I have some questions about setting up home school for my child ?

Question

My child turns 6 on Oct. 2 , I have been told that since she was only 5 when school started I dont have to sign her up till next year....Is that true? Does the state charge you a fee ? Is there any certain requirements that you have to meet to file? thank you

Answer 1

In some instances taht is true.  Sometimes it's an option other times it's not.  It will, however, be weird for someone to be 7 in the first grade only a few weeks after school starts.

As for homeschooling at that age you can go to places like Barnes and Noble or Sam's Club and pick up work books and cards and posters with the letters and numbers and start seeing how far you can take her.

Answer 2

It depends on what state you are in.  Check with your local homeschool association.  Check with your local school board.  There should be a contact for you there.  In our state, we have to file a letter of intent with our school board and submit monthly attendance forms.  We did not have any state fees.  There should be information about policies online, too.  Google it!

Answer 3

Hi,

hoamsch1 has it right. go to the home school legal defense association website,  http://www.hslda.org , and get the information about your state requirements.

You will probably be able to get  any information you need there.

Good Luck.

Answer 4

For most states you must start a a homestudy or public school by their 6th birthday. However, each state differs on how, when and where you send a letter of intent. Check out this website, it has all the up to date information and all laws for homeschooling. You can find out how long, when you must start, and any other laws that pertain to your state.

http://www.hslda.org/Default.asp?bhcp=1

Answer 5

As long as a child turns 6 after september 30 they do not have to start school until the following school year.

My son finished the 8th grade in public school with straight F's and went from that to straight A's and B's being home schooled. Online charter schools are considered the same as public schooling. My son graduated an online charter school and now attends University of Dayton ( a private university ) with scholarships.

Home schooling can work for some. The student needs to be self disciplined enough to do the work and care. Generally less work is involved with an online charter school than in a regular public school. You are also able to work at your own pace. k12 will customize your curriculum and make sure you are where you need to be.

This is the school my other children are now attending,

http://www2.k12.com/getk12/index.html......

Depending on where you live they may be a help, if not, there are online charter schools all over. They have an excellent kindergarten program. I would look into all of it in advance and be ready next year.

They will provide you with the computer, printer, supplies and books that you need as well as teachers and academic advisors. This is the same as a public school but ONLINE at home.

They will also assist you with any state required testing that you need

If you need anything else feel free to email me

Answer 6

My son is homeschooled, we are in Ohio.  We do not have to pay for his education.  We are doing online schooling, we have to keep in touch with his teacher at least once per week. I should mention that he is 6 and in the 1st grade.  In Ohio you do not have to enroll your child in Kindergarten until they are 6 yrs old.  I do not believe that you have to have a certain degree of education for what we are doing, but if I went through homeschooling with our own district then whoever is teaching the child at home has to have at least a high school education or a college degree.    The school we are using supplies him with a computer and an all in one printer so we can scan his homework to send it to the teacher.  I do however have to pay for his printer ink, paper, pencils, crayons and little things.  I feel that it is worth having him home to teach instead of making him sit in a classroom 7 hours per day.

Answer 7

Hi there, may I ask what state?  Different states have different standards on home schooling.

Answer 8

Go to http://www.hslda.org to find out about when you are required to register in your state.  A few states require it at 5, some not until six, and some as late as 8 years old.

The state will not charge you a fee for homeschooling, unless you are receiving some kind of service from them, such as tutoring services.  If you are doing it independently you will likely just file paperwork and start.  The laws do differ from state to state though, so you will need to find out about yours.

Answer 9

we home schooled my son under the supervision of the school district.  They had a program offering books and support.  I'd suggest speaking with the school.  They will likely cooperate with you.