It’s time again for College Preview Days! There’s so many opportunities for your high school student to consider. So get a jumpstart as soon as possible. I love College Preview Days! It’s a low-pressure way to see what each college has to offer. You get a feel for the personality of the school. And a […]
Buzzword of the Day: Accredited
October 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
Today we have a new buzzword: Accredited. I have heard this word more in the past few weeks than I’ve heard for years before. For some reason, this is suddenly a big concern. At least, for public school officials in South Carolina. Do you look for programs that are accredited? Do you know what it […]
Who’s the Authority Anyway?
September 25, 2017 by 6 Comments
How do we know “you homeschoolers” are official? Who oversees you? Who’s the authority that holds you accountable anyway? These are the questions I often hear from school officials. Sometimes I hear homeschoolers saying similar things. I believe these questions are missing the foundational concept about education–and who is the authority over it anyway? Are […]
South Carolina Regions: A Glossary of Terms
September 8, 2017 by 7 Comments
Welcome to South Carolina! Let me be among the first to say, “We’re glad y’all are here!” Let’s talk about some of the locational terms of South Carolina Regions. This glossary of terms will help you get connected to the homeschool resources nearby you. Find some local field trip ideas to get you started. You […]
Profile of a South Carolina Graduate
August 31, 2017 by 5 Comments
The Department of Education has developed a profile of a South Carolina graduate. It stands as the goal of the public education system to produce a well-rounded, productive citizen. Let’s see if our homeschool grads fit the profile, too. As homeschoolers, that’s our goal too. I think it’s beneficial to take a look at the […]
Quiz Yourself: Homeschool Laws in SC
July 8, 2017 by 1 Comment
How much to do you REALLY know? Quiz yourself: Homeschool Laws in South Carolina! As part of my job, I’m often explaining what the homeschool law says and means here in South Carolina. New homeschoolers usually want to know about testing requirements–because “how will you know if they are learning otherwise?” But, that’s not how […]
College Admissions Prerequisites
July 5, 2017 by 3 Comments
The Commission on Higher Education has issued a guideline for College Admissions Prerequisites to 4-year colleges in South Carolina. We’ve talked before about High School Record-Keeping–with the SC Diploma standards in mind. But, it’s up to you to figure out the differences in the college admissions prerequisite requirements. This is a general guideline of what […]
5 of the Best Science Resources
June 29, 2017 by 2 Comments
I’ve got 5 of the best science resources–that you probably never heard of before. I found out about several of these resources since I became a member of the Environmental Educators Association in SC (EEASC). (If you live in another state, check out the North American Environmental Educators Association or the one in your state.) Disclaimer […]
Homeschool Critics: I Never See Them Do School Work
June 19, 2017 by 2 Comments
Homeschool critics seem to delight in telling me that they don’t believe in homeschooling. It riles me up a bit–and I feel immediately compelled to debate with the critic. But, I also try to listen so I can understand why they have made this conclusion. Let’s take a look at one of arguments that I […]
I chose Option 1
June 8, 2017 by 10 Comments
Option 1 in South Carolina that means you register with the school district as your homeschool accountability. Most homeschoolers prefer to register with a homeschool association instead. But, I chose Option 1–the school district–for many years. Why would I do that? First, let me explain that my husband is a public school teacher. And I was […]
