switching to HS because of health issues

[Rebecca2009]

Has anyone here had to take their child out of school because of health issues.....if so how did you approach the school district about it.  Did you provide any medical documentation, did they request anything unusual.  Thanks for any replies.

[Rebecca2009]

I want to add that I was planning to begin homeschooling anyway next fall.  But my daughter is really suffering with PMDD and depression, and school is a huge stressor for her.  She is having a very hard time concentrating too which stresses her out, feeling like she can't handle the class work right now. I plan to talk to the superintendant today about taking her out now.

[limette]

If homeschooling is legal, I would assume that no medical documentation would be required. Have you checked out your state's homeschooling laws?

[Rebecca2009]

I am online a lot lately researching that.  I can't find any online info about my specific district, but I shouldn't have trouble getting it from the superintendant office.  At least I hope not!

[raelize]

an added reason for us to hs is my dd's celiac and related seizure disorder. i just dont' trust the school to be able to handle her seizures in a responsible and proactive way.  

but, where i live, (md) there is no need to state why i am homeschooling, we just register with the state and follow their review process.  where do you live? i imagine there is not any need to bring up her medical issues at all, after all, medical history is totally private and protected and there is no way they should be able to demand that you give a medical reason. 

now, if you want to let the school know for your own reasons, that they are not handling her medical issues and it is leading to your pulling her out, that is entirely your right.  if they offered to set her up with an IEP would you want her to continue? or do you just want to let them know that they have failed her needs as a student?

[Rebecca2009]

I spoke with the superintendent's office today and got my paperwork submitted.  All we needed was just a letter of intent and a general outline of the currirulum we'll be using.  I also joined HSLDA and they immediately emailed me forms to use for this and also to notify the principal of the school my daughter's been attending the past 2 years.  It's gone very well so far...I rush ordered her curriculum and it's already been shipped out!  So we should be able to start early next week.  This is such a relief to have this settled and the stress on my daughter is greatly reduced already.  I am so thankful.

[mattemma04]

Best wishes for your dd! My kids were sick a lot in public school,and only a doctors note made the absences valid. I got a truancy warning one time.

[Rebecca2009]

Thanks mattemma! 

Yes, I got my first letter about that last week, for my little boy.  He has autism, asthma, and he unfortunately seems to get sick so easily.  He's missed a lot of days this year.  My pediatrician though is so great...he was annoyed when I told him the school was giving me a hard time.  I know if needed he would stick up for us.

[Rebecca2009]

Originally Posted by raelize 

an added reason for us to hs is my dd's celiac and related seizure disorder. i just dont' trust the school to be able to handle her seizures in a responsible and proactive way.  

but, where i live, (md) there is no need to state why i am homeschooling, we just register with the state and follow their review process.  where do you live? i imagine there is not any need to bring up her medical issues at all, after all, medical history is totally private and protected and there is no way they should be able to demand that you give a medical reason. 

now, if you want to let the school know for your own reasons, that they are not handling her medical issues and it is leading to your pulling her out, that is entirely your right.  if they offered to set her up with an IEP would you want her to continue? or do you just want to let them know that they have failed her needs as a student?

My son doesn't have celiac but he is gluten intolerant, big time.  I can usually tell if he's eaten something at school that he's not supposed to have.  For the most part it hasn't been a problem.

My DD used to have an IEP, for problems with reading.  In fact she was hs'd until 2nd grade when i found I couldn't help her learn to read.  The public school helped her very much with this.  It was really only once she got into middle school that she started to struggle.  I am pretty sure she has PMDD and this has been a hard thing for her.
 

[kathymuggle]

Welcome!

It sounds like she might be a teen?  There are some moms of teens on here.  My son does some classes through cyber school, which works quite well (it is free where I live, too).  

If you have any questions, fire away!

Kathy

[Rebecca2009]

Hi kathy!  Thanks so much for the welcome!

Do you mind my asking what program it is that you use for the cyber classes.  That is great that is is free too!

[Rebecca2009]

My daughter isn't a teenager yet, she is 12.  She got her first period at around 9 and a half though, and it's been hard for her most months.  Sometimes she skips it altogether which I know is not unusual for her age.  The past year or so is when she seemed to be showing symptoms of PMDD. 

[kathymuggle]

Originally Posted by Rebecca2009 

Hi kathy!  Thanks so much for the welcome!

Do you mind my asking what program it is that you use for the cyber classes.  That is great that is is free too!

He does stuff on the virtual learning centre.  We are in Ontario, it is credit granting (important to him) and free.

I think K-12 is free in most of the states.  Hopefully someone who knows more will chime in. 

Try googling " distance" or "cyber ed" plus the state you live in.  There may be resources on your state HSing site, and on your school boards site as well.