Going back to public school

[Gamma Male]

Okay, first a little background. In elementary school I was a straight A, honor roll, UIL champion. But the second I stepped in to middle school(7th grade) my grades were just all over the place. In some classes I continued to get 100's on report cards, in others they dropped to near failing 70's. I'm not particularly sure what caused them to drop. I still understood the work and did pretty well on tests, but in almost every class I had a few 0's for not turning in papers or just half assing stuff. So in the middle of the school year I dropped out to become homeschooled. I get most of my material from the library and online stuff, and I've not worried about any gaps in my education, I'm confident I know enough to go back for 9th. But we've never really kept any written records, and I'm not sure what exactly would be involved in applying next school year. Will I have to take a placement test? Will I have to provide some sort of written proof that I've been homeschooled? Can I just apply for 9What about athletics and extras? I'd like to do track if I could.th and get back in without them really caring? How does this work?

[ComfortableInChaos]

That would depend on your certain county in your state but I know where I live, you just go to the school you know you're in district for and you sign up there. They shouldn't make you do anything special, maybe a placement test to know what classes you should take or what classes are on par for you personally, but just know this. HIGHSCHOOL ISN'T EASY. I know when I went to middle school, my grades weren't bad but in 7th grade, I got into a relationship and then entire year, I fucked up. I moved to another school in another place the next year and it was all okay, my stuff was fine and then the next school year, my freshman year in high school was okay too, nothing too crazy. I moved back to the city/state I was in before in the middle of my freshman year and it fucked me up, big time. I have a couple f's because of that and I had to take an online course to make the class up because what I had learned was different from this school. The next year, my sophomore year, I moved to my 3rd high school and I loved it. I'm not saying I passed everything exactly, because I didn't, but what I did pass was because I liked the teacher and class. Don't worry too much, I'm going into my junior year this year and I'm kind of ready for it all to be over but everyone who knew you before (if you're going to the school they're going to) will enjoy seeing you again, it'll be cool. Just do your stuff and turn in assignments. That's all you need to know.

[CosmicNoodle]

Where I live people don't get home schooled much, but as far as I know, you just apply for whatever school you want and you'll be given an entry test. I think.
I'm in college. I wish I was still on school....damn UK education system...

[Cognizant]

Can't speak for Texas, but in California as long as you pass the CAHSEE (california high school exit exam) you're good to graduate, assuming you get all your credits.
The issue I see prevailing is that your school district wants proof that you completed state standards when you were home-schooled. If you can't fish up the proof, well, I don't know. They might test you, but I can't really speak for you because I've never been homeschooled before.

As far as sports go, as long as it's a no-cut sport (which is the case with track @ my school), they could care less about your grades. That doesn't mean flunk school, but definitely give it a try. You only get one shot at high school, and it can be the best or the worst 4 years of your life. Make it count!

[Horatio Nelson]

I was in the same boat.

I was homeschooled all of middle school. But when I went to sign up for high school, they didn't need anything major, as far as I can remember. I just kind of hopped on board.

But I have no idea how your state or your school works.

Your best bet is to go and talk to a school councilor or something of that nature.

[Melodic]

Well when I stopped being homeschooled for a while and went back they required records like my birth certificate and my recorded grades from parents and I was in. However in different places, there are different laws for homeschooling so it depends. I'd probably look it up and call the school to see what applies in your state.

[Body odah Man]

Can't speak for Texas, but in California as long as you pass the CAHSEE (california high school exit exam) you're good to graduate, assuming you get all your credits.
The issue I see prevailing is that your school district wants proof that you completed state standards when you were home-schooled. If you can't fish up the proof, well, I don't know. They might test you, but I can't really speak for you because I've never been homeschooled before.

As far as sports go, as long as it's a no-cut sport (which is the case with track @ my school), they could care less about your grades. That doesn't mean flunk school, but definitely give it a try. You only get one shot at high school, and it can be the best or the worst 4 years of your life. Make it count!

With me they're the worst 4 years of my life.