razorbackmama Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 By that I mean some other entity that you have to somehow "report" to for the child's school stuff. Off the top of my head I can think of BJU's Academy of Home Education. What other options are there? I'm sort of considering this for a couple of my kids, to help clue them in that it's NOT "Mom being mean" who comes up with these assignments, so I think at least for a while it might be helpful for some other authority besides ME telling them they have to do it. Hence why I'm in the info.-gathering stage.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Not sure if this is the kind of thing that you are looking for, but I am currently exploring Clonlara for high school. I was kind of thinking along the same lines (ie. it's good that THEY require speech and community service). That's a fringe benefit, though, not the reason I'd use them (NCAA reasons). But, I don't imagine that you would want to spend the $$$ to not be the mean mom. Then again, ya never know. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 You might want to check out Colorado Connections Academy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 If you live in a state with a public school affiliation with the K12 program, you will have all the external oversight you could desire ! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) If you live in a state with a public school affiliation with the K12 program, you will have all the external oversight you could desire ! :) That's a nice way to describe the oversight of Connections Academy. Edited July 23, 2009 by Sue in St Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 CLASS The Sycamore Tree Clonlara HomeLife Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Thanks, everyone! Keep them coming!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I don't know if your state has these, but California public school districts often offer independent study programs. Some are charters, some are from the offices of education, etc. They vary widely, but often give you money for school supplies and books, or lend you the books the local district uses. They might offer optional weekly classes in various subjects. I think they all have supervising teachers that come and check your progress every few weeks, with varying levels of detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat in MI Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Calvert School, but this is very pricey. Blessings, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 You might want to check out Colorado Connections Academy as well. LOL I'm checking them out right now. Did you know they offer Texas State History in the 7th grade?:lol::lol::lol: We have a ton of public school online options here in CO. A friend of mine down the street uses one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 LOL I'm checking them out right now. Did you know they offer Texas State History in the 7th grade?:lol::lol::lol: I wonder how many Coloradoans take that class...:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 The K12 Virtual Academy solved this problem for me. My daughter LOVES to report to her teacher, and I get to say, "Ms. ____ expects you to do your best", and it makes a better impact for some reason. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Oak Meadow has one. It is VERY writing/research intesive in 5th-8th and high school. K-4th is VERY parent intensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I don't know if your state has these, but California public school districts often offer independent study programs. Some are charters, some are from the offices of education, etc. They vary widely, but often give you money for school supplies and books, or lend you the books the local district uses. They might offer optional weekly classes in various subjects. I think they all have supervising teachers that come and check your progress every few weeks, with varying levels of detail. Spefically, the Cal. Ed. Code allows for independent study to be set up by a county, by a school district, or by an individual school--even for a single student who might be out for vacation.l In some cases the ISPs are campus-based and are for children who are at risk; in some cases they are non-campus based and only enroll children who are taught at home by their parents, who are accountable to the ISP for attendance, testing, and more. Students are legally public school students, not private school students (i.e., homeschoolers). Charter schools have a completely different set-up, with more oversight by the state (charter schools are obligated to follow their charters regarding curriculum, goals, etc.). They may also be campus-based or home-based; they don't have to follow the Ed. Code exactly, but their students are still public school students and subject to some of the compulsory education laws, as well as the requirements of the charter schools themselves. Both ISPs and charter schools provide textbooks/other materials and other services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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