Alyosha

I've basically run out of classes to take at my tiny private high school (except for English and History). I figured I would home school myself in some classes my senior year. Does anyone have any recommendations of how I should go about that? Should I enroll at a local community college? I have home schooled friends who take correspondence courses, or something like that. What option would provide the most rigorous course experience?

PlantMom

Dual enrollment at a community college is certainly one option. Taking distance courses online at the AP level is another. You can also self study a topic and take an AP or SAT exam without an official course. As homeschoolers, my kids have done all of the above. I can't tell you what is viewed as most rigorous; that depends on what kind of courses you're looking at. I have a kid who took a boatload of honors and AP courses in early high school years, and used the community college for more advanced work. The CC route worked well because it allowed him to explore topics more deeply. On the other hand, I have another child that was interested in exploring many fields and took a huge load of AP's--her choice. Do what allows you to follow your interests with the most advanced courses!

MHC2011

I think the community college path is a really good one to consider, especially if you're looking for more rigor than high school. Being able to work with a professor and get pushed by them can be a great intellectual experience. Like PlantMom said, it's a great way to do more advanced work, which it sounds like you want.

But really, don't overlook those English and history courses! They're so important, especially English. You might be surprised by how much you get out of them.