2. What is Homeschooling? Educating a child at home by parents and/or teacher. Usually done inside the home rather than at public or private schools. Choice made by parents to provide elementary, middle or high school education to a child.
8. Cons of SchoolingHome vs. Public & Private Schooling Socialization Some athletic activities Time Management Sex Education Peer pressure Cost Religion Lack of attention Bullies
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10. Family Oriented Around the family more. Makes the family closer as a unit Greater appreciation for family. More 1 on 1 time
12. Reason for the Success Rate Parents focus on what children are interested in and customize the curriculum. Know their Childs strength and weaknesses. More 1 on 1 time. More praise for succeeding which encourages the child. Less emphasis on subjects that don’t matter. Help from other advanced home school parents.
13. Qualifications to Home school Hold a high school diploma Qualifications prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education Provide evidence that he or she can educate the child Provide a program of study/curriculum
14. Cost Cost varies depending on how much you are willing to spend Most parents start of with a full curriculum package Costing a couple hundred dollars Experience home school parents have been able to create minimal cost within a single year. Your child’s education is PRICELESS!!
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16. Flexibility No set rules for hours in the classroom Hours are beneficial to the parents Study time is usually 2-3 hours a day, but vary Doesn’t follow formal school schedule 7:30-2:00 The child is taught at his/her own learning pace Its up you if you want classes on FRIDAY!!
17. Fun Functions!! Art/Drawing Playing sports Fashion/ designing Music: piano, guitar, drums, singing etc. Public school functions ( basketball, football, soccer) Shopping Parties (bring the keg). Just because your home schooled doesn’t mean you don’t have friends.
18. Need Help? Most 1st year parents have trouble homeschooling. There are many local, state , and national support groups. Some groups provide support through religion, method, and activities. Structured groups provide the student with social experience similar to public and private schools. Links are on the local Fairfax home school page.
21. Religion & Sex Education Is one of the most touchy subjects in today's school systems. Private schools put a heavy emphasis on religion, praise, and clean-cut students. They live by the book. In public schools most parents feel that teachers shouldn’t teach about pre-marital sex or sex education period. Being a home school parent, it’s your decision if & when you want to discuss sex and religion with your child.
22. Special Needs Children Homeschooling is the best option for special needs children. The child receives all the attention. Who knows your child better than you..
23. Testing & Graded Evaluation National Achievement Standardized test Basic Achievement Skills Inventory (BASI) Available for grades 3-12 Parents choice to teach SOL curriculum Comprehensive Test of Basic skills Teaches math, science, social sciences. Parents administer the grades Parents evaluate the child’s skill and knowledge The grading scale is based on one the parent has chosen Usually a high school numerical scale is used.
24. How do I know if my child is promoted? Provide evidence that the child has received a composite score on a nationally normed achievement test Evaluations from a superintendent indicating the child is receiving adequate levels of education. Evaluation letter from a person licensed to teach or has a masters degree or higher.
26. High school Diploma Student receives diploma upon completion of courses The person who assigns diploma must have exercised authority of students career. Recommended that the student take classes at a local community college or take duel enrollment classes. The student does walk across the stage with friends at his or her local high school.
27. Public school or Daycare? Most students obtain majority of the information at home. Teachers don’t enforce the homework. Teachers review the homework, but after that the student is on their own. Back in the day you could get a job with a high school diploma, but because of the lack of knowledge in high school they have made it where you need a degree to get a good job. So parents would be better off teaching their views and curriculum themselves.
28. Famous People who were Homeschooled Jaden Smith Brad Pitt’s children Tim Tebow Jason Taylor Justin Timberlake Justin Beiber (fever) Robert E. Lee Willow Smith Angelina Jolie’ s children Lisa Whelschel Erykah Badu Serena & Venus Hiliary Duff Whoopi Goldberg
