MissKNG Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I am and I'm slightly nervous... :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buterflysbeauty Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I have reported the last 2 years and it is not that bad. My oldest was tested this year, we did the PASS test from Hewitt. I was more nervous than she was!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Been at this for 18 years. Don't sweat it....and ONLY give what is required. No extra info. Your IHIP should fit on one page......your quarterly should fit on one page. Do not write them a book. Save your energy for teaching your kids. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Been at this for 18 years. Don't sweat it....and ONLY give what is required. No extra info. Your IHIP should fit on one page......your quarterly should fit on one page. Do not write them a book. Save your energy for teaching your kids. Faithe :iagree: I'm in a nitpickly district and even that isn't so bad. I just say, "I'm sorry we are choosing not to ____________bc it's not required by NY homeschooling law." It's annoying but not horrible. Remember, most districts are just concerned with making sure the kids are educated. They actually have no authority over HOW you are educating. It's a paperwork game, that's all. It will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm in a nitpicky district. But I'm not one to ruffle feathers. Their main thing is giving me THEIR quarterly dates for reporting, I know I am suppose to pick them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm in a nitpicky district. But I'm not one to ruffle feathers. Their main thing is giving me THEIR quarterly dates for reporting, I know I am suppose to pick them. If the law says that *you* pick the dates (and it does), then *you* pick the dates. Don't let them bully you. If you allow them to dictate to you in this little matter, it will be something else next time, and something else the next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm in a nitpicky district. But I'm not one to ruffle feathers. Their main thing is giving me THEIR quarterly dates for reporting, I know I am suppose to pick them. Well.....if those dates work for you...fine. If not, put your dates on your paperwork and see if it gets by them. If it does....no problem. If it doesn't, you can always ask where it says You have to use those dates in the regs. Play a little stupid....but ask questions...and point out what you see in the regs. KNOW your REGS!!! Most of the school people don't. You do not have to be antagonistic, but since they are their regs....they ought to follow them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well.....if those dates work for you...fine. If not, put your dates on your paperwork and see if it gets by them. If it does....no problem. If it doesn't, you can always ask where it says You have to use those dates in the regs. Play a little stupid....but ask questions...and point out what you see in the regs. KNOW your REGS!!! Most of the school people don't. You do not have to be antagonistic, but since they are their regs....they ought to follow them. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sditz1 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I pick my own dates. I reported for K last year. And just finished my IHIP for first grade today. It really isn"t as bad as it seems. You will do fine. Best of luck to you. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 I have my IHIP written out on paper and just need to transfer it to their form. I plan on sending it later this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sditz1 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I agree you don't need to use their form. I just wrote up my own and printed it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 I don't mind their form. It's all set up in a nice grid format so I'm just going to use it. I am sending the packet back tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sditz1 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 So did you send it out? I always feel good when it is in the mail. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 First time for me, and they're probably just getting it in the mail today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Im in OH and reporting for the first time, im nervous too! Im more nervous about sending them the list of materials we'll use and the outline. Only because I want to send the basics, but thats hard to do when they want a list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 So did you send it out? I always feel good when it is in the mail.Susan Yup! Mailed it early this afternoon! At a Post Office about a half a mile from the school...lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryBuff Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) I'm going on year 3 of home schooling in NYS, for 2 different districts. The one I am in now is very hands off as long as you follow the guidelines of NYS. It also helps I am a certified teacher. I tend to emphasize that in my correspondence so they treat me like an equal. Of course you do not need degrees to teach home school. I use their dates. Whatever makes it easier for them to butt out. No reason to get nutty and fight for something stupid like reporting dates. Follow the rules, know the rules, and don't get nervous!!:lol: ALWAYS SEND ALL PAPERWORK by mail you can track. Also keep a copy on a memory stick. These are my suggestions. Edited August 10, 2012 by HistoryBuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 I'm going on year 3 of home schooling in NYS, for 2 different districts.The one I am in now is very hands off as long as you follow the guidelines of NYS. It also helps I am a certified teacher. I tend to emphasize that in my correspondence so they treat me like an equal. Of course you do not need degrees to teach home school. I use their dates. Whatever makes it easier for them to butt out. No reason to get nutty and fight for something stupid like reporting dates. Follow the rules, know the rules, and don't get nervous!!:lol: ALWAYS SEND ALL PAPERWORK by mail you can track. Also keep a copy on a memory stick. These are my suggestions. They gave me reporting dates and I felt the same way. I'm not going to ruffle feathers. I would have picked dates close to theirs anyways. I did send the IHIP certified mail. I am preparing for a call since I didn't fill out their form completely since they asked for extra info. Hopefully they won't call! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I already had my year roughly planned, and my own dates worked better. My school district didn't care at all. They sent me a letter to confirm, and it stated that they couldn't be held responsible for any deficiencies in my program. :glare: Wow, thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 If you develop your own forms, they're less likely to notice what you leave out. A lot of districts ask for information they are not entitled to/not at the right time. A blank screams for attention. A page you create probably won't draw as much attention. This is my second year reporting, just got my post office confirmation back today. I feel fairly confident with a curiosity over the new superintendent we have. Hopefully s/he won't try anything funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjtsmami Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 This is all new this year for me, so I'm nervous, but I know it will be ok. I'm finishing up our IHIP and sending it Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryBuff Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 This was actually the first time we got confirmation from them in writing they got my paperwork in this district. They never send anything else, though. You have to look up the rules and regs for yourself. There is a specific NY board for NY home schooler on Yahoo I also belong to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans27 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'm in NY and this is my first year homeschooling my 10 yr old. I sent my IHIP and received a letter saying it was satisfactory. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I pick my own dates. I reported for K last year. And just finished my IHIP for first grade today. It really isn"t as bad as it seems. You will do fine. Best of luck to you. Susan How come you reported for last year(K)? It is not a required grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Based on Faith Academy Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I can't answer for her, but the first year I reported I listed my kids as K. They would have not actually been in K had I sent them to school, but since I could do it I did. Oh ok! I just wondered if other districts require you to report in K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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