My DS9 is a grade skipped 5th grader in his third year in what is supposed to be a HG (99% and up) gifted magnet. The program, in my opinion, has gone down significantly since last year. They have allowed far more students in this year (way more than is even statistically possible) and the work that is being assigned and they are being asked to do is full of much more busy work than the previous two years. I don’t believe my DS has learned anything new in his 4 weeks of school so far.

I find myself becoming increasingly frustrated with what is coming home and with what they are being asked to do this year and I feel that my DS is really ready for so much more thought provoking days. My DH and I have talked about it and I have actually asked him, when are we going to say something about this or are we just going to put up with it for the rest of the year.

We are at a bit of a loss, but I would like to try to put together a homeschool program for my DS. I would have to hire and/or rely on family for some and my DH would have to commit to at least helping with the Math (we both work full time but my DH is in education). Here is what I have come up with so far.

Daily

8:45 – 9:45 (PE with babysitter) I already have a young man who watches him in the morning(6:45-8:45). I would like to hire him for an additional hour a day so they can – go play ball, bike ride, go to skateboard park, etc.) I have not lined this up yet.

10-12 (Time with teacher for History, English, Math (probably online) and Art). She is a friend, former MS History teacher and prolific artist (painting, drawing, sewing, pottery, etc.). She lives 3 houses down on my street. I talked with her and she really wants to be a part of this.

12:15-1:45 lunch/library/book club – he could come to my office and have lunch – we would be reading a book at the same time and treat my lunch hour as a book club time and or/ he could go to lunch and library to read – take advantage of other opportunities with his Nana. My mom would be willing to help in this way.

2-2:30 Science internship (and try to incorporate some lab time for him) (he does not get any of this now). I have some ideas on coming up with an internship/instruction but nothing solid yet.

He would have the rest of the day for sports, music lessons, theater - all stuff he is involved in now.

This is my big picture so far, but I would like to hear about any other full time working family's homeschool successes. One of the things that I am still unsure of is actual curriculum or if I really need that.

Last edited by Percy; 09/09/13 05:44 PM.