http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364992/8th-Grader-Failing-consistently-is-homeschool-our-answer My 13 yr old is failing half of her classes, I've done the teacher/student intervention at school in November, and they are extremely helpful, trying to help her she is smart, she is just not living up to her potential. She does the work but then doesn't turn it in, and is like with oh whatever attitude in completing major grade assignments. Her social skills are excellent with her friends, she's a social butterfly, so school is being used as a social area instead of to get educated. She hides, lies about turning in assignments, when I ask her every day, how's school, is there something I can help you with, how is that project coming along, I found 3 sheets with projects that were due (1 was due 2 wks ago, the other she's already behind 2 assignments due 2/17 & 2/20, & I got with her to complete one of the two, the other she said was in her locker and would turn it in.) she has not done either. So I've been considering homeschooling, help? GreatSchools en-us thistlezen I had the same issue as a kid.. My parents and school counsler worked out a payment system/ and organization system... My grades (assignments were tunred into money) So just ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364992/8th-Grader-Failing-consistently-is-homeschool-our-answer?cpage=1#comment_447545 5100.447545 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:48:47 -0700 eventh Welcome to teens. I have had this same thing happen to each of my 4 kids and it does drive me crazy. They are bright, maybe even do the homework ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364992/8th-Grader-Failing-consistently-is-homeschool-our-answer?cpage=1#comment_397067 5100.397067 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:43:08 -0700 TeacherParent Homeschooling would prevent her from having failing grades - most states do not insist homeschoolers be graded. College admission can be harder as a homeschooler but it's certainly possible to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364992/8th-Grader-Failing-consistently-is-homeschool-our-answer?cpage=1#comment_368378 5100.368378 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:55:44 -0800 EmilyT It seems as though you know your 8th grader pretty well. Learning to take responsiblity for homework so that it is completed and well organized is essential as she moves ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364992/8th-Grader-Failing-consistently-is-homeschool-our-answer?cpage=1#comment_365670 5100.365670 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:54:01 -0800 trooper I think before your make a decision you need to get to the underlying cause of the behavior. Has your daughter always had difficulty in staying organized, completing assignments in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/364992/8th-Grader-Failing-consistently-is-homeschool-our-answer?cpage=1#comment_365039 5100.365039 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:48:21 -0800