09-27-2022, 01:06 PM
Hello,
I realize that this is Military/Vet board on Degree Info, but, since it involves a) military b) education, I thought I might pose a question here. My 16 year old son is a High School Sophomore. He has ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, and potentially what has been called Asperger's Syndrome (now considered Autism). He is smart kid who does not get in trouble, but, he is not a self-motivated learner, has trouble paying attention, is fairly lazy with turning in school work, and is not very motivated with school. He currently attends a STEM High School and is looking at either a vocational career in the Welding, Air Mechanic, or Manufacturing Technology program during the 11th and 12th grade years.
I also am wondering if a military school during his Junior/Senior year of High School would not be a bad option for him? I would not be sending him here because of the traditional stereotypes people have for military school (i.e. juvenile delinquent, out of control teen), but, it would rather be to help him develop to his full potential in a structured, disciplined, fairly distraction free from electronics, environment that would push him beyond his limits mentally, physically, and educationally. He has also talked about potentially going into the military (i.e. welding in the Navy). So, I wanted to get opinions from former military vets on this type of learning environment for my son?
I want to push him, but, I don't want to set him up to fail. One concern I have is that I recently contacted New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) and they do not honor IEP accommodations that public schools are required to honor. I realize that the expectation is that the student is independent and they already offer a structured environment with mandatory study halls and small class sizes with individual attention. However, I wonder if sending him to a military school that doesn't accommodate students that learn different is a bad or a good idea?
Also, the cost of a military boarding school of at least $25k per year for two years is expensive and I am wondering if it is worth the price or if he should just finish his Public High School and then join the military in either a reserve or National Guard unit out of High School while pursuing College?
His mom died from breast cancer about 2 years ago and he has that challenge along with his learning differences. I am a single Dad and wondering the best course of action for High School and beyond (military or non military) for my son.
Thank you,
Education Seeker
I realize that this is Military/Vet board on Degree Info, but, since it involves a) military b) education, I thought I might pose a question here. My 16 year old son is a High School Sophomore. He has ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, and potentially what has been called Asperger's Syndrome (now considered Autism). He is smart kid who does not get in trouble, but, he is not a self-motivated learner, has trouble paying attention, is fairly lazy with turning in school work, and is not very motivated with school. He currently attends a STEM High School and is looking at either a vocational career in the Welding, Air Mechanic, or Manufacturing Technology program during the 11th and 12th grade years.
I also am wondering if a military school during his Junior/Senior year of High School would not be a bad option for him? I would not be sending him here because of the traditional stereotypes people have for military school (i.e. juvenile delinquent, out of control teen), but, it would rather be to help him develop to his full potential in a structured, disciplined, fairly distraction free from electronics, environment that would push him beyond his limits mentally, physically, and educationally. He has also talked about potentially going into the military (i.e. welding in the Navy). So, I wanted to get opinions from former military vets on this type of learning environment for my son?
I want to push him, but, I don't want to set him up to fail. One concern I have is that I recently contacted New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) and they do not honor IEP accommodations that public schools are required to honor. I realize that the expectation is that the student is independent and they already offer a structured environment with mandatory study halls and small class sizes with individual attention. However, I wonder if sending him to a military school that doesn't accommodate students that learn different is a bad or a good idea?
Also, the cost of a military boarding school of at least $25k per year for two years is expensive and I am wondering if it is worth the price or if he should just finish his Public High School and then join the military in either a reserve or National Guard unit out of High School while pursuing College?
His mom died from breast cancer about 2 years ago and he has that challenge along with his learning differences. I am a single Dad and wondering the best course of action for High School and beyond (military or non military) for my son.
Thank you,
Education Seeker
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