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SOLs and Homeschoolers | HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Blog
Q. What are the Standards of Learning (SOL) requirements for homeschoolers?
A. A homeschool curriculum does not have to comply with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs), and homeschoolers are not required to take SOL tests. In fact, they are prohibited from taking them because they lead to a public school diploma. Most homeschool students will receive a parent-generated diploma.
If homeschoolers were required to take the SOL tests, these standards would drive each homeschool family’s...
Date: 2011-10-06 04:05:26
Related topics : how to choose a homeschool curriculum / homeschool to public high school / homeschool high school diploma
IDEA Response | HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Blog
This law does not apply to private schools or to homeschools in Virginia. However, homeschooling families are sometimes contacted by their public school districts in order for the district to fulfill its obligation under IDEA to “find” and offer services to homeschool students as well as to private school students.
Homeschoolers are not required to participate in ANY type of public school evaluation, and they are not obligated to receive special services from public schools. The law does...
Date: 2011-10-26 05:38:05
Related topics : public school from home / homeschooling public schools / schools from home
Ages for Field Trips | HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Blog
This post is part of a series titled, “Homeschool Q&A.” The series features questions we’ve received from parents on a variety of topics–and the answers!
Q. I’m new to homeschooling and am looking for activities for my high school student. What is the age range for the field trips HEAV sponsors?
A. HEAV-sponsored field trips are designed for ALL homeschooling families and are great for students of all ages. Lots of times dads even take off from work to come with their families. The...
Date: 2011-09-20 20:51:40
Related topics : area homeschool field trips / homeschool for high school students
Getting Connected | HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Blog
This post is part of a series titled, “Homeschool Q&A.” The series features questions we’ve received from parents on a variety of topics–and the answers!
Q. Now that I’ve decided to homeschool, what is the best way to get my questions answered, connect with other homeschoolers, and find out about homeschool events?
A. It’s important to connect with other homeschoolers, not only to know what’s going on, but also to be encouraged. I suggest you sign up for HEAV’s FREE weekly...
Date: 2011-12-07 18:55:32
Related topics : from homeschool to high school / homeschool resource of the day / what is the best homeschool curriculum
Spelling Bee | HEAV's Virginia Homeschool Blog
A. Scripps Howard and other newspapers sponsor spelling bees at elementary schools and homeschool support groups across the nation. Each year, students (ages 10-14) from public, private, home, and parochial schools aspire to compete in the final four rounds of the bee, which will be televised from Washington, D.C.
Homeschool students can participate through a local support group that has registered with the Scripps National Spelling Bee. If a homeschool student resides in an area where no...
Date: 2011-12-15 06:26:57
Related topics : local homeschool support groups / public school from home
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