text: Being home schooled takes away experiences that you can only experience in traditional schools. These unique experiences make great memories which last a lifetime. Fun and exciting events like school dances, sporting events, pep rallies, and spirit weeks can only be experienced at traditional schools. Students who take classes from home will miss out on these iconic traditions that most students will get the opportunity to experience. School is not only about how well you are doing academically, but also how much you are engaged socially.