YOU’VE DECIDED TO HOMESCHOOL… NOW WHAT??

HSC is the perfect fit for families who have decided to homeschool and are needing some support along the way. Our services provide:

• Guidance
• Support
• Accountability

Our unique program was created for this very purpose.

GUIDANCE

• The grade chart below is designed to demonstrate the courses taken in a traditional school setting according to grade level.

 Although students are not required to stay within any particular grade track, fewer schedule conflicts will be encountered if the courses laid out for each grade level are followed.

• Parents may supplement with additional course materials; however, instructors have already selected widely utilized course books and materials for your students that will be used in their classes.

SUPPORT

• To help students stay on track with their assignments and course of study, several instructors use Google Classroom or Canva and provide links to these platforms in The HSC Student Portal. These instructors lay out weekly assignments to guide students in their coursework. Students will be informed of what to work on and will have direct access to contact their instructors during the week for any additional support.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Whatever has led you to homeschool, know that you can do this! The HSC program is designed to provide you, the parent, with additional accountability and structure for your child through instructor-led interactions. Weekly assignments and interactive discussions with instructors and peers have proven to be invaluable for homeschooling families.

• We ask parents or caretakers to ensure that students complete their assigned work between classes. For younger students who are not yet able to read and write independently, parents or caretakers will need to invest more time in their learning. However, with dedication to these early stages, both parents and students will reap the benefits. Ultimately, our goal is for children to become independent learners.

How to view our class schedule:

• Determine the core subjects you’d like your student to study and refer to our grade chart below for suggested guidance.
• Most classes meet one day a week and range from 55 minutes to 90 minutes.

PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER

• We encourage families to be intentional about completing their studies and scheduling activities such as park days, beach outings, nature walks, co-op field trips, and sports and recreational activities with peers. These activities are essential for a child’s development and overall emotional well-being. Building these goals together as a family will be rewarding and create cherished memories.

• HSC’s framework and commitment to serving families, combined with parental involvement in their child’s learning journey, will bring countless rewards and unlock a child’s limitless potential!

FILING WITH YOUR STATE

Once deciding to homeschool, do some research on how to inform your state agency on your child’s educational status. There are three basic alternatives:

• Charter Schools: Charter schools vary by state. They hold student records, assign a credentialed teacher to help plan a student’s course of study and oversee the student’s work progress. Some charter schools designate an allotment of funds to be used for approved educational services.
• Private School Satellite Program (PSP): A PSP is a private school which files an affidavit on behalf of its students. The parent is responsible for designating and maintaining his/her own student’s course of study. Students are required to turn in work samples among other potential requirements determined by the PSP administrator.
• Private School Affidavit (PSA): A parent must file the affidavit for his/her student and is responsible for all student records.

• The Homeschool Legal Defense Association (“HSLDA”) is a great resource for homeschooling families. HSLDA passionately advocates for the freedom to homeschool and offers support for every stage of your homeschool journey. With 80,000 member families, Home School Legal Defense Association is the nation’s largest, most trusted homeschool advocacy organization. They’re here to advance and protect our freedom to homeschool. HSLDA’S: “Homeschooling by State Laws“

SOME OF MY FAVORITE HOMESCHOOLING SUPPORT VENUES/BOOKS

• Sally Clarkson
• Carole Joy Seid
• Books lists that encourage children to become a lover of books: “Honey for a Child’s Heart”
• Books lists that encourage teens to become a lover of books: “Honey for a Teen’s Heart”