Free online home schooling for elementary grades???

Question

I am hoping to start teaching my son at home. I sent him to school for his kindergarden year and was shocked by how little they taught him and how much they sent home for homework. I am honestly appalled by the school system here. I have worked with my son through the years and have realized the education system here is nothing but a joke.

I would love to home school him, but am running into a few problems. I am unable to provide a great ammount of finances into this as the economy is severally taking a toll on our family. Also, am I not 100% sure on how I need to go about this. Do I need to inform the school district of my actions?

If you could please help, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you for your time,

~Frogger~

Answer 1

There are alot of options out there.  You do not mention the state in which you live but I will give you a few ideas regardless and tell you which is best in my opinion.  

I have my kids currently enrolled online at OHDELA which is a tuition free k12 public school.  They are great from the teachers to the curriculum.  They have schools in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania. You can call and get more information at 1.800.493.8680 or go online to http://mydela.com

OHDELA and it's affiliate schools in Colorado and Pennsylvania provide you with everything including a computer, printer, books, gift card for cartridges, field trips, clubs you can join like ski club, national honors society and more.  They even reimburse you for internet and provide a myChoice account which allow you to do things to learn that you enjoy.  For example you can take swimming, or visit museums, or buy books or other resources with it. You can learn more about these option by clicking here: http://www.mydela.com

Some other options include connections academy, and K12 has schools in alot of states also.