English 98
Latin I 97
French II 95
US History 96
Science 95
Math 91
She also received a perfect score on the National Latin Exam. Clearly, Allegra did not fall behind her peers by being schooled at home. As her mother and as a teacher, I offer this as encouragement to those of you worried about the result of homeschooling.
And on the social side? Allegra is not the social misfit some predicted she might be. She connected with like-minded kids almost immediately. She attended her first dance and joined clubs. This summer, she and her friends have been doing what many other 14- and 15-year-old girls enjoy: sleep-overs, mall visits, beach days, birthday parties. Individually, they are involved in activities that interest them. For example, Allegra volunteers at the local library and at a small local museum. One friend acts in plays at the local junior theater, and yet another works at a bookstore. While isolating at times, homeschooling helped Allegra to understand herself and to choose friends who would buoy her, not drag her down. If she had remained at our public middle school, I think the outcome might have been different.
