FYI - my name is Jake and I am a 9th grader at PIA - of course PIA is my homeschool. My dad was transferred to Puebla, Mexico in 2002. I began school at a private, bi-lingual school in the city, but had a hard time concentrating on my studies.
My parents and I decided to begin our own high school to help me continue my American studies so that I could be ready for college in the US when I graduate. So far, so good....mom and I are having a good time. My mom is my primary teacher, but my dad helps me with math.
My typical day goes like this:
10:00 classes begin (I must have showered, straightened my room and had my breakfast) - I am studying algebra, social studies, earth science, language arts, Bible and am reading several literature books a month.
1:00 lunch break
1:30 - 3:00 finish instructions
3:00 - 6:30 free-time (usually read, play drums, play on the internet, visit with friends)
evening - homework, read, watch tv (we get many American stations)
I have many friends here in Mexico, and on Fridays I either go to a friend's house or several of my friends come here.
On Saturdays I usually play paintball or go to the movies. There are plenty of fun things to do in Puebla...I am hoping my parents will join a sports club. It's a private club where many of my friends hang out on the weekends and afternoons.
The best thing about being homeschooled is I get to sleep late and I get to read laying on my sofa in my room!! I also get to travel to the states for long periods and visit with my friends and family in North Carolina.
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