Carrie, My stepson is about to take the CHSPE and leave high school with the intention of going to community college. He has a couple of part time jobs, and is gradually sorting out ''what next''. For him, when he felt that he could make his own choices, he made very good ones. No matter what they say, its possible bc we did it. Most were much better off for moving on, but I'm not convinced that it was because they were 'bright but bored' necessarily, but, rather, they were struggling with too many issues and needed to move on somehow someway somewhere. Our son was way too young to go to college at 16 (he figured that out in hindsight), but was dropping out of HS with absolutely no plan whatsoever, and he was able to sort himself out and graduate in 5 1/2 years, about the time he would have anyway. He has never been involved in high school activities nor has many friends there. My older child went into the BUSD Independent Studies program. Our child went to IS for both Junior and Senior years. Does anyone know whether this would impact her application to a UC? Specifically, some people think the CHSPE is not recognized outside of California. UCs do look at courses you take in freshman and senior years; the grades and rigor of your coursework are considered in context of your overall curriculum. But at that point you might as well go to a MCHS (Middle College High School). It took me many years to get over what felt like a huge messy failure. I was under the impression they were required to do so. My first reaction is to make her stay the course and complete two more yrs of HS. This is the cost if you register before the standard registration deadline, which ends approximately 31 days before the day the test is scheduled for. She finds much of the school day a waste of her time. Good luck, Dawn, Berkeley Parents Network, founded in 1993,isbased in Berkeley, California andis a 501(c)(3) nonprofit online network for parents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Any horror stories? You can take the test in sections; once you pass a section (e.g. (He did have the option of continuing with school even after he passed, in case he wanted to work towards getting his high school diploma). Kudos to you for supporting her in the way that she needs my own reasons for going that route were different, but it allowed me to test out of the system at 16 and attend community college the following year, followed by transferring to a 4-year school, all intrinsically motivated (unlike high school) and all pretty positive experiences (unlike high school!). Privacy Policy. What is the California State Board of Education Certificate of proficiency? GED vs. CHSPE To take the GED, a student must be 18 years old, or a drop-out for 6 months. We had some conversation at dinner. All taking place at the CC. But it is a commuter school, without a lot of strong on-campus activities, as far as I could see. She feels she will complete her first two years of college by 18 and be ready to transfer as a junior at 18. He was the youngest by a stretch, but that didn't seem to matter. We looked at homeschooling, enrolled at SF Independence High only to discover after that they didnt have the rigor of classes available that she needed. Select any title to view the full question and replies. Liz. Im thinking about taking the CHSPE this summer. Everything you need to know about the CHSPE is on their website: California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) I recommend reading every single word on that website prior to even truly considering it as an option for you. For universities under CA law, it is the equivalent of a high schol diploma, but it does not mean that all of the required classes to get a high school diploma were taken. Anyway, check out some of the other resources mentioned in the newsletter - internships, community college, etc. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. What GPA Do I Need to Get Into UCLA? Warning: Creating default object from empty value in /homepages/17/d4294970467/htdocs/morpheus/wp-content/themes/virtue/themeoptions/inc/class.redux_filesystem.php on . Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. A student is given three and a half hours to pass the exam, and must attain a passing score on both sections. We think he would be able to handle the work load and is a pretty smart kid. Her counselor felt based on her courseload she should pass the placement exams without a problem. The exam tests individuals based on the high school curriculum in California, which may or may not be similar to curriculums in other states. Our son is happy to be out of high school, and is doing very well, but I feel awful that we didn't intervene earlier and offer up other options for him before he got to the point of taking the test. Step-by-Step. Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and a waiting list will be established for those who are interested. In California, 16 year old students can take it after their sophomore year in high school. There is one area where many people thing the GED and CHSPE are different, but they really are much closer than believed. Should I take CHSPE? ), most colleges and universities accept CHSPE in lieu of high school graduation - I know, because my son left high school after 11th grade and used the CHSPE option to enroll in UCLA. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". I have *two* such sons! The social interactions give her high anxiety. My son's comment on the exam: ''It's really not that difficult so stress is unnecessary. I was hoping she would not pass one of the sections. Corncake- you would be considered a transfer student.

I qualify to take the California High School Proficieny Examination (CHSPE). Harvard accepts GED graduates. CHSPE is generally considered a bit more difficult than the GED examination, but Im sure there are other differences. The GED test can be scheduled at one's convenience, almost every week in certified testing centers or online. Michigan State University awards college credit for 30 CLEP exams. Good luck! I'll try to find them - but there was a really long thread in the parents forum about kids who wanted and did leave high school early.

MaterMia- thanks. He was very motivated & did all this himself. Both of my teens have left Berkeley High due to mental health issues and the school environment/administration just being totally not equipped to support them. Alternatives to High School. Thank you in advance. 6. enthalpy lab report conclusion Menu. The counselor said if you take the CHSPE and pass you can continue on at the HS and have it just in case. 350 I am also preparing to go to a college upon passing the CHSPE.</p> October 18, 2014, 6:43am #3 <p>Good luck on the CHSPE tomorrow! By taking the CHSPE, you skip right to the diploma part. This is how Californians homeschool, when they aren't associated with a charter (a charter involves support and guidance but also several requirements that it sounds like you wouldn't want/need.) It's a little harder to stay connected socially I think. I've explained to her that not all community college teachers will be inspired or skilled in teaching, just as not all high school (or university!) He has already passed the CAHSEE and if he passes his classes this year, he potentially won't have to return for his senior year. If your son is interested in a trade program focusing on metalwork please check out Chabot College in Hayward. Currently, there is a fee of $162 to take the exam, which is given three times a year. The math section assesses students on geometry, algebra, and pre-algebra. Online classes? This is my 3rd child and at this point she has me pretty convinced that she truely feels this way. If you have a GED, that does nothing to disqualify you. Is the California High School Proficiency Exam the same as a GED? On the other hand, it could be just what he needs to get a fresh start and put a bad high school record behind him. Growing up is just challenging - kids with and without academic talent have difficult times in high school and need to move on. That is a fact. Hi Reddit, I'm currently a sophomore in high school and I'm moving out state next year and I would've done an "early college program" anyway. Then, transfer to a university. He is bright but has not done well - slipping slope scenario. Kind, respectful of the teachers and a diligent student. [1] I felt so bad that he wasn't going to finish HS but it seems to have been the best option for him. Can an 18 year old take the CHSPE? Feel free to contact me directly via my BPN username. Tax ID:46-4347971, About BPN Contact BPN Credits Terms of Use, Connecting Bay Area families online since 1993, Teen thinking about taking the California High School Proficiency Exam, Daycares & Preschools with Current Openings, Parent Classes, Workshops & Groups with Openings, Advice about Classes, Camps, Groups, & Tutors, Removing daughter from school to focus on CHPSE, https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/affidavit.asp, https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/psainstructions.asp. She sent me to a trade school to learn computer programming, and when I finished I went to work full-time and moved out. Does community college look bad on a resume? That's basically where I attend a community college full time finishing my high school credits and such cutting out the entire high school experience. Diane, I don't have the info about R4's at hand, but here's a link to a homeschooling organization that has info on it: http://www.homefires.com/affidavit.htm (I don't know anything about these folks; it's just the first thing that came up in a web search). I wish that I had found a high school community where I fit in, where I could make friends and do all the stuff that kids are only able to do once in their lives (prom, field trips, senior pranks, being silly together, sleepovers, etc). I would appreciate your thoughts and experiences. Consider also talking with a college counselor to see if your son has taken enough courses to enter a UC or CSU; in our case, Rory Bled was our savior. It is quite expensive though. What money is available for senior citizens? Do colleges accept CHSPE? There are a number of CA homeschool support or legal sites to help you walkthrough the forms, but they really are quite doable and don't take long. However, he hated almost everything about school and both early morning class times and homework were regular battles for years. Going to a very structured program really helped. The principal at Independent Studies is supportive and understands kids with anxiety and the accommodations they need. He thinks he wants to take the CHSPE so that he can skip his Junior and Senior year of high school and start collage at DVC Jr Collage in January. She gets almost all A's but often doesn't feel challenged or respected in the high school environment. My child goes to the Pacific Center & works a little big & I think that seems ok.. if he's ok.. Good luck!

@Mom60- After taking the exams he sweat it out because of some geometry he didn't know). If students have completed the course requirements for college admissions (and have the grades, SATs, experience etc. Testers have three and a half hours to complete the exam, and are free to divide their time as they wish between the two sections. The test is given in English only. He enrolled in 2 classes that spark his interest at our local community college & is working PT in a field he loves. All in all, he skipped about 1-1/2 yrs of HS - that is a good deal of reading, history and science core knowledge that he missed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.

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