For those that Home School

[PlaneJoy1]

Have any of you done or known someone who does the online homeschool? We are considering this option so I wanted to see what someone may know.

Thanks!

 

[nuzmom]

We homeschool, but not on-line. I think it depends a lot on the kids ages. One friend had thought about doing the on-line last year, but decided against it. The plus was that it would make their DS16 responsible to someone else, but the downside was the inflexability of it. They thought that it is difficult to "change directions" mid-year if a class isn't working out the way they thought. Also, not as "christian based" as they wanted.

Another girl we know does the on-line. She left public school for a health reason and they feel it's very similar to public school, just on-line. That is their comment, not mine.

I like that we belong to a co-op (I teach 10/11th grade physics - Apolgia curriculum, even though my kids are younger). It exposes our kids to other kids/teachers, but we still control the overall direction of the classes.

I think it probably also depends on what's offered on-line in your state.

Oh, just thought of another - another family in our co-op has their kids take one advanced placement class on-line per year. They have had VERY good luck with this.

I'll be anxious to hear what other say. (if you don't get many responses, maybe post on the community board?)

 

[meandtheguys2]

Something that you might want to consider is the effect of working at a computer screen on a child's eyes. (Don't know your ages) The book "Failure to Connect" deals with this issue, and was the primary reason we have stayed away from internet and satelite type curriculums.

I have to say I love the idea of one class a year when they are older, though.

Have a great year, regardless!

Michelle

 

[PlaneJoy1]

Thanks to both of you for the responses. We are looking at: www.thejubileeacademy.org and www.themorningstaracademy.org

I am open to all options. My husband and I work opposite schedule so that we don't have to have child care for my youngest DD (2 - almost 3). The oldest DD (8) will be in 3rd grade. We have had her in private school until now. She did great until we moved her for 2nd grade to a place much closer to home and a little less expensive. Unfortunately when got her standardized test scores last week, she didn't do as well as she had at the first private school.

Our options are to send her back to the original private school or to try home schooling. Since DH will be doing most of the schooling, I have left it up to him to make the decision. I'm okay with either one, although our budget will be very tight depending on the direction. He doesn't want to prepare lessons, etc. so the online schools seem to give you all you need to go forward.

Thanks again for your replys. I am hoping we make the best decision.

 

[meandtheguys2]

Well, good luck in your first year! Third grade is a fun age. I bet your DH and your daughter enjoy themselves a bunch!