Question on Abeka Program

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We live in a rural area of Vermont. My son just graduated 8th grade of 12 students and now faces going to the High school which is 18 miles from our home and has a lot of students. He is such a good boy and he doesn't want to go as he is afraid of all the drugs, violence cliques, etc. I too feel the same way. I saw some of you mention the home study video ABEKA. I'm not familiar with this and was wondering where I could go on the web to find out more about it. I would like for him to do his lessons at home. He shows great concern about going back, he will be 16 in Dec. and was saying he would like to quit and just get a GED, but I really want him to get an actual diploma. I am just worried if he doesn't go to school, he will become very introverted as we don't have many boys his age nearby for him to interact with. Then also I feel if he does go to the high school he will get persuaded or picked on as he is very quiet. If someone has any suggestions, please leave on the board. Thanks, Carla

-- Carla Hoy (hoycarla@hotmail.com), August 17, 2000

Answers

I used ABeka Video through HighSchool. It was a lifesaver for me. I used the advisory teacher which is expensive, but my daughter received a report card and official records to be sent to the colleges in which all colleges excepted her. She did not have to take the GED she received a High School transcripts which were readily accepted without question from both State Universities and Christian Universities. I didnt feel right teaching highschool so I had to use the Video program. I did not really like the correspondence course of ABeka but loved the Video program. Any questions give me buz. Debbie P.S> ABeka is online and located in Pensacola, Fl.

-- Debbie Wolcott (bwolcott@cwis.net), August 17, 2000.

Abeka video school is great. I've got a friend that is unsing it and she is very happy with it.

-- Misha (MishaaE@aol.com), August 17, 2000.

Carla,

Go to Abeka Books and it will direct you to it. They are out of Pensecola, Florida. Just request a catalog and they'll ship one free.

-- Pat (pmikul@pcpros.net), August 17, 2000.


I do not use A Beka Book but I looked up information for you in my Teaching Home magazine. Their web site is www.abeka.org/th They list a phone number which says for the date, time, & location when they will be displayed in your area. 1-800-874-2353 Ext. 21. Hope this helps! God Bless!

-- melissa (bizemom@netzero.net), August 17, 2000.

Thanks to everyone for your help!! Carla

-- Carla Hoy (hoycarla@hotmail.com), August 17, 2000.


Don't worry about your son becoming introverted because there are no boys his age to interact with. The homeschooling research is clear that homeschooled kids are far more comfortable in social settings with people of ALL ages than their traditionally-schooled peers. Why? Because homeschooled kids grow up in loving home settings which develop their self-confidence and they interact with people of all ages. Traditionally-schooled students are sometimes at a loss as to how to relate to adults appropriately or others not of their age group.

-- Liz Rhein (merhein@shentel.net), August 17, 2000.

Hi Carla--it looks like everyone has helped you before I got to the computer---I just wanted to say my daughter uses Abeka video for both of our grandsons---& loves it!!!!!! They are doing better than we could ever want them to do! My 8 year old grandson on his S.A.T. scores this year tested as high as 11 th grade in some subjects! And my 5 yr old grandson tested very high also--into 4th & 5th grade--- he reads very well! In regular school he would be starting kindergarden this year--(learning his ABC's & his colors)in home school they have him in first grade--with lots of special projects to keep him interested! My daughter loves Abeka & she helped with other age groups while the kids took their S.A.T. tests & she said, you could tell the children that were studying with Abeka as they ALL scored higher than the other homeschooled children (in her area)! I have watched my grandsons while they study with the video tapes & it makes me realize how much I have forgotten!!!! I don't work for Abeka ha--but I can't say enough good about it. I think you always want to add & fine tune anything---but Abeka videos have been great for my precious grandbabies! Best wishes to you & your son---I hope all will work out for you. Sonda in Ks.

-- Sonda (sgbruce@birch.net), August 17, 2000.

I agree with Liz, I didn't think this way even a year ago, but my eyes have been opened. I decided not to worry about socialization when my colorado brother who's son lost a friend in the Columbine shootings reminded me that socialization isn't always positive. Since we spend most of our lives as adults isn't it more important to be able to relate to adults? It's not a kid that will decide if they're accepted at a college or if they get the job. I've seen a lot of teens that fit in with their peers but look uncomfortable when trying to communicate with an adult. I do want my son to have socialization but we control it. He's in church on sundays, Awanas on wednesdays, and in YMCA sports through the year. I feel like that's enough. Also, I want to say that I've heard only good things about Abeka.

-- Lenore (archambo@winco.net), August 18, 2000.

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