Homeschool and college expectations

LKnomad
Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:35:18 +0000

I recently pulled my rising 8th grader out of public school for homeschool. He will be attending an independent study program in CA. Due to several severe learning disabilities I believe that he will have a better chance at success if we spend the next year or two dealing with his dysgraphia, ADHD, and executive function issues. I have no doubt that his chances at being admitted to college and actually succeeding will be greatly improved though homeschool. School is simply not meeting his needs.

I recently met several local homeschool parents and have been shocked at the attitude toward college. Recently one parent told me that most homeschoolers simply understand that they wont be going to college, and that those that do aim for higher education understand that they have to go to community college. This was not one parent, it was three separate families who all seem to feel that college and course rigor for homeschools was something that just doesn’t exist. Needless to say, I was shocked, especially after hanging out here on CC and seeing homeschool discussions.

Now as far as I am concerned, my son, should he choose, will attend a 4 year college. That is the whole reason I am pulling him out, to give him a fighting chance. Yes I would be fine if he went to community college, if that is his choice, but I don’t want him to be limited. My goal is to increase his options, not limit them.

Is this attitude, about not going to college, common in homeschool communities??? Is giving up higher education to gain freedom through homeschooling something that is considered OK in some homeschool communities?