I'm new at homeschooling and I have a few questions?

Question

I'm 16 and a junior in Alabama.

So, from what I understand I have to be a part of a church school because of the state's laws but I don't understand if it means I have to go to church or can homeschool from home with my mom?

I know a girl who homeschools and I don't think she attends a church so I'm kind of confused because from what I've read it doesn't sound clear

Answer 1

They have to over see your schooling

here is a link

Homeschoolers in Alabama must educate their children according to the provisions set forth in this legislation and therefore, most find church-sponsored schools based in Alabama which will oversee their homeschooling programs.

This link may help

http://homeschooling.about.com/gi/dynami...

Answer 2

I went to a cristian academy but was classified as home schooled because I would "test" on Fridays. Which was the only day I was required in class. No, I did not have to attend church there. Your mom will have nothing to do with your education no matter what program you enroll in. The books you will get will be called "Pace Yourself". Which means you will pass only according to how fast you can work through the books. I think some states have programs for home schooling through the Board of Education. If you go to a Church for home schooling such as I did, remember that this costs a great deal of money. Church's do not do this for free.

Answer 3

You don't have to attend church, but in Alabama, church-supervised private schools that allow you to school from home are the legal form of homeschooling.  Here's a link with more info.  http://hslda.org/laws/analysis/Alabama.p...

Basically, the church school acts as an "umbrella" school that oversees your curriculum and your work.  You don't have to be a member of the church (at least for most of them), but you are basically considered a private school under their supervision.  Some church schools operate as an actual private school, while others just handle the administrative stuff and allow you to school from home.

Your only other option is to have a tutor - either a family member or someone your parents hire - who is a state-certified teacher.  This is tricky or too expensive for many families, so that church school option is the one that most families go with.

Hope that helps!