My history...
I went to elementary school until 5th grade when my mom began homeschooling my older sister, and my younger brother and I wanted in on it. I had a mean teacher with a temper who really intimidated me, so I was more than happy to stay home. The summer before 8th grade we moved to a rural town. My sister was going to attend the high school and my mom gave me the choice to go back to public if I'd like. Being in a new place with no local friends, and way out in the country where I couldn't just walk places, I decided to go back. (Remember, this was before the internet when the only way you were in contact with friends was a home phone and a mailbox). I attended 8th grade and stayed through graduating high school. I feel like I had your "typical" public school experience. I enjoyed certain aspects and didn't enjoy others. I remember being made fun of, not understanding something and just being passed over, getting so nervous to speak in front of the class, during a ...