Homeschool in New Jersey?

Question

I am interested in homeschooling or distance learning for my child for high school. I work so I can't be there full time for him but looked at many different distance learning institutions online that have teachers to help. Does anyone know of a good one? We live in NJ. Any other info or advice would be great. Thanks.

Answer 1

Remember one thing about homeschooling: It's done on your time schedule, not the schedule of the local school district.  So not being around during the day does not preclude you being "full time."

There are several ways to approach homeschooling.  I'm sorry I can't suggest a program since many things have changed, and changed rapidly, since I homeschooled my daughter in NJ  until she graduated in 2003.  I used a program through Active Learning Academy for her final three years, and it was good. But that program has changed significantly and is now just an online school, which it wasn't before.  However, I strongly suggest you look for homeschool groups near you, and I'm sure there are some.  Here are two websites to start you off:  http://homeschool.meetup.com/639/

http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/regi...

Be aware of legalities and such when you homeschool.  New Jersey, amazingly, is a relatively undemanding state when it comes to homeschooling.  Some school districts may think they have the right to make demands on you, but the reality is that they don't.  Check out http://www.geocities.com/jerseyhome/lega...

If you are enrolling your child in an online school or even a distance learning academy that is not online, as long as that institution is keeping records and awarding diplomas, you are in a different category from the parents who do their own programs entirely.  If you are challenged by your local school district, you can simply say that your child attends such-and-such school now.  If you decide to go the latter route and do your own thing, I strongly suggest that you join the Home School Legal Defense Association.  It is Christian-based, but joining it and using its services has nothing to do with one's religious beliefs.  If you join it, the association will provide legal advice and defense if needed should you run across any school district issues.  I joined and used it the first year I homeschooled, which I did independently.  My local school district demanded to see my curriculum, which NJ state law does not allow it to do.  For info on NJ and HSLDA, go to http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/NJ/default...

I know this info isn't all that you wanted, but I hope it gets you pointed in the right direction.  There are many options open to you, so don't despair or think you can't do what you want to do, even if public schools already have started.  As I said before, you don't have to conform to the school district timetable.  In order to accommodate some of my daughter's activities, I started early several years, started late one year, had her work on Saturdays or public school holidays, etc., to allow time for both schoolwork and activities.  She is now a college senior with a 3.9 GPA, so obviously, homeschooling did not hurt her a bit.

Answer 2

well I am 13 I been homeschool since I was 2 but now I go to citizen highschool but i told the school i was 19 and I do citizen through the mail so what am trying to say is send your son there

Answer 3

I work full time too.  My son is 12 and I send him to MLC Learning Center in Montgomery, NJ for a few hours 3-4 days per week. My son works independently the rest of the time.

The main tutor, Kalyan, has already helped to prepare my son for SAT, ACT and AP exams.  The main tutor is Kalyan and his number is 609-945-3983 or 609-468-9863.

Good luck.