Where do you get the stuff for homeschooling?

Question

OK I just checked out.My moms gonna homeschool me.Now What?

WHere do we get the work.?

WHere do we turn it in?

Answer 1

I live in Texas and am not familiar with CA's laws, but here's a website that can help.

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?St...

You need to look at your state's requirements to see waht you will have to do.

Then you need to talk to your mom to figure out what type of program you want to use.  This is known as the homeschooling method.  Here is a summary of the methods:

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

Then you can choose a curriculum.   Here are some popular choices:

Traditional:

http://www.abeka.com

http://www.bjupress.com

http://www.aop.com

http://www.aceministries.com

http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com

Computer Based:

http://www.aop.com/sos/

Some good literature based methods are:

http://www.sonlight.com

http://www.winterpromise.com

You can also pick and choose your own curriculum for each subject.  Check out:

http://www.homeschoolreviews.com

Answer 2

Every state has its own rules and requirements regarding acceptable record keeping, testing, etc. The Homeschool Legal Defense Assoc has a lot of good information on this.

For curriculum, there are various sources.  Alpha Omega Publications has workbook, software and online programs. Also check www.christianbook.com under the HOMESCHOOL tab for many choices. I like the science texts from Apologia.

Answer 3

Depends on the state that you live in.

Answer 4

There are MANY different ways to homeschool. No one method is better than another. Joining a charter or private school and turning in assignments monthly is one way to do it, but the most common way and the thing most people mean when they talk about homeschooling is what you described. You homeschool. Your parent is the main teacher/administrator and she assigns your work and projects and, if you decide to use a grading system, she gives you your grades. Depending on where you live, there may be some requirement to take a yearly evaluation, or to have a curriculum approved by the state, but this varies by location. The first thing you need to do is go to HSLDA.org and find the laws for your state, this way you know what you NEED to do. After that, look online at websites like A to Z homeschooling (do a google search for A-Z Home's Cool and it should come up), or homeschooling.com. Look up homeschooling methods in google, etc. THe public library will also have TONS of books on homeschooling you and your mother can read. Don't panic. Don't be in a rush to get it perfect right away. You may need to take time, maybe even a few months to get into a routine that works for you and find a homeschool method you and your mom are comfortable with and that works best. You may have to try a few. Another google search should be Homeschool Curriculum or Homeschool Materials to find textbooks and teacher guides and science supplies and whatever else you might need. It is also a very good idea to find a homeschool organization (not a school, but a kind of support group) in your area. Search on google. Homeschool groups (your state). You may be lucky enough to find a co-op (a homeschool group that offers a few group classes for homeschoolers) which would be great. If you call up people in groups and ask for information and advice, they'll most likely be more than happy to help.

Answer 5

If your mom's going to homeschool you, then she is legally responsible for your education. She should find the necessary contacts, like through California homeschool associations and groups, who will clearly explain the laws where you live.

It also sounds like you are confusing what some schools offer as a "home-schooling" or at-home program and actual homeschooling. You don't turn stuff in when you do basic homeschooling and the parents decide what and how work will be done. If you want to have a teacher to turn stuff into and you want to be given the work to do, you need to talk to your school about an at-home program.

Answer 6

I will try to make this very easy for you!

You do NOT have to do one of the online programs you're talking about, where you send in work, or anything else.  Here are a list of your options for homeschooling in California:

http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp?St...

I think what you want to do is "Option 1."  That's where your parents just teach you what they feel is right.  The rest of the webpage explains exactly what you need to do in order to qualify as a private school and how you need to keep track of your grades and stuff.  I hope that helps!

Answer 7

I shop Amazon.com, the local teacher's supply store, Books a Million and make use of our library.

EDIT: I'm sorry. I thought you meant where do I get my materials. I'm not sure of the laws in your area. We are not required to sign up for anything or turn in anything other than an annual intent letter.

Answer 8

Unfortunately I don't have a full answer to your question, however I can recommend a site that can help you with your homeschooling. It has free videos that can actually teach you various subjects. I think this makes studying a whole lot fun and I can personally recommend this as I myself use it quite often.

http://www.sutree.com

I hope this helps you!

Tell me what you think! :)

Maytal