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Gifts for Homeschooling Families - Homeschool - Families.com
Zoo Memberships: A local zoo membership is a fantastic idea for a homeschooling family. It will offer the family a year's worth of field trips and learning. It is also a gift that will cover the entire family so that will simplify your list for the homeschooling family in your life. Check online for your local zoo and pricing as it ranges from $60 to $100.
Museum Memberships: Do you live in or near a city that has a children's or art museum? Most will offer memberships with perks and discounts...
Date: 2011-11-29 18:03:41
Related topics : why not to homeschool / homeschool resource of the day
It's Baby #20 for the Duggars! - Homeschool - Families.com
It has been all over the news today that the Duggars will be having baby #20. My first thought was trying to come up with another "J" name will be tough. I have to admit I do not watch the show, 19 and Counting, the reality show they have made such a success. Yet, I am familiar with the family and have a tremendous amount of respect for them. I love their simple way of life amongst the chaos of children, homeschooling, and dentist appointments. In the few interviews I have seen and snippets of...
Date: 2011-11-09 05:40:51
Related topics : why not to homeschool / homeschooling over the internet
Petition for Duel Enrollment Programs in GA - Homeschool ...
by Andrea Hermitt | More from this BloggerWhen I started homeschooling my kids over 5 years ago, I did a bit of research and was pleased to find that colleges offered duel enrollment courses that homeschoolers could take as college and high school credit. Now that my son is in 9th grade, I began calling schools to find out where and when he could participate in a joint enrollment program. I was disappointed to find that these programs were no longer available to homeschoolers who were not...
Date: 2008-10-28 14:33:42
Related topics : from homeschool to high school
Commemorating the Constitution - Attention Utah Residents ...
As we all know, Constitution Day was last month. Okay, I have to make a confession here; I didn't really know that. I wouldn't have even noticed it were it not for a great article in my local newspaper, telling all about the Constitution and the men who brought it to pass. As a brief rundown of the history: 16th century Europe is responsible for planting the seeds of the American Revolution. It was a time of great upheaval of traditional knowledge. Copernicus shattered the illusion of the...
Date: 2006-10-23 13:09:44
Related topics : how to go about homeschooling
How much does it cost to homeschool? Part One - Homeschool ...
While I understand where they are coming from and if I had more money to spend I would; being a single parent I also understand where the others are coming from too. There is only one true answer to this question. Homeschooling costs as much as you make it cost. I want to take a look at some expenses, but there are too many to list in one blog, so make sure you look for one or two more in this series.
Computer: You don't NEED one. Is it easier with one? Sure, but it's not a necessity. Anything...
Date: 2007-10-26 05:41:38
Related topics : how to be a homeschool teacher / how much does homeschooling cost
Proposed NJ Homeschool Legislation - Homeschool - Families.com
When I reported the finding of the New Jersey Homeschool Association the other day, I promised more information regarding the proposed homeschool legislation. The exact proposal can be found here
Here is my interpretation of the exact proposal.
Parents must submit a notarized letter to the school district each year that holds the name and age of students, the person who would be teaching them, the address and phone number of the homeschool location, and evidence that required subjects are...
Date: 2008-10-05 19:56:33
Related topics : homeschooling your child / homeschooling public schools / about homeschooling your
Homeschooling Laws in Georgia - Homeschool - Families.com
This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system.
In Georgia you have one option to home school your child. This is to...
Date: 2006-07-21 16:20:09
Related topics : high school home schooling programs / homeschool to public high school / home attendant schools
Homeschooling in Pennsylvania: Other Options - Homeschool ...
by Valorie Delp | More from this BloggerThis is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system.
My general preference in writing...
Date: 2007-11-22 08:00:00
Related topics : information on home school / home schooling schools / legal requirements for home schooling
Reasons I am Glad We Homeschool: Gateway Tests - Homeschool ...
It was just announced in Georgia, where I live, that 40% of 8th graders have failed the CRCT math test that allows them to move on to high school. (This number varies based on the reports and could be as high as 60% failure rate.)Sixth and seventh graders have failed the social studies test en masse. Many of the students who have failed the test are honor students. What is wrong with this picture?
The Georgia CRCT test is designed to measure how much knowledge students have retained from what...
Date: 2008-05-20 03:42:00
Related topics : from homeschool to high school / how to homeschool high school / homeschool math high school
Home Schooling in Rhode Island - Homeschool - Families.com
This is not legal advice. As someone who lives in a state that is highly regulated, I cannot emphasize enough the need for you to advocate for yourself and make a point to know your state laws. While the school district will most likely provide you with a printed copy of the laws and regulations for home schooling, a local home schooling group can be a valuable asset when it comes to navigating your way through the system.
Rhode Island has rather generous home schooling laws. In Rhode Island...
Date: 2011-11-02 23:15:00
Related topics : department of education home school / home schooling schools / legal requirements for home schooling