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Homeschooling for more skiing

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Noha
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Has anyone ever seriously thought about homeschooling to get more days in. It would be a lot of work but I'm considering it next year.

Anyone do this?
Thoughts?
May 5 2014 4:08PM
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gotti
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if you want to be a dumbass sure go for it. 75% of all kids homeschooled are evangelical christians. you really wanna be in with that lot?
May 5 2014 4:10PM
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.AR6rider.
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You are fucking stupid.
May 5 2014 4:11PM
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TomWallnuss
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idk im homeschooled
May 5 2014 4:20PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Often times, you learn more from the social hierarchy and punctuality involved school than you do in actual classes. Anyone can learn what happened leading up to WWI and basic algebra in a book or online, but physically going to school helps you learn who you are and how to manage a lot of different social dilemmas. Plus, why walk away from seeing friends everyday to get a few more laps in?

In my opinion, just ski on the weekends or weeknights and hit skiing hard when you're out of high school. Maybe take a year off in between going to college if the experience means that much to you -and you'll probably end up appreciating it more if you get the freedom of being out of the house.
May 5 2014 4:29PM
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Spiri7o
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DiabeetoOften times, you learn more from the social hierarchy and punctuality involved school than you do in actual classes. Anyone can learn what happened leading up to WWI and basic algebra in a book or online, but physically going to school helps you learn who you are and how to manage a lot of different social dilemmas. Plus, why walk away from seeing friends everyday to get a few more laps in?

In my opinion, just ski on the weekends or weeknights and hit skiing hard when you're out of high school. Maybe take a year off in between going to college if the experience means that much to you -and you'll probably end up appreciating it more if you get the freedom of being out of the house.


good looks man
May 5 2014 4:40PM
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theabortionator
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Build a setup in your backyard or find a hill where you can build a booter. Shred after school.


Or if you live near anything that has night skiing go there.

A lot of homeschooled kids end up socially awkward. It depends on the environment and the kid but for the most part it's noticeable at least in any homeschooled kid I've met.
May 5 2014 4:49PM
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edai
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DiabeetoOften times, you learn more from the social hierarchy and punctuality involved school than you do in actual classes. Anyone can learn what happened leading up to WWI and basic algebra in a book or online, but physically going to school helps you learn who you are and how to manage a lot of different social dilemmas. Plus, why walk away from seeing friends everyday to get a few more laps in?

In my opinion, just ski on the weekends or weeknights and hit skiing hard when you're out of high school. Maybe take a year off in between going to college if the experience means that much to you -and you'll probably end up appreciating it more if you get the freedom of being out of the house.


i agree man, getting a homework grade done is a lot different than finding out how to get someone elses homework copy it then hand it in late to class without losing points, thats the real test.
May 5 2014 4:58PM
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milk_man
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I'm homeschooled and in the winter sometimes I just shred my backyard set up during the day. And when the resort is open on Thursdays, I go because I don't have to worry about school. And fridays too. Two of my friends who ski and board are also homeschooled and we get alot more days in than our other friends.

Homeschooling doesn't work out very well for people who aren't smart, and people who can't study well unless they are forced to. You have alot of freedom to not do school haha. So if it's right for you, it would be a good option. But if it's not right for you it could turn out very very badly.
May 5 2014 5:04PM
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Toaster-Tony
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TheTrapi agree man, getting a homework grade done is a lot different than finding out how to get someone elses homework copy it then hand it in late to class without losing points, thats the real test.


haha very true. I remember those days though, and it getting a homework assignment in that you forgot to do the night before was an all out battle some mornings. The lunchroom table seemed like Wall St. with everyone yelling and receiving answers.

I was more so talking about the realization that not everyone needs nor should like you, and how to deal with that. I'm just saying, if I spent 7 hours doing math problems and book reports with my mom for four years, I wouldn't be the same person I am today.
May 5 2014 5:05PM
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notspoicey
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i did online school for a month- dont do it
May 5 2014 9:35PM
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deeeeezy
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unless you have a legitimate future in skiing, quitting school and not seeing your friends everyday isn't worth it at all in my opinion
May 7 2014 4:41AM
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shiftyparty
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yeah id probably wait it out, finish school man and then go do as many ski seasons as you want
May 7 2014 8:28AM
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QuinnBestwick
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It's all on you. I have done online high school for the last 2 years and it has worked out of fine. I move out to colorado and practically take the winter off from school. Then just work hard for like two months before the season, after the season before I go to hood, then start in again in august. I feel as though I would not read as much of the text or try as hard to get really good grades if i was still in public school. My mom is certified to be a teacher so she is strict about me actually getting an education. But if you feel like you could do, do it.
May 7 2014 8:43AM
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BLADEE
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I did it for my freshman year in High school. It was actually awesome. For the people saying you become socially awkward, you are kind of right. I didn't have a problem because I hungout with all my Friends from school everyday once they got out so it wasn't a problem. But it also made me look at things a different way. As for skiing, I got 113 days in and I live in the east coast. If you're motivated, and are willing I would say go for it. The schooling was really difficult since you couldn't really have anyone explain it any other way than stated. However it really made me build up a will to want to try hard and finish my schooling. I'd so go for it. I'm on mobile, so sorry for shit grammar.


TLDR: still had friends and didn't mind it
May 7 2014 11:38AM
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cobra_commander
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Your priorities are clearly out of order. Altering your education in order to ski a few more days a year is immature, and incredably stupid.
May 7 2014 11:52AM
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seward
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why dont you just completely drop out, pussy.
do it, you wont do it.
May 7 2014 12:00PM
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HamFaceGirl
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lol op is dumb. Homeschooling is the dumbest thing, and unless people are doing it because they have no other choice it should not be done at all.
May 7 2014 12:02PM
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milk_man
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YogurtSlangerlol op is dumb. Homeschooling is the dumbest thing, and unless people are doing it because they have no other choice it should not be done at all.


Hahaha i can go on newschoolers all day and i dont get in trouble if i get 'caught'
May 7 2014 12:05PM
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montanan
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i duno bout most people on this site, but looking back high school was an important thing in my life, so many good times, and bad. dont throw away that experience that you only get once for something as little as getting a few more days in to ski. ( if your actually really fucking good and have a promising ski career ahead of you etc. then of course its different). do what you want obviously, but i for one am glad i stayed in public high school and finished it out. and i had the opportunity to complete my school at home as well, but as others have stated, some and most of the homeschool kids i personally know are weird as fuck. great kids, dont get me wrong, but really , really , socially awkward. good luck homie.
May 7 2014 12:05PM
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montanan
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the_trapHahaha i can go on newschoolers all day and i dont get in trouble if i get 'caught'


haha , made my day.
May 7 2014 12:07PM
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RubberSoul
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cobra_commanderYour priorities are clearly out of order. Altering your education in order to ski a few more days a year is immature, and incredably stupid.


next time youre hating on someone, you should try to spell simple words correctly...

but yeah OP don't home school, especially just because of skiing. i'd say more than half of school is social learning.. i have a friend who is super smart and interesting but he was home schooled and it still hampers his social skills...
May 7 2014 12:33PM
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Jibbin_Ur_Face
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I did my junior and senior year of high school and it was the best decision I have ever made. I had already established friends from the first two years of high school so I never became socially isolated or lost contact with them. I was able to see them on weekends and at school sporting events so I never really became less of a friend to them besides the fact that I wasn't seeing them every single day. Skiing made me much happier than being able to see them every day, and the two years I did online schooling while getting 100+ days at the mountain were the happiest 2 years of my life so far. I also progressed more than I even imagined I would. I loved the schooling aspect of it too because I was always a pretty good student, so online schooling came easy to me because I could do things at my own pace. I could read textbooks and pretty much teach myself everything. Anyone that tells you the quality of education online is worse is way wrong. The curriculum is just as difficult as it is in any high school in the nation and I think it better prepares people for college. I now go to University of Utah, and at a big school there isn't a ton of help unless you seek it out, have time, or are willing to pay a tutor. The two years of online schooling really helped me to teach myself and work through problems on my own, and it has really helped me in college. Skiing was a priority to me so I decided to do it, and it was the best thing ever. If it is something you really want to do you should definitely do it!
May 7 2014 1:08PM
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GANGBANG420
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I think Mike wilson did it, seemed to work out for him
May 7 2014 1:31PM
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JoshuaLloyd
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i did all my little classes during the summer and my 4 core classes during the first semester online then got the rest of the year off. well worth it. ski erry damn day
May 7 2014 1:59PM
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JoshuaLloyd
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YogurtSlangerlol op is dumb. Homeschooling is the dumbest thing, and unless people are doing it because they have no other choice it should not be done at all.


i get to smoke weed, watch as much porn as i want and i get this whole damn semester off to ski everydamn day... your life consists of being in the shitty little food chain of highschool.. wait let me guess you probably play Lacrosse. that must be it. i feel sorry for you now.
May 7 2014 2:05PM
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JoshuaLloyd
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YogurtSlangerlol op is dumb. Homeschooling is the dumbest thing, and unless people are doing it because they have no other choice it should not be done at all.


i get to smoke weed, watch as much porn as i want and i get this whole damn semester off to ski everydamn day... your life consists of being in the shitty little food chain of highschool.. wait let me guess you probably play Lacrosse. that must be it. i feel sorry for you now.
May 7 2014 2:05PM
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.squirrely.
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JoshuaLloydi get to smoke weed, watch as much porn as i want and i get this whole damn semester off to ski everydamn day... your life consists of being in the shitty little food chain of highschool.. wait let me guess you probably play Lacrosse. that must be it. i feel sorry for you now.


dude you are the fucking MAN
May 7 2014 3:37PM
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Randel
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I do online school. Don't feel any dumber nor am I religious at all. I enjoy the extra skiing and flexible schedule it allows.
May 7 2014 4:31PM
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jnols
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QuinnBestwickIt's all on you. I have done online high school for the last 2 years and it has worked out of fine. I move out to colorado and practically take the winter off from school. Then just work hard for like two months before the season, after the season before I go to hood, then start in again in august. I feel as though I would not read as much of the text or try as hard to get really good grades if i was still in public school. My mom is certified to be a teacher so she is strict about me actually getting an education. But if you feel like you could do, do it.




Like quinn said its all on you, you have to be really motivated to get your stuff done when theres not a teacher there breathing down your neck makeing sure you get things in.
May 7 2014 5:03PM
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OGHolliday
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It's incredibly situational. but I'd say go to school. I don't know what grade you're in but a lot of highschools allow internships and whatnot, try and get one with a mountain for the second half of the day or something if you really wanna ski that bad. Having a crew from school to shred with on the weekends, breaks and snowdays is the play. Nothin like watching new edits in the library with the homies
May 7 2014 10:29PM
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JoshWong
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I was home schooled my whole life. Def was nice to have the extra hours of skiing per week. But don't get me wrong, there's ups a downs to being home schooled. You might find you miss being around social life at school more than you enjoy the few extra hours of skiing all alone since all your friends are still in school. It's also completely different for every single homeschooling situation. All depends if you're doing online school, or being taught by a parent. Depends a lot on each individuals family and how strict your parents will be with it. Since they are now the only ones enforcing your schooling.
May 7 2014 11:29PM
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Bagina
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My friend did online schooling, he was able to snowboard every single day because of it.
May 7 2014 11:48PM
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Breaking_Rad
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https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/710705.0/Ditchdiggershttps://www.newschoolers.com/watch/710705.0/Ditchdiggershttps://www.newschoolers.com/watch/710705.0/Ditchdiggers
May 8 2014 12:20AM
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Breaking_Rad
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/710705/Ditchdiggers

Trying again....
May 8 2014 12:24AM
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Download-My-Apps
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I would say there are ways to ski lots and have a flexible schedule in the public school system. Honestly, there is not that much work or time at school over the year. Slay the book in the fall, reduce the schedule in the winter. Finding a balance between academics, socialization and sports are about the only real value I took from HS.
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