Friday, December 28, 2012

A College With One Class Every Three Weeks

There is a private college in our town, a very good one, that has an interesting approach to learning.  Instead of taking five or six classes a semester, you take one class at a time, lasting for three weeks.  So you only have that one class to focus on at a time.  Sounds ideal for kids with executive functioning issues or ADD.  We would love Caroline to go here, but don't know if she will be able 1. to get in, and 2. to keep up as this is a rigorous institution.  But they do have women's lacrosse, and she could live at home so we could monitor her meds and moods.  We have a couple more years but we are already scoping out possibilities for college now.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    My son is much like your daughter but just turned 23, and takes similar meds. The first two years of high school went okay, but the last two years were a disaster.

    We found that he could not take college classes in person and pass. Colleges do not provide the accommodations that high schools will. His first couple of years at college has a lot of withdrawals (to avoid failing grades).

    However, we have found that he can take college classes online and pass. He is now entering his last semester, will graduate this May, and has a 4.0 at his university. He graduated with a 3.5 from his community college.

    Also, online classes typically have weekly deadlines, so if he is having a bad couple of days, it does not matter. It is also extremely helpful that you can monitor the assignments and what your child has done, since everything is online.

    I suggest that you look at part time work and part time college for your daughter, and you should explore your online options.

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  2. My Daughter's MotherJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Dear Megan, I know our daughters are not the same age, my daughter is only 9, but I wanted to send you a note to wish you a Happy New Year! in spite of our struggles - we are not alone. I think of you and your family and pray for your peace. Laura

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  3. MeganJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Anonymous, thank you for sharing your experience with your son and online college. We have to keep all our options open. I wish we could fast forward and skip the rest of high school. We truly take one week at a time here. I know you get that too.

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  4. MeganJanuary 3, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    My Daughter's Mother, thank you for the wishes for the New Year and I certainly wish this for you as well!!

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