How do i go by homeschooling my child in arkansas and how much it cost?

Question

how long does home school last does it last as long as if he was going to public school

Answer 1

"The Arkansas Education Alliance is Arkansas' largest state-wide home school organization."  This page seems to be THE page for Arkansas homeschoolers! It will answer every legal question (the state requires testing) and tell you how to legally get started.

How much does it cost depends on which avenue you go with... If you're going with curriculum it can vary.. you can buy used curriculum and there is even a place where can buy old/new school textbooks and workbooks http://www.fes.follett.com/ ( I would not recommend this as a alternative to curriculum, but for as cheap as they're selling these books there has to be something beneficial to gain from them). Plus there are all sorts of websites that give tips on how to homeschool on a shoestring budget. The Arkansas homeschool alliance holds homeschool conventions that might help you find out first hand how much curriculum may run.

How long is up to you... if you want to take through to 18 you can but apparently your child can end at 16 by just fulfilling his high school credits, but to earn "unconditional admission" to a college or university he'll have earn some extra credits in certain subjects... The Arkansas homeschool alliance will help with EVERYTHING including offering a transcripts keeping service so that it can be submitted to any school that you wish (this is for a donation of any amount) and they even have a graduation ceremony .

Bottom line is that you should definitely check out this website.. they seem to be one of the best state homeschool organizations out there! They'll answer all your questions! Good luck!

Answer 2

Do a search for _arkansas homeschool laws_ as well as connect yourself with a homeschool support group. You can also find a summary here http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?St... . That's what you need to do. It looks like you need to notify and do yearly testing for certain grades. Other than that, it's up to you.

As for "how long does homeschool last", what do you mean exactly? Each day? However long you want. How many years? At the very least until age 17, unless a high school diploma has already been obtained. How many days per year? However many you want.

ADDED: It doesn't cost anything anywhere to homeschool, other than the resources you choose to purchase. If you are looking for an online/distance learning program instead of actual homeschooling, it'll depend on what you use.

Answer 3

Go to the HSLDA website to find out the legal rules. It can cost whatever you want it to cost to homeschool. You can buy a full curriculum or buy just books and teach them with out a curriculum.