I am thinking about Homeschooling my sons in Chicago, Illinois. What do I do?
My sons are 13 and 15. One is already a Freshman in High School the other is on his way. I live on the Northwest Side of Chicago and I want to know if there are any Homeschool groups in our area.
Home Schooling - 7 Answers
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Illinois is a great state in which to home school. The laws are fairly easy with which to comply. That frees you up to focus energy on helping the boys. There are some great home school support groups out your way, too. I used to live in Downer's Grove. To get a good idea of the general home school laws, get links on how to start, and even possibly find some loval support groups, you can start with one site. www.hslda.org You do not need to join them to get information from them to help you start.
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Well, you should also consider what they want to do. Homeschooling can be very lonely, despite what groups you get involved with, it just isn't the same as you might think. It's slightly complicated to understand if you have never experienced it, but people seem to treat you differently once they find out you homeschool. =/ So I say you discuss this with them before your mind is made up. Although some children are less social, maybe it is good for them and they won't mind. I have no idea, that is your choice. I am just dropping by to say, it isn't as fun as it seems/looks. It becomes progressively difficult as the years go by. I wouldn't particularly advise such a thing for a 13 year old, that is when I personally switched from real school to homeschool. I miss the difference, and I notice I have less of a social outter life than I am used to. I would say you never actually adjust, but for a 15 year old, it is only a few years. I would say that is enough freedom to explore other area's for himself by himself. Isolation can be a great thing, but also a very lonely experience.
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hey yea there are some home school programs ..like in Lansing ,Illinois there's the American School of Correspondence which is accredited .....http://americanschoolofcorr.com.....go there to get more info......its only 16 or 18 credits .....and really worth it...got any questions feel free to IM me
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You are so lucky to live in Chicago! IL has virtually no homeschool regulation, tons of programs and projects and plenty of other families that homeschool. You have so many resources for yourself and your children that the most difficult thing you will have to do is decide which ones you won't use. Congratulations!
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I'm in downstate IL. The Chicago school district has a virtual academy for K-10 (they may have more grades this fall): http://www.k12.com/cvcs/ There are some great HS'ing groups on Yahoo Groups for IL HS'ers. This one is my favorite. It has TONS of HS'ers in Chicagoland: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschool-Illinois/ Here is a great place to start when HS'ing in IL: http://www.illinoishouse.org/
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There are dozens upon dozens of homeschoolers in that area. Goodness. Just search this list for some near you. http://www.home-school.com/groups/IL.html
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phone ur local education department and they will help u.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
where can i learn to bullfight? i live in chicago..any bullfighting schools around chicago? or in Illinois?
where can i learn to bullfight? i live in chicago..any bullfighting schools around chicago? or in Illinois?
i know its illegal in the united states but u can at least learn how to do it any schools? what are their names?
Chicago - 2 Answers
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yep
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Funny. If you look up bullfighting schools, you'll find a lot in Spain. Try Texas or California. Brush up on your Spanish because el toro doesn't speak English.
i know its illegal in the united states but u can at least learn how to do it any schools? what are their names?
Chicago - 2 Answers
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yep
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Funny. If you look up bullfighting schools, you'll find a lot in Spain. Try Texas or California. Brush up on your Spanish because el toro doesn't speak English.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
chicago,illinois alternative schools?
chicago,illinois alternative schools?
Special Education - 2 Answers
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I'm from chicago, but i dont get your question
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Walk into any Whole Foods store and ask around.
Special Education - 2 Answers
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I'm from chicago, but i dont get your question
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Walk into any Whole Foods store and ask around.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Illinois online drivers education for teens?
Illinois online drivers education for teens?
I was looking to take drivers education now that I'm 15. The problem is that my school only offers it to juniors and seniors. And other private driving schools in Chicago Illinois are so expensive they are like $300-$350 bucks for the four week course. Instead I thought I could take drivers ed online and get my permit. It seems to be much cheaper. Could I do this?
Insurance & Registration - 2 Answers
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Nope
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No. The state requires a behind the wheel part of the class.
I was looking to take drivers education now that I'm 15. The problem is that my school only offers it to juniors and seniors. And other private driving schools in Chicago Illinois are so expensive they are like $300-$350 bucks for the four week course. Instead I thought I could take drivers ed online and get my permit. It seems to be much cheaper. Could I do this?
Insurance & Registration - 2 Answers
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Nope
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No. The state requires a behind the wheel part of the class.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Non Illinois Resident Question about Gun Ownership in Chicago?
Non Illinois Resident Question about Gun Ownership in Chicago?
I am a Texas resident that lives in Chicago for School. I want to know what options I have to purchase a gun here, or whether I can bring a gun from back home here. I am not willing to change my residency to Illinois just to get the FOID as I want to keep my Texas residency. What, if any, options do I have? Thanks I do not live on campus and am not concerned with concealed carry. Thanks
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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Keep in mind that many states have laws about carrying even licensed firearms on school grounds, including dorms.
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http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/1-154.pdf According to the Illinois State website you should be fine as long as you have a permit and transport it according to their laws. I would still recommend checking with the state or the NRA for your options.
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Your options are to get a Concealed Weapons License. The Supreme Court recently ruled that anyone can own a gun anywhere in the US. So even though Chicago has that ordinance it is not enforceable so no trouble there. Check with the state law and see if they honor the license from another state(texas). I
I am a Texas resident that lives in Chicago for School. I want to know what options I have to purchase a gun here, or whether I can bring a gun from back home here. I am not willing to change my residency to Illinois just to get the FOID as I want to keep my Texas residency. What, if any, options do I have? Thanks I do not live on campus and am not concerned with concealed carry. Thanks
Law & Ethics - 3 Answers
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Keep in mind that many states have laws about carrying even licensed firearms on school grounds, including dorms.
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http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/1-154.pdf According to the Illinois State website you should be fine as long as you have a permit and transport it according to their laws. I would still recommend checking with the state or the NRA for your options.
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Your options are to get a Concealed Weapons License. The Supreme Court recently ruled that anyone can own a gun anywhere in the US. So even though Chicago has that ordinance it is not enforceable so no trouble there. Check with the state law and see if they honor the license from another state(texas). I
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
work full time in Illinois, but I want to be a aircraft pliot. What are the best flight schools in Chicago an?
work full time in Illinois, but I want to be a aircraft pliot. What are the best flight schools in Chicago an?
I work full time in Illinois, but I want to be a aircraft pliot. What are the best flight schools in Chicago and at what age should you really NOT be thinking of taking up being a commercial pilot??
Aircraft - 7 Answers
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none
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as i know there is none. for me training in the Navy is still the best.
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The AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn) website shows five pilot training schools in the Chicago area, with two at Midway airport and three at Lansing Municipal. Associated Air in Lansing, IL is a Cessna Pilot center offering a full range of pilot training courses... As far as age goes... Scheduled Airline (FAR Part 121) pilots must retire on their 60th birthday, but you can continue to fly as a commercial pilot in charter and corporate operations (Part 135 and Part 91) as long as you can pass your flight physical. One famous air show pilot, Bob Hoover, is well into his 80's and still flying demonstration flights at air shows around the country.
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In Malaysia, they converted flight engineers to pilots, but said if they were past 45 they're to old. I used to fly in a place called Cushing Field, run by an ex TWA pilot, Bud Cushing, and his wife. The field is somewhere between Aurora and DuPage. Pretty good, nice little field and very good rental rates, not to mention friendly instructors.
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If you are going to get your Private, get the he** away from Chi ATC does not like you playing in "their" airspace.
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I wouldn't learn how to fly in or near Chicago Center air traffic control. It's kind of hard giving a 172 instructions when ya got 3 777s coming at you from different directions, LOL. I would go out south and learn there. Plus, with learning at Midway or Palwaukee for that matter, it can be more expensive. A lot of flight schools will take ya up for an intro ride for about $60 to let you see how it is. I myself went to the flight school at Palwaukee Flyers and it cost me a total of $5,500. I never considered becoming an airline pilot (look at all those furloughed after 9/11), but I wanted my private pilot license for other purposes. After 5 years of having my license, I now happily own a Beech Baron and a Cessna 172. I fly everywhere I go over 80 miles. Works for everybody, my kids love it and my wife loves having not to take commercial airplanes.
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I like your dreams, But first you need to learn how to spell Pilot. Or at least hit the spell check on the top of the page.
I work full time in Illinois, but I want to be a aircraft pliot. What are the best flight schools in Chicago and at what age should you really NOT be thinking of taking up being a commercial pilot??
Aircraft - 7 Answers
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none
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as i know there is none. for me training in the Navy is still the best.
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The AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Assn) website shows five pilot training schools in the Chicago area, with two at Midway airport and three at Lansing Municipal. Associated Air in Lansing, IL is a Cessna Pilot center offering a full range of pilot training courses... As far as age goes... Scheduled Airline (FAR Part 121) pilots must retire on their 60th birthday, but you can continue to fly as a commercial pilot in charter and corporate operations (Part 135 and Part 91) as long as you can pass your flight physical. One famous air show pilot, Bob Hoover, is well into his 80's and still flying demonstration flights at air shows around the country.
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In Malaysia, they converted flight engineers to pilots, but said if they were past 45 they're to old. I used to fly in a place called Cushing Field, run by an ex TWA pilot, Bud Cushing, and his wife. The field is somewhere between Aurora and DuPage. Pretty good, nice little field and very good rental rates, not to mention friendly instructors.
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If you are going to get your Private, get the he** away from Chi ATC does not like you playing in "their" airspace.
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I wouldn't learn how to fly in or near Chicago Center air traffic control. It's kind of hard giving a 172 instructions when ya got 3 777s coming at you from different directions, LOL. I would go out south and learn there. Plus, with learning at Midway or Palwaukee for that matter, it can be more expensive. A lot of flight schools will take ya up for an intro ride for about $60 to let you see how it is. I myself went to the flight school at Palwaukee Flyers and it cost me a total of $5,500. I never considered becoming an airline pilot (look at all those furloughed after 9/11), but I wanted my private pilot license for other purposes. After 5 years of having my license, I now happily own a Beech Baron and a Cessna 172. I fly everywhere I go over 80 miles. Works for everybody, my kids love it and my wife loves having not to take commercial airplanes.
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I like your dreams, But first you need to learn how to spell Pilot. Or at least hit the spell check on the top of the page.
Monday, April 18, 2011
What age can you get your lip pierced in Chicago Illinois?
What age can you get your lip pierced in Chicago Illinois?
I am 14 years old. I was hoping to get my lip pierced but some places told me you have to be 16. Other places don't care. Oh and starting at the end of August, I won't be able to wear a lip ring in school. Will the hole close, any safe retainers I can buy and where?
Fashion & Accessories - 1 Answers
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yea- chicago represent:-) you might need a parent permission slip to get it pierced- but you can buy lip retainers at piercing pagoda in the mall-and the whole may close put maybe not all the way.good luck!
I am 14 years old. I was hoping to get my lip pierced but some places told me you have to be 16. Other places don't care. Oh and starting at the end of August, I won't be able to wear a lip ring in school. Will the hole close, any safe retainers I can buy and where?
Fashion & Accessories - 1 Answers
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yea- chicago represent:-) you might need a parent permission slip to get it pierced- but you can buy lip retainers at piercing pagoda in the mall-and the whole may close put maybe not all the way.good luck!
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