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Bella
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I would love to hear your experiences and thoughts on putting your HSed DC in a class or two at a public school.
I am strongly considering putting DD(5th grade) in a vocal music class with the addition of joining the chorus. My neighbor and friend's husband has a master's in Music Theory, she is a teacher at a middle school, and they have put their two daughters all through this school since Kinder-they are both in middle school now.They strongly recommend this particular teacher who teaches these classes. She is recognized in the district as being an exceptional teacher. She is passionate about music and great with the kids. I have already spoken with the principal who said they would all welcome dd.
I have the obvious concerns...inappropriate social exposure, dd feeling like the odd-ball, and the ickies that just come with putting her in the system.
At this point, we can't afford for her to continue with dance, or any other music or instrumental class. The convenience is wonderful-meets in the day(unlike dance),is free, and very close by-we have just one vehicle.
Experinces,thoughts,etc...
Thankyou for your time,
Christy 
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I have never put my kids in for a class at the ps. (My oldest is in high school full-time.) But I do know someone whose daughter participated in a music class and orchestra at the public high school with great success.
For most types of classes I would say it wouldn't be worth it to deal with all the negatives. But if you are only putting her in for the music class with a good teacher which will give her an experience she can't get elsewhere, I would say it is worth the extra effort. There are some experiences that are just too hard to provide to our kids as homeschoolers either because of money or logistics. If you have the opportunity to take advantage of a free program, you should probably go for it.
Of course, I don't know your daughter. You would have to weigh how heavily influenced she would be in that short amount of time. For some kids, that time would be just enough, for others it would make them crave more time at school.
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Thanks Molly!
My DD had such a traumatic experience at our parish school in the short three mos. she was there, she loathes the idea of going to school. So as far as her wanting more of the school scene-not a problem.
Now, since we've been discussing the subject, she is showing great anxiety about doing it. Much to discern.
Anyhoo-thanks for replying! 
Warmly,
Christy
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Here you can put your homeschooler in ps classes. The classes are things like art, culture, PE etc and lasts for 1hr. It's a different class each day. Dd went one day and liked it. She knew some of the kids already too. We stopped because it was just too much for me. Both dd's already had ballet once a week and i just did not want to overload my week. I'm a homebody anyway and i like not having so many obligations. She never did ask to go again though and that day, it was someones bday so the mom had brought cupcakes.
BUT, i have a friend who's daughter went everyday all throughout Kindergarten and she loved it. Her dd did not feel like an odd ball either. They're doing it again this year for 1st grade. So i think it could be a good experience.
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I haven't felt the need to put my dd in a class here in the Keys at all, but I attended class as a homeschooler myself.  Let's see, 6th and 7th grade maybe, for band. My sister and I would strap her sax and my clarinet to our bikes and pedal through a field to the public library where we each volunteered while the other attended the appropriate class next door at the public school. Liked the music part, didn't hang with the kids much, besides, when you have an instrument shoved in the mouth there isn't much room left for chatting.
To me it sounds like your teacher is very serious and the class would be a worthwhile use of your time. An unknown teacher would raise more concerns with me. Since she is your neighbor can you and your daughter chat with her outside of the classroom? Can she visit the classroom before school starts, as in your friend needs to decorate her bulletin board and your dd could help? At least she'd be familiar with the room and the teacher that way. My only other advice is to get her to the class early. Nothing is worse than having to walk into a room full of strangers!
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My oldest daughter is now a senior, and she attends our local public high school for Marching Band. She loves it. She also went there for a Chemistry class too when she was a sophomore.
We had tried our local junior high for an Art class and a Music class when she was in 8th and 9th. It was horrible. I don't know if it is just the "middle school" ages, but the Junior High experience was terrible, but the High School one has been great...
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