Differences Between Homeschooling And Public School

There is more than one way to teach education. Homeschooling and public schools are two examples of them in America. Both types of education have their similarities as well as their differences. Statistics indicate that “about 3 percent of the school-age population was homeschooled in the 2011–12 school year” (nces.Ed.Gov). Statistics also show that, “In fall 2015, about 50.1 million students will attend public elementary and secondary schools. Of these, 35.2 million will be in prekindergarten through grade 8 and 14.9 million will be in grades 9 through 12” (nces.Ed.Gov). Homeschooling and public schools are the same in a few ways, including the same courses are being instructed and they are a type of teaching education. They are different

For starters, there is a difference in schedules. Homeschooling hours of classes are not set at a specific time. For example, a child can do their math assignment at 10:00pm on a Monday, and then they can do it at 3:00pm the following day. The schooling can happen year round, or from August to June with holidays and summer breaks. A parent states on this one website that, “Each family should create their own schedule that meets the unique needs of their children” (simplehomeschool.net). That quote proves that homeschool schedules vary depending on the parent. Homeschoolers, do not have to leave when done with schooling because they learn from home rather than in a building called a public school. Within a public school “there is an average of 180 days of school in a school year. Also, most Pennsylvania public schools start early in the morning at like 8:00pm and end 7.45 hours later on” In a public school a teacher teaches usually from August to June, with summers and holidays off. (nces.Ed.Gov). That website shows me how many days a year, and the time public schooling takes place. It is clear that the schedule of a public school differs from

Children who are homeschooled are usually with their family for most of the daytime. They are not around tons of other kids besides siblings, if they have them. There are clubs to become involved in, but they are not organized by the school. Instead homeschoolers organized and lead them. For example, my friend, who was homeschooled, took part in a golf club. The children normally do not participate in a sport or play unless they join a community sports team or theater. A child who is homeschooled can play an instrument or learn another language, if the parent pays for a private teacher to hold lessons. Within a public school, there are clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities the students are able to get involved in. For example, in High school, I took part in a College Club. The College Club called TLC, was a club that gathered together once a week to learn information that will be helpful for our future. We went on field trips to visit colleges and Universities. Not only are their clubs in public schools, there is a wide variety of sports and extracurricular activities to participate in. Most public high schools offer, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, swimming, soccer, or track and field. Those sports bring students together to play and have fun. There are also activities to be involved in like, school plays, color guard, marching band, or an after school program.