HS Independent Studies vs Community College

GeekMom63
Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:52:25 +0000

I agree that SmileAMile has good points. But I want to offer another point of view as well. If her problem is behavioral, not academic, maybe the greater challenge at CC would serve her well, and maybe being surrounded by adults would raise her own standards.

Unfortunately, you’ve considered both these issues. Another con is that it’s possible she won’t make any friends of any age, because at a CC it can be much more business-like. People will show up for their class and leave afterwards, with no shared lunch period or shared locker area, and won’t even be in more than one class together.

But there’s no reason it has to be one or the other. She can take a class or two at CC, those of her strength, and the rest at home with independent studies.

Good luck!