Pamela H in Texas Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 So I thought I'd use a virtual academy for my daughter this year. She needs a bit more help, particularly from other people. And I thought the accountability would do us well. There are also a few other things going on so I thought it would help me be able to take a bit of a backseat (HA!). Anyway, I sent our letter of intent today to the principal and special education lady (just because the decision was originally discussed with her). I used a form letter, personalized. I also send the Commissioners letter to administrators. I was still asked about curriculum a few times. GRRRRRI finally wrote something like: We are using a curriculum that exceeds the requirements by Texas homeschool law. It is bonafide, not a sham. It is visual such as books and computer. It covers what Texas law requires of homeschool and much more. I didn't hear back so I guess they got the point. (I want to say everyone was very nice. I just don't want to volunteer more information than is required.) Anyway, so officially, tomorrow, we are back to homeschooling. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 welcome back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hey, good to see you again! :seeya: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Yeah, we did that last year and didn't even get sent where to send the computer back, never mind asked any questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS83 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I thought you didn't have to report at all in Texas? But also, welcome back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I was talking to a woman who works for a nearby school district (not ours) about homeschooling and she started asking me questions about curriculum and I said something about not really using packaged curriculum... She asked me how I provide curriculum info to the school district.. Which is not something a school district here is allowed to ask families for... I mentioned such to her and she started to argue with me and she continued to tell me how many families her district deters from homeschooling (as though thus was a triumph) due to their 'strict curriculum requirements.' I told her that one of these days HSLDA will show up at their doors. Odd conversation. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Nice to see you again 🤗 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Good luck !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 CES, If you homeschool from the get-go, you don't have to tell anyone anything. However, you DO have to pull your kids out of school formally. You can either do their forms or you can write a letter of intent (there is one on the state association website). Schools seem to almost always ask about curriculum, program, etc. It is highly advised not to answer such questions because we don't want the state thinking we're okay with such questions. So I didn't answer with what materials we're using, but with a statement that answered the three parts of the homeschool law we ARE to follow (bonafide, visual, covers certain subjects). Anyway, we tried public school and virtual school, now back to homeschooling :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Welcome back! :hurray: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AK_Mom4 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Welcome back, P!!! I always enjoy your posts - whether it's been about adoption or Guinea pigs. Glad you will be visiting with us again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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