oh hell.

as a response, a few questions:

1) multiply these polynomials: (7x + 3)(3y - 1)
2) what is the chemical formula for table salt?
3) what year was the declaration of independance adopted?
4) please define a split infinitive.
5) explain why O(n)! is worse than O(n^2)
6) define and explain the purpose of mitochondria.
7) explain why john brown is a controversial figure.
8) name two components of the new deal.
9) contrast and compare: socialism, anarchy, communism, capitalism.

extra credit:
a) can you operate a shovel?
b) what color is ketchup / catsup?
c) what is the street value of one ounce (1 oz) of heroin?
d) on a scale of 1 to 10, how strong is your gag reflex?

if you cannot answer all most any of the standard questions, the extra credit section will help you to find a career after your parents get tired of you sitting in the house and playing world of warcraft all fucking day instead of learning something with the hope of becoming a reasonably educated and potentially useful member of society.

i have enough of a problem with homeschooling, since entirely too many people are borderline retarded fucks who shouldn't be breeding in the first place, much less responsible for the education of the next generation. this unschooling nonsense is going to lead to kids getting their education from the fucking internet. you can learn things on the net, sure, but without any analysis or critical thinking skills, you might as well just spend your time huffing glue.

full disclosure: question 5 is technically from a college course instead of high school, but it's a very simple concept and usually taught in first semester computer programming.