What do you need to run a homeschool?

Question

I live in NC,

I was wondering what you need(books and stuff) and how much it would cost for a home school. When it says "name of school" does that mean your supplier? also how can I tell my mom I dont want to go to a public high school I want to be homed schooled?

Answer 1

A literate, caring parent, some pencils and paper, and a library card are the bare minimum requirements.

Other things like purchased curriculum, are helpful.

You could spend as little as $100 a year or as much as $2000, it depends how you do it.

Answer 2

A home

Answer 3

I want to be homeschooled too. I gave my mom hints like, I hate my school, not to mention I secretly ordered homeschool catologs. I don't think that'll work for you, so just tell her. As for what you need, you need books. Your parent also must be qualified to teach homeschool.

http://eho.org/homeschool_prep/planning....

Answer 4

In order to homeschool you in NC, your parent needs to have either a high school diploma or GED.

You're not required to study any particular subjects but do need to take an annual standardised test in English grammar, reading, spelling and maths; the results of which which must be made available on request for inspection by the state at reasonable times during both the current and following year.

In addition, in NC, a home school must meet the following requirements:

> a. operate for a nine calendar month school term. Sec. 115C-548 or § 115C-556.

> b. keep attendance records and disease immunization records. Sec. 115C-548 or § 115C-556.

> c. any new home school shall notify the State Director of the Division of Nonpublic Education of their intent to operate and include the name and address of the school, the school’s owner, and chief administrator. Sec. 115C-552 or § 115C-560.

> d. the home school must also elect to operate either under the qualifications of a “private church school or school of religious character” (§ 115C-547 through § 115C-554) or under the qualifications of a “qualified nonpublic school” (§ 115C-555 through § 115C-562). The requirements of these two options are basically the same and are summarized in a) through c) above.

> e. if the home school operates in a private home, all safety and sanitation requirements are automatically waived. Sec. 115C-564.

http://www.hslda.org/laws/analysis/North...

Btw, sit down with your mum and tell her that, for you, you feel school isn't working as best as it should be and you want to talk about home-education...or something like that; either way, don't just drop vague hints and expect her to somehow be able to telepathically work out what it is you're trying to tell her!!!

Failing that, write it down -- exactly what it is you're thinking and feeling and wanting to do about it -- and give it to her as a note.

By 'name of school', I imagine it means the name of your 'umbrella school' (see > d. above). They should provide you with any core books etc that you need to complete the course(s) you sign up for. If not, they'll almost certainly send you a book list so you can buy them from your local book shop or online etc.

Home-ed costs as much or as little as you and your parents are willing and able to spend -- my parents home-educate us for approx. $50 per kid, per year; other families may spend thousands of dollars.

Answer 5

You need a parent who is home all day and willing to teach

you, first of all. Talk to your Mom about this.