Any other homeschoolers?

j-welch
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 13:59:11 +0000

Dear Fellow Homeschoolers

I am new to this forum and in need of some advice. My 15 year old (freshman) son Chris is working to earn an appointment to the AFA. He has been homeschooled all his life and has taken on Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, and Kenpo Karate all in the last few months. He hopes to earn his Eagle Scout, Cadet Officer, and Black belt within the next 3 years. I have been told by a friend I work with, whose son is a freshman at the academy this year, that my son needs to have a few years experience in a competative sport (football, basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.) if he wants to be competative for an appointment. Chris intends to compete in martial arts tournements and run 5K-10K races, but I’m not confident that will be enough. He can try out for American Legion Baseball soon, but I’m afraid that might overload his already weighted schedule.

Any advice from homeschoolers experienced in this area would be of great value. Thank you.

John