mom2agang Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 How did you pick your Homeschool name? And if you don't mind me asking what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Our school name is Trinity Christian Academy and our school motto is: Be kind. Work hard. Have fun. We school name is very similar to a private hs group that we were part of in CA. My kids decided we needed a motto and a school mascot. They decided on the motto, but they we never able to agree on a mascot. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Howard Academy. The kids named it after my father who believed that education is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Tree House Academy - we named it for our love of the mountains that surround us. It is like we are schooling in our own private Tree House. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well we've had 3 names. I'll start out by saying that it's not required by our state but we like having a name. Our first was Evanlu Academy, which I got by using the first 2 letters of each childs name. They HATED it :tongue_smilie:, So then we moved on to Voyager Academy, which was ok, and my dh picked it because we loved the show StarTrek Voyager and felt like "explorers" in education. Well then we found out there really is a voyager academy out there (I believe in NC) and it's not a homeschool, so the kids asked if they could pick our name. After some time for them to think they decided on Fawkes Academy, which they picked because they love the Phoenix in Harry Potter. So that's who we are now. Fawkes Academy, our motto is Soaring through Home Education and our mascot is a phoenix. I even had shirts made up through zazzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlotteb Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ours is just "(Our Last name) Academy". Although I am thinking of making it "(Our last name) Classical Academy". :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Our homeschool name is Alte Veste Academy. I chose it because the name perfectly encapsulates my main reasons for homeschooling and my philosophy of education. My dad was in the Army and I spent most of my childhood in Germany. In the 6th grade (in a Department of Defense school in Furth, near Nurnberg), I had the best teacher in all my life. In those days, we were still in one class with one teacher all day long. He was big into nature study and frequently took us on day hikes to Alte Veste, a nearby natural area. We each picked a tree at the beginning of the school year, measured it, studied it through the seasons, etc. We would take regular trips and stay all day on that hill, doing all our studies and eating lunch out in nature. That teacher is in the top 5 of my list of reasons for homeschooling. The fact that I know my kids would never have an experience like that in public school was one of the first reasons I began to consider keeping my kids at home. I realized that I was the only one who could ensure that they get that kind of experience. He was a great teacher in so many other ways also. He always challenged us yet we always were interested and having fun. Also, we didn't get grades. Each of us was given a weekly assignment sheet on Monday and we had until Friday to accomplish everything on it. We were given a great deal of freedom but a great deal was expected of us at the same time. It was a wonderful year. Incidentally, Alte Veste was a a major battle site of the 100 Years War. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alte_Veste) and translates to Old Fortress, I believe. I don't remember knowing that at the time but it's pretty cool to know now! Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 (OurName) Classical Academy and sometimes (OurName) Classical High School and sometimes (OurName) Classical Home School. When I started homeschooling, we didn't have a name. My ds was in middle school at the time. By the time he was in high school, we chose the more formal name based on the fact that it would end up on his transcript and diploma someday. WHen my middle dd was 5, she wanted a name for "her" school too. The three of us brainstormed and came up with The Magic School House. Education is a magic that opens minds and excites imaginations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteB Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 When we began officially home educating in California(1988) one filled out an affidavit and was considered to be a private school. We were to be listed in the state directory of private schools and needed a name. I chose "Four Horizons Christian School" because at the time I had 4 dc and it seemed that they were all headed in different directions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ours is Bolivar Academy. I needed a name on the form letter I used to withdraw ds from the school district and, lacking creativity and being Venezuelan, went with the tried and true. On the plus side, it sounds good now and will wear well through high school. It only sounds ironic to other Venezuelans who know just how many things are named after Bolivar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 We don't need a name in our state, but I felt it help me feel more serious and professional if you will. Ours is Epiphany Prep School. I like how it can be both a religious name and a state of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I usually just look out the window, and name our school after whatever I see. We've moved several times, so we've had different names: Desert View Academy, Cactus View Academy, and Mountain View Academy. Most recently, we moved to a street that has the Spanish name, Del Sol Ct. So, I'm toying with the name Eclesia Del Sol. I like the sound, but it sounds like we're sun worshipers. We're not, so I haven't made any official changes. Of course, the only thing I have that needs a school name is my Borders teacher card, so it's not imperative that I have a very official name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Dei Gratia is Latin and means "by the Grace of God" -- Who needs the grace of God more than me?? :) It gives us all a sense of ownership and purpose. This is our school and we take pride in it. Education is serious business (and a bit of fun, too). Thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ours is Frontier Christian Academy. My dc's all have western type names and we decided home education was a new frontier for us since we didn't really know anyone who had or was home schooling at the time. We picked out several though and let the dc's vote. They were the ones who insisted on Christian being part of the name. Now, you not only know my school name but also the source of my screen name!! Now my avatar, that's just the way I feel most days! If one of us is off, we all come tumbling down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamasteff Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Orange Blossom Academy... We were driving in an area with a bunch of new construction and laughing about the names of the new housing developments, then started playing around with what ours might have been when it was built (in the 1960s). We are in an area that used to be strong in the citrus industry; and we are a block away from a new hiking/ biking trail currently in progress, called the Orange Blossom Trail. Plus we only have girls, so the flowery thing is not a problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Here is a link to my blog explaining how we choose our homeschooling name: Jetihoja Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancora_Imparo Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ours is Ancora Imparo School for Girls. It translates as "I am still learning" or "still I am learning", is is a quote of Michelangelo late in life. I saw it on a plaque for sale in a magazine and I chose it because I realized I was learning right along with dd and I want to instill in her the love of learning new things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 How did you pick your Homeschool name? And if you don't mind me asking what is it? Percival Blakeney Academy is named after the true identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel, which is one of my favorite literary characters. He has traits that I'd love to see my sons grow up with. I was just tickled that my dh bought me a sign with the school name a couple months back. I'm listed as headmistress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learning2gether Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Our school name is Helen Rose Turner Achievement Academy. This is named after my grandmother who always made education a priority for us. Our school mascot is a lion. We chose this because of scripture reference to Jesus being the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Our Motto is "I am...I can...I ought...I will..." (borrowed from Charlotte Mason). Our school colors are purple and gold. My oldest dd picked the colors. We don't use our school name for anything, except for some really cute shirts that I had made for them to wear on fieldtrips. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 We're Al Pi Darko Academy. Al pi darko is Hebrew for "according to his way" as in "train up a youth according to his way." Right now our academy only offers infant care, preschool, and kindergarten, but we're planning to add a grade per year (more or less?!?!?!). :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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