Public School vs. Home/Online School

[Hideous]

I have been doing really bad in school for the past three years (I go to a public high school). I feel like my mental disorders interfere with my work and that's when I get anxious and I stop going to class. I've had countless meetings with my guidance counselor and she tried her best to make sure that I was in class and that learning wasn't too hard for me. I just got back a week ago and even if I'm in school, I still get very anxious and depressed and I look at my fingers instead of participating; I want to go home so badly. I wondered if home/online school would work best for me now, but I'm not familiar with it.

Can anyone give me their opinion on public school vs. home/online school? Can I still get into a college with home/online school? Will I be antisocial? Maybe pros and cons for both if possible? Thanks!!

[Body odah Man]

I think, judging by this story, home schooling would be good due to the fact you seme very upset with public school. That's not a good thing so I'd recommend trying home school. I'm sure you'd still be able to get into alright college with home/online school, just maybe not super good colleges.

[Lost in the Echo]

Yeah, homeschooling sounds like a pretty good idea.
Personally, I started online schooling early in 7th grade due to anxiety, and the people in my school being 100% grade A pricks.

When it comes down to it, school is all about learning. You can't learn if you're constantly distracted/overwhelmed. So I would definitely recommend home/online school for you. But do whatever you're most comfortable with. In the end, it's completely up to you, and your choice is the only one that matters.

[Melodic]

Homeschooling would definitely be a great choice for you.

Here's a great information site on homeschooling, it will answer any questions you may have.
http://letshomeschoolhighschool.com/

[Danny Phantom]

If you think homeschooling will be good for you, try it.

I'm not too keen on homeschooling, I say this because, in a traditional school environment you learn how to socialize, also you learn how to deal with people and you build a sense of self-identity. Taking yourself out of that environment may lead you to be isolated and not have many friends (since you're in school at home, alone).

Going to a traditional school was hell for me, but I learned how to develop a thick skin, deal with others, develop a learning style, focus on my concentration, make friends, build relationships and have fun. Many of these things you cannot do in a non-traditional school environment.