[POLL] When does YOUR school end?

LittleZbot · Post by **LittleZbot** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:56 pm

TP

MyNameIsKooky wrote:
Qloof234 wrote:
MyNameIsKooky wrote:It's THE WORST way to be educated.
No.

I can understand why people think that, but it's MUCH better than the official school system for several reasons.

1 - You can learn at your own pace, whether it's slower than normal classes or faster. It's unbelievable how idiotic the school districts here think we are, so homeschooling allows us to actually learn new things.

2 - No bullying whatsoever. The main reason I dropped out of Grade 8 was because pretty much everybody in my class hated me. Of course, this isn't an issue while homeschooling.

3 - Unlike public schools, which grade you based on how pretty your project is, homeschooling is different in the fact that you're graded based on your comprehension of the subject, which is much more fair.

4 - Since the classes are usually only one or two people, you'll be able to ask about anything you don't understand and get a response relatively soon. Public schools fail in that regard because teachers can't help everyone at once.

5 - It's nowhere near as harsh with deadlines and things like that. I remember at my old school if I was even a day late, I would automatically lose a mark for it, which is, to put it mildly, ridiculous.

6 - Provided you work hard enough, then you'll have more free time on your hands, which can be used for pretty much anything.

7 - What you're doing for a certain subject can be pretty much anything as long as it's relevant. Public schools are somewhat like that, but not enough so that you can work at your own pace without getting bored.
Oh... Well, that's understandable. About #1, I guess I wasn't really looking from your perspective since I go to the Cape Elizabeth School District which is one of the greatest in the nation (many kids are still bums, though) where it actually teaches us stuff...

You DO?

Well, my father used to go to some sort of school where you learn almost EVERYTHING, and now I can learn a lot from him. He also used to be a scuba diver, a pilot, even a commando. But, luckily, he's not the kind of father who expects his children to be good at something just because he is.

How do you compare?

MyNameIsKooky · Post by **MyNameIsKooky** » Mon Jun 14, 2010 11:59 pm

Yeah, I guess. Maybe since my schools are the best in the nation I have something against homeschooling.

[size=0]About 70% of the users here are homeschooled and have too much time on their hands. I'M OUTTA HERE! *grabs flamethrower and runs*[/size]

tails the fox · Post by **tails the fox** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 12:08 am

I tried makeing a new custom lexie avatar for me
What do you guys think?

~xpr'd~ · Post by **~xpr'd~** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:19 am

tails the fox wrote:I tried makeing a new custom lexie avatar for me
What do you guys think?

interesting
the pink isn't shaded enough though

LittleZbot · Post by **LittleZbot** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:20 am

It looks good, but that's off-topic.

TheoX · Post by **TheoX** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:04 am

To introduce a random branching discussion topic:

I think homeschooling is a suitable replacement for elementary-through-middle school education. However, once a kid reaches high-school age, I think it's wise that they enroll in high school, because it would be extremely hard for parents to teach all the diverse subjects that you learn in the average high school... calculus, world history, literature, language, etc. Even if the parent hires tutors for separate subjects, that would cost a lot of money. Public school is free, and is a much friendlier environment than middle school. I met some kids in my high school years who were previously homeschooled; they were nice and seemed to get along fine in public school. I also just graduated, and I think that everyone should have that opportunity, the ceremony and afterparty are so fun.

Nobody · Post by **Nobody** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:12 am

MyNameIsKooky wrote:
tails the fox wrote:Anyway Mynameiskooky you were wrong, tails keeps banging his head on walls and stuff its shocking that hes already went to the hospidal for banging his head on a glass window and it broke! It was narley.
All of that just because of a silly forum topic and a minor misuse of characters? Just... wow. I'm not sure whether to laugh or feel sorry for him.

I wish there were a detective smiley, because I'd use it.

ben-09 · Post by **ben-09** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:34 am

MyNameIsKooky wrote:Yeah, I guess. Maybe since my schools are the best in the nation I have something against homeschooling.

STOP BRAGGING. How would you know that it is one of the best in the nation? (What nation do you live in, anyway

) Because the school tells you? Lots of schools say that.

tyteen4a03 · Post by **tyteen4a03** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:39 am

Well, let's just take that as his opinion.

BELOW IS MEDICAL ADVISE THAT SHOULD BE FOR REFERENCE ONLY
@Lexie: From the things you tell us I don't think it is just ADHD. I think you need to talk to tails' parent about this and take him to a mental doctor.

MyNameIsKooky · Post by **MyNameIsKooky** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:37 pm

ben-09 wrote:
MyNameIsKooky wrote:Yeah, I guess. Maybe since my schools are the best in the nation I have something against homeschooling.
STOP BRAGGING. How would you know that it is one of the best in the nation? (What nation do you live in, anyway ) Because the school tells you? Lots of schools say that.

My intention wasn't to brag, I was just saying my school is good enough so I don't need to be homeschooled because I actually learn new things every day. The reason why(?) people switched to homeschooling is because they weren't learning anything. And since you asked, I live in Maine which is in America of course.

Qloof234 · Post by **Qloof234** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:36 pm

I switched to homeschooling because everyone in my grade level hated me for... hell if I knew why, it was awful. At first I just dropped out, but then I started homeschooling.

tails the fox · Post by **tails the fox** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:45 am

tyteen4a03 wrote:Well, let's just take that as his opinion.

BELOW IS MEDICAL ADVISE THAT SHOULD BE FOR REFERENCE ONLY
@Lexie: From the things you tell us I don't think it is just ADHD. I think you need to talk to tails' parent about this and take him to a mental doctor.

Thanks
I just told his parents
Hes at a mental doctor right now...
Thanks

billy bob · Post by **billy bob** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 11:19 am

MyNameIsKooky wrote:
billy bob wrote:School ended years ago for me.
So you're not being home schooled either?

Figures.

What is "Figures." supposed to mean? Does it mean "That makes sense."? If so, what makes sense?

Muzozavr wrote:This isn't worth a flamewar, folks.

Nothing is worth a flamewar...

Qloof234 · Post by **Qloof234** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:09 am

billy bob wrote:
MyNameIsKooky wrote:Why does everyone want to be home schooled? It's THE WORST way to be educated.
It's the best way to be educated. The BEST.

That's actually pretty subjective. Yes, I homeschool, and yes, I like it much more than regular schooling, but its quality depends on how well of a job your teachers do.

If they do a good job, they can match or even surpass trained teachers, giving you an edge over normal schooling. If they don't do as good of a job, it's a huge disadvantage; I remember you said you didn't know where you live, correct? Considering that you're being homeschooled by your parents, if you don't know where you live, then they aren't doing a very good job of it.

ben-09 · Post by **ben-09** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:46 am

MyNameIsKooky wrote:
ben-09 wrote:
MyNameIsKooky wrote:Yeah, I guess. Maybe since my schools are the best in the nation I have something against homeschooling.
STOP BRAGGING. How would you know that it is one of the best in the nation? (What nation do you live in, anyway ) Because the school tells you? Lots of schools say that.
My intention wasn't to brag, I was just saying my school is good enough so I don't need to be homeschooled because I actually learn new things every day. The reason why(?) people switched to homeschooling is because they weren't learning anything. And since you asked, I live in Maine which is in America of course.

I had actually never heard of Maine, so I didn't know it was in america.

Nobody · Post by **Nobody** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:02 pm

ben-09 wrote:never heard of Maine,

I KNEW HOMESCHOOLING WAS BETTER *shot by ben-09*

MyNameIsKooky · Post by **MyNameIsKooky** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:02 pm

My school ended yesterday.

SUMMER VACATION!

billy bob · Post by **billy bob** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:44 pm

Qloof234 wrote:if you don't know where you live, then they aren't doing a very good job of it.

They think that I know.

Sammy_Bro · Post by **Sammy_Bro** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:50 pm

I hate summer vacation because I hate NOT DOING SCHOOLWORK.

I'm serious.

Qloof234 · Post by **Qloof234** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:02 pm

billy bob wrote:
Qloof234 wrote:if you don't know where you live, then they aren't doing a very good job of it.
They think that I know.

Then... Why haven't you told them you don't know and asked where you live?

DEEMAN223344 · Post by **DEEMAN223344** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:17 am

ben-09 wrote:never heard of Maine,

LOLWUT.
*puts ben-09 in 5th grade so he can memorize his states*

~xpr'd~ · Post by **~xpr'd~** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:58 am

TOMORROW IS THE LAST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL

Next week is just half days and parties and stuff. :3

Sammy_Bro wrote:I hate summer vacation because I hate NOT DOING SCHOOLWORK.

I'm serious.

Wow. You're...different than everyone else in my school :P

DEEMAN223344 wrote:*puts ben-09 in 5th grade so he can memorize his states*

He's in New Zealand XD

Qloof234 · Post by **Qloof234** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 2:28 am

DEEMAN223344 wrote:
ben-09 wrote:never heard of Maine,
LOLWUT.
*puts ben-09 in 5th grade so he can memorize his states*

There's another problem - there are actually quite a few schools that skimp entirely on geography. My old one was no exception.

ben-09 · Post by **ben-09** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:30 am

DEEMAN223344 wrote:
ben-09 wrote:never heard of Maine,
LOLWUT.
*puts ben-09 in 5th grade so he can memorize his states*

1. In geography we don't learn about american states.
2. We don't call them 'grades' here.

Emerald141 · Post by **Emerald141** » Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:40 pm

Then what do you call them?

I'm not one to judge homeschooling because I've never been homeschooled.

Nobody · Post by **Nobody** » Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:58 pm

Emerald141 wrote:I'm not one to judge homeschooling because I've never been homeschooled.

End of debate. Back on topic.