Wolf Pack Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 This year I'd like to choose a name for our homeschool that reflects something about us or our goals in education. We're having a lot of drama trying to agree on something though. My 7 year old daughter wound up writhing on the floor and moaning "it's hopeless!" Yesterday. I want to figure it t soon because I'd like to make shirts for the kids to wear. It would be fun to have first day of school outfits, and to do pictures and make a big deal out of it this year. Have any of you named your school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&JMom Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Our homeschool doesn't have a fancy name: just Zey Homeschool Academy. But.. we do have a motto, school colors (their favorites), and a mascot! A word about the mascot - it's a dragon, specifically the dragon found on the Welsh flag, though I didn't realize it at the time is was the national flag, so I hope they don't mind we continue using it :) I, too, had shirts printed up via Vista Print - very cheap with a coupon. The t-shirts are long gone, but the embroidered polos (Vista Print dragon and Zey Academy) are still used occasionally as the smallest size at the time was adult small. Link to school identity post:https://kidblog.org/class/ZeyAcademy/posts/p224139:776 Here is a shot of them in their polos (not the best pic, but you get the idea): Edited July 13, 2016 by J&JMom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recovering Sociopath Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 For official paperwork it's just the Edman Homeschool. For more informal matters it's The Homeschool Dungeon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PandaMom Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We have to give ours an official name in this state but it never gets used. I chose The Wellington School because DD loves her Hunter Wellington rain boots and would live in them if she could. Susie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Yes I'm planning on getting some shirts... I've been thinking from prep sportswear but now will look into vista, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We're not naming ours until I write up a high school transcript. And then it will be something like Street Name School or Street Name Academy. I don't want a cutesy name on their high school transcript. We have a motto. It's a quote: It is impossible for a man to begin to learn that which he thinks that he knows - Epictetus. We learned about Epictetus in our science history class and that quote was inspiring to us all. I like the idea of getting it on tshirts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We have to give ours an official name in this state but it never gets used. I chose The Wellington School because DD loves her Hunter Wellington rain boots and would live in them if she could. Susie I like this idea. We're either using Street Name School or something like Chesterton Academy or Covington School. Something that sounds old monied and rich. Why? Just because. Lockwood Academy. I think I'd like a snooty name for our school. :). We're ridiculously unsnooty, but I'd love a snooty name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We register with a cover school, so they would issue DD's transcript, diploma, etc, but for unofficial stuff, we're "Mount Parnassus Academy", with a hydra as the mascot. Mount Parnassus is the home of the muses in Greek mythology, and one of the music theory books in my collection is "Gradus ad Parnassum" (Steps to Parnassus), which fascinated DD because it was in Latin. DD picked the name at age 7, but it ages pretty well. She enjoys getting mail with the school name on it :). We also have the polo shirts from Vistaprint, a car magnet, etc. My (and her) favorite was when she first took the NME, I returned the tests with a Mount Parnassus Academy address label and under that name, and her scores/medal came back with a post it note commented "Love your school name!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We're Percival Preparatory Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We were Strawberry School for many years, but now we are School of the Sun. It's a bit of a joke, because we live in the very very hot desert. It feels like schooling on the Sun. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoolC Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We're Aslan Classical Academy. I made shirts and library totes with my silhouette cameo this week and the kids are so excited to have "official" school stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 My daughter randomly named us Stickwood Elementary in her pretend play, and it stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We have to for the state. We live in a forest surrounded by deer. Deer Forest School it is. No logos, sayings, mascots, clothing, or anything. It's completely unimportant to us except for when I have to write it down for some form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We named our school our 'church's name' Academy :) My dh is the pastor and started our church, so it is our life and very special to us. The kids love our school name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadah Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Street Name Elementary. It will later become Street Name Middle School and then Famous Person(we have decided yet) High School. I want something normal sounding. I graduated from an Academy. It was our cover school. It meant nothing to me personally. If my husband was still in the Navy, I would call our school after his ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Pack Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 We're not naming ours until I write up a high school transcript. And then it will be something like Street Name School or Street Name Academy. I don't want a cutesy name on their high school transcript. We have a motto. It's a quote: It is impossible for a man to begin to learn that which he thinks that he knows - Epictetus. We learned about Epictetus in our science history class and that quote was inspiring to us all. I like the idea of getting it on tshirts. I love that quote. I've been reading lately about how it takes humility to become truly educated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Pack Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Our homeschool doesn't have a fancy name: just Zey Homeschool Academy. But.. we do have a motto, school colors (their favorites), and a mascot! A word about the mascot - it's a dragon, specifically the dragon found on the Welsh flag, though I didn't realize it at the time is was the national flag, so I hope they don't mind we continue using it :) I, too, had shirts printed up via Vista Print - very cheap with a coupon. The t-shirts are long gone, but the embroidered polos (Vista Print dragon and Zey Academy) are still used occasionally as the smallest size at the time was adult small. Link to school identity post:https://kidblog.org/class/ZeyAcademy/posts/p224139:776 Here is a shot of them in their polos (not the best pic, but you get the idea): That's so neat! I'm into sewing and stenciling graphics onto tees, so I'll be making their school clothes. My emblem will need to be simple enough to get carved into freezer paper and ironed on so I can paint it. I'm just so stuck on the name! It needs to be able to grow with the kids. I was considering Greenhouse Academy or Wildwood Academy because all 4 kids are named after plants. But I was also thinking of a name based on truth or bravery. We're moving in the next two years, so street name is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Street Name Elementary. It will later become Street Name Middle School and then Famous Person(we have decided yet) High School. I want something normal sounding. I graduated from an Academy. It was our cover school. It meant nothing to me personally. If my husband was still in the Navy, I would call our school after his ship. I might go with Lincoln High School. In the movie Groundhog Day one of the characters went to "Lincoln" and I just liked the way it sounded when she said it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 That's so neat! I'm into sewing and stenciling graphics onto tees, so I'll be making their school clothes. My emblem will need to be simple enough to get carved into freezer paper and ironed on so I can paint it. I'm just so stuck on the name! It needs to be able to grow with the kids. I was considering Greenhouse Academy or Wildwood Academy because all 4 kids are named after plants. But I was also thinking of a name based on truth or bravery. We're moving in the next two years, so street name is out. Would you like a name that combines nature and virtue? Birch and white chrysanthemum traditionally symbolize truth. Protea symbolizes courage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Pack Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Would you like a name that combines nature and virtue? Birch and white chrysanthemum traditionally symbolize truth. Protea symbolizes courage. Oh, that's a cool idea! I'll tell the kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Pack Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 I might go with Lincoln High School. In the movie Groundhog Day one of the characters went to "Lincoln" and I just liked the way it sounded when she said it. Omg. That makes me want to name my school something from what about Bob. Hahaha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) We did for fun. Sometimes I use it when ordering school supplies. The girls love that! We have a griffin for a mascot named Todd. They are trying to create a school song they can all agree on. There is also a lot of arguing over colors. Too much Harry Potter me thinks. Oh! We are Boekind Girls Prep Edited July 13, 2016 by reign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 We are Lextin Academy. I wanted something official sounding for transcripts someday and for any paperwork. It's a combination of my name and my husbands. (Lexi and Justin). We haven't chosen a mascot but that sounds like a fun idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Yes, because we have to have a name to file our private school affidavit with the State of California. It was "Our Last Name" Christian School. But the HSLDA recommended people don't use their last name, I changed it to Liberty Christian School. I have no idea why it's called that. It just sounded good at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 This year I'd like to choose a name for our homeschool that reflects something about us or our goals in education. We're having a lot of drama trying to agree on something though. My 7 year old daughter wound up writhing on the floor and moaning "it's hopeless!" Yesterday. "Hopeless Academy" has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Our school is Thundercliff Elementary. My kids came up with the name (with a little guidance - one of the suggestions I gave was they could potentially use geographical terms, which they obviously did with the cliff part - not sure where the thunder came from). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Oh, and I think I gave them an ultimatum at some point - if they didn't agree on something I'd pick. That helped them agree on something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Ours is named The Machen Athenaeum. I have yet to actually use the name anywhere; our state doesn't require a school name. We also have a mascot (the mermoose) and colors (pink, green, and light blue - one color for each kid). I figure when the kids are a little older I'll make t-shirts or something, but my oldest doesn't even like to wear t-shirts, so, yeah. I should do something artistic with the name and the mascot and display it in our school room. Then maybe the kids would remember that we even have a school name. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Pack Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 "Hopeless Academy" has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Our school is Thundercliff Elementary. My kids came up with the name (with a little guidance - one of the suggestions I gave was they could potentially use geographical terms, which they obviously did with the cliff part - not sure where the thunder came from). My kids might like hopeless academy. It sounds like something from a series of unfortunate events. Lol! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 My kids might like hopeless academy. It sounds like something from a series of unfortunate events. Lol! If you don't have to put it on anything official, then you could totally use it as a working name. You can always pick something else later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 This year I'd like to choose a name for our homeschool that reflects something about us or our goals in education. We're having a lot of drama trying to agree on something though. My 7 year old daughter wound up writhing on the floor and moaning "it's hopeless!" Yesterday. I want to figure it t soon because I'd like to make shirts for the kids to wear. It would be fun to have first day of school outfits, and to do pictures and make a big deal out of it this year. Have any of you named your school? Yes, because it was required when we filled out our Private School Affidavit (California). But unlike you, I didn't name it something that reflected much of anything, just something that sounded like an actual school. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Pack Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 We're not required to name our school in Virginia, so this is purely for our own enjoyment. It's surprisingly hard to choose something! I have decision paralysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredHSmom Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 My daughters' diplomas read SD Academy which stands for South Darcastle Academy for Young Gentry. (It used to have a facebook page, it may still. Both my daughters have left Facebook entirely and I never had an account) My son is 16 and hates that name. So last weekend he and I chose a name for his high school. I think we settled on NOVA STEM Academy. He preferred NOVA STEM School for the "Gifted". (make sure gifted is in quotes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I love alliteration and our last name starts with an H. So, I went with (LastName) House. But, that was only for the HalfPricedBook discount card. By High School we will think of something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I love alliteration and our last name starts with an H. So, I went with (LastName) House. But, that was only for the HalfPricedBook discount card. By High School we will think of something else. LastName High. Duh. Still alliterates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 It has come up on forms a surprising number of times. You'd think that once you check "homeschool" that "school name" wouldn't be a required field. But, okay, whatever. Thus, yes, I just named us Rowhouse School or Rowhouse Homeschool. Because we live in a rowhouse. Not super creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes+Ships+SealingWax Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 We are the Chrysallis Classical Academy - our motto is "Indicium, Scientia, Sapientia." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 For official stuff, we just use Last Name Homeschool. But my kids tell people they go to Last Name Boot Camp ... because you know, I'm a drill sergeant and all lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Pack Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 My daughters' diplomas read SD Academy which stands for South Darcastle Academy for Young Gentry. (It used to have a facebook page, it may still. Both my daughters have left Facebook entirely and I never had an account) My son is 16 and hates that name. So last weekend he and I chose a name for his high school. I think we settled on NOVA STEM Academy. He preferred NOVA STEM School for the "Gifted". (make sure gifted is in quotes) We must live nesrish to one another. I'm in NOVA too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSinNS Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 We (for fun) call our school street name school. (I am the Sultan). We are moving, so we decided on a new name. We will be New-street-name Consolidated School. My kids didn't know what consolidated meant, but they liked the sound of it. And we are consolidating junior high and elementary, so I guess that's fair. I love the idea of tshirts to celebrate our new name. Now we need to find a motto and a mascot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredHSmom Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 yep, we live less than 20 miles out of downtown DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 We didn't have to name it, but chose to. Ours is "Saint Therese Homeschool". Saint Therese of Lisieux is a Catholic Saint who lived a very simple life, and thrived in honoring God through the every day little tasks. She teaches us that we can honor God, even if it's through simple tasks like laundry and dishes. Everything can be offered to Him if done with the right heart and good attitude. We love her simplicity and her teachings. For many reasons we chose to name our school after her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 We named ours after an extremely minor geographic feature near our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) We are Cygnus Christian Academy. Cygnus is a constellation (a Swan). Our last name is the same as a star from the constellation. Edited July 17, 2016 by jewellsmommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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