We live in a very small town, it's still Los Angeles, just a very isolated part of LA - which can be a good thing!! We get the fresh air, beautiful scenery and no horrific traffic! But....we don't have much of a choice when it comes to schooling. When we first moved here we had two elementary schools in our area. We loved the school our son attended! Then, the budge crises hit us and they ended up closing down our school and cramming all the kids into one school. It was a disaster waiting to happen! We knew from the get go that this was not going to be an exciting year as from the beginning we had problems and the school seemed to just not be able to handle it.
One thing I did learn is that it's not always the budget for the lack of field trips and activities. We approached the principle and asked why was the Kinders not having a graduation as we did at the other school . We were told by one of the teachers it was a lack of space - which we did not by because there's plenty of grass, as well as the auditorium. We were told that every teacher (class) has an allowance set aside for field trips & activities - that it is up to them whether they want to make the event happen. It seems this year we just had a bunch of teachers "not into it this year" which is very disappointing!
Anyway, I could go on and on with the lack of participation from school officials & teachers. But....what I have struggled with is whether or not to Home School. I am leaning on the positive side of this. It will keep my kids focused and away from picking up "bad behavior" as well as providing them one on one teaching that they could not get in a public school. We could do more hands on & more field trips. I always learned better hands on anyway as I'm not one to sit in classroom and take in much from a lecture!!
So...this is my first year home schooling!! I'm excited & nervous all at the same time!! I want to hear your tips and advice at making this year a great year for myself & my children!!
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