school, but they were all the studious types, so I don't know how it would work with a child that is resistant. I use Potters School (I also currently homeschool my 12-yo) which conducts live, online classes, with online tests/quizzes and homework due every week, much like they would have in the brick-and-mortar school. I pay $450-650 per class per year, not counting books and supplies. It is a very excellent college-prep school, so not sure if it would work for your son's needs. There are many other online schools to choose from, though. </p><p></p><p>Also, look into what your district may offer homeschooled students.</p><p>Depending on the state you live in, there may be free online programs through your district. The state I currently live in offers free classes through K-12 ( an online program which is free in many states). Many states such as mine also have other options for online learning/home bound learning through their district homeschool programs. You are enrolled as a public school student, so the district collects the same amount of money as it would if your child attended the classroom school. </p><p></p><p>Doing their work daily is the key to success in an online program. Many of them require the parent to grade the homework, but some don't. </p><p></p><p>Let us know how it goes, and what you decide!</p><p></p><p>Apple</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AppleCori, post: 707655, member: 16024"] Call the superintendent's office and see what they may offer as an alternative for at-risk kids. There may be options you don't know about. Since your son dislikes school and is at risk for not completing his diploma, they may be motivated to help. My adult kids all did some classes online for high school, but they were all the studious types, so I don't know how it would work with a child that is resistant. I use Potters School (I also currently homeschool my 12-yo) which conducts live, online classes, with online tests/quizzes and homework due every week, much like they would have in the brick-and-mortar school. I pay $450-650 per class per year, not counting books and supplies. It is a very excellent college-prep school, so not sure if it would work for your son's needs. There are many other online schools to choose from, though. Also, look into what your district may offer homeschooled students. Depending on the state you live in, there may be free online programs through your district. The state I currently live in offers free classes through K-12 ( an online program which is free in many states). Many states such as mine also have other options for online learning/home bound learning through their district homeschool programs. You are enrolled as a public school student, so the district collects the same amount of money as it would if your child attended the classroom school. Doing their work daily is the key to success in an online program. Many of them require the parent to grade the homework, but some don't. Let us know how it goes, and what you decide! Apple [/QUOTE]
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