what’s everyone though on Cyber school’s?

As everyone pointed out, Cyber school and homeschool are a little different, especially if its a public-school-at-home cyber school. I prefer to go with whatever the legal definition of homeschool is in your state. In mine, if you are part of a private cyber school, you are still legally a homeschooler, if you are part of a public school at home virtual school, then you are public school alternative education student.

As far as the effectiveness, that all depends on which one and how you do it.

There are some private cyber schools that have good programs that are not done totally infront of the computer, but require projects, book work, and even require that you buy the lab equipment to do lab sciences. Then there are some that are basically just fill in the blank or multiple choice all the way through.

So if you pick a good program, and actually do the projects, extra reading, and expiraments (rather than mom just signing off to the effect) the program would probably be quite effective.

I know some people who have used private cyber schools and gotten excellent results, and I know others who counted the video clips as their “lab work” and took the easy way out every chance they got and found at SAT time that their kids really knew next to nothing.

So it all depends HOW you use the school.

Independent homeschooling is better in my opinion, but that is just my opinion! 🙂

As far as getting into college, public school vs. homeschool: a higher percentage of homeschoolers enter and finish college than the general population, regardless of which kind of degree they are after. The only catagory where homeschoolers do not enter and finish as often is the trade school instead of college route.

I don’t know what the stats are for Public Virtual SChool students.

(If you want to see the stats for yourself, check out http://www.hslda.com , select “research” and then choose “homeschooling achievement”. Read or download the PDF file. You can find lots of other stats there too.

So, best of luck whatever you decide to do. HOmeschooling (when done diligently) is just as good (better in my opinion) than public school. Cyber school can be good as well, if you do it right.

A couple of points to keep in mind are 1) to contact the college your son plans to attend to find out what their course requirements are, if they require 4 years of math and you only do two, you won’t get in no matter where you schooled. 2) Keep good records, if you are enrolled in a cyber school this will probably be done for you, other wise you can get help with this from http://www.thehomescholar.com

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Most states now have cyber schools of some type that are not only accredited but are really just public school without the building. Florida, where I live, has a cyber school that is free to all residents of Florida. Those who do not live here may enroll but they have to pay. The students get a diploma just like any other school. http://www.flva.org/

Cyber schools or online charter school or virtual schools that are public run are not always thought of as homeschooling since the parent and student have to abide by the public school’s syllabus and schedule.

Your son may have noticed that his girlfriend is done with her work way before he even thinks about getting out of school. she is also probably having a lot more input as to what she studies and when she studies it and how in depth she goes with a subject. she has a lot more time to be with her friends and participate with community projects.

As far as the college thing goes he just may be able to get into a better college if he applies himself. Most college admissions today look at SAT/ACT scores more than any other critical factor. You will have to provide a portfolio of your son’s work showing his studies and progression ( homeschool grades and courses )for some colleges.

I’m currently home schooled and I did real school for my primary years. Now I’m deciding if I want to go to a real school or not. Anyway, I attend at the Morning Star Academy, which is fully online. Certain schools require your parents to sign an attendance record and others simply keep a log of your time (mine works that way) and you need a required amount of work and time during the school year. Your parent’s don’t need to be home (mine work too) so it is a big advantage. It’s great! If you already have nearby friends from your school that makes it twice as good because it allows you to still be sociable as well as have a safer education! Not to mention, if you honestly feel unsafe at school tell your parents, explain to them how online schooling would be better and I’m sure they’ll understand. Also, in regards to the additional details, its not hard to teach yourself the info. Just make sure you pay attention, read carefully and you’ll get it… the online teachers are usually pretty good. Good luck!

Personally I have no experience with Cyber schools, since we home school.

Cyber schools, and home schooling are not the same.

Your son may be a very independent student, and may be looking at finishing school sooner, and move on to college.

He can also take college classes while finishing a high school program giving him a head start on college by transferring the credits, how he does in college will determine acceptance in law school, or the police academy; not high school.

On the other hand he may not like the school environment, there can be more than one reason, talk to him, and find out.

My 16 yr old daughter just finished PA Leadership Charter School this past June. Her grades were great, she was able to work ahead up to 2 weeks, our family could travel whenever we wanted to (just grab the laptop and go) PA has many accredited cyber schools and after her senior year will have no trouble getting into any college she chooses.

Very rarely are online courses highly accredited. Also with law school, his high school will play a very small role in getting accepted, his college performance will be the leading role in getting into a law program.