How do I start homeschooling my daughter In SC?

Question

I want to start homeschooling my daughter. How do I go about,what do i need to do. Do I have to register somewhere or fill out paperwork or what and can I do it online?I live in Goose Creek,SC if that matters at all.(Berkeley County)

Answer 1

You've already received great info about the homeschooling laws for your state.  Here's some information that describes the different requirements states use to make up their laws:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Once you are familiar with the laws, start thinking abou your child's learning style and how you want to teach her.  Here's some information on learning styles:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Here's some information on different ways to teach:

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

The above information will give you a good start in choosing curriculum.

I would also recommend joining a homeschool support group so you don't have to go it alone.

http://www.successful-homeschooling.com/...

Good luck!

Answer 2

There are several online charter schools in SC that can help you.

South Carolina Connections Academy

South Carolina Virtual Charter School

e-Learning South Carolina

Insight School Of South Carolina

Answer 3

You can find lots of information on what you need to know by doing a search for South Carolina homeschool.

One of the things that will come up is HSLDA's info on the laws: http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/South...

There are 3 options in South Carolina so you'll have to go over them and decide which one will work for you. I'd highly recommend getting involved with homeschool support groups in your area to find out more about how these laws actually play out (legalese is one thing--how it's put into practice can be quite different!) and just general support. Yahoo Groups may even have a group for your area.

Answer 4

Hi!  I live in Charleston County, and homeschool my children.  My sister lives in GC as well (but she does not homeschool).

There are three legal options for homeschooling in SC.  The majority of homeschoolers use the third option.

The first option would be to go through your local school district.  The second and third options are very similar.  The second is to go through SCAIHS, which was the first homeschool association that was created as an alternative to going through the district.  Later, Option 3 became legal, meaning another association.

If you decide to go through Option 3, then you need to find an association (there are several to choose from, only one I do not recommend if you want to email me from my profile-a lot of people have had trouble with that one).  They will do everything else for you after you join.

The requirements are 180 days per year, and you must keep a record of some sort (journal, plan book, the like) and a portfolio as well as semi annual progress reports.  You retain all of this information, though-it is not submitted to anyone.

That is pretty much it!  You can read more about the laws at http://www.hslda.org  Just click on SC in the pull down menu under the map (well, I think they changed their site layout so it might not be the same now).

You can also find a support group, which is different from the association, for field trips, play dates, etc. etc. etc.

I wish you the best!

Answer 5

I live in Wyoming. But here we have to send a letter of intent to the school district before the first day of school starts for any child between the ages of 7-16 that we are homeschooling.  Look up the specific rules for SC.  Get in touch with a good homeschooling group. And what ever you do DO NOT give the school district too much information. Homeschoolers legal defense will also be valuable to you.

Here is the website for HSLD in SC.  Good luck!!!

http://www.hslda.org/hs/state/SC/default...

This is also another website I found that will help you! Good luck!

http://homeschooling.about.com/od/usasc/...

Answer 6

You might want to look at a virtual school option, such as SCVCS:

http://www.k12.com/scvcs/

It's a virtual *public* school, but it can be a great step between B&M PS and HS'ing.  They use the incredible K12 curriculum, which is delievered online.  We've used it for 5.5 yrs and LOVE it.