More in relation to your situation - there are many universities in the USA that now accept home schooled kids without SAT's - they do essays, entrance exams and interviews. Studies show that homeschooled kids outperform traditionally schooled kids academically, socially, emotionally at university level, and that they are a lot more dedicated to the work they are there to do. As a result many universities seek out homeschooled kids now.
A lot of schools in the US also allow homeschooled kids to use their sports, cultural and music facilities and clubs.
here is a blog you may want to check out. This mom homeschools her PG kids, they are both DYS kids. They use the nearby schools for a variety of things and her son has chosen this year to enter the high school at a junior year level for various reasons. He has written his own music and is currently recording his first album (kickstarter funded). he is an amazing young musician. Her daughter is still very young and is a (self) published author. Thats the joy and the beauty of it - they can find and explore their passions earlier in a safe way.
You'll be inspired by this blog I think:
http://steampoweredclassroom.com/I know its not an easy choice; it's hard to believe that our kids need something so much more, so different to what we were okay on. If you chose this route, you will find loads of support - both here and all over the internet.
Feel free to PM me if you need to.
