Saturday, June 13, 2009 - Update
School is out and we seem to be busier than ever. How does that happen?
This next year offers a new challenge for me. This will be my first year reporting with the state. But I am truely blessed. I have friends that have done this before and are helping me each step of the way.
I almost have everything ready to go for third grade. I've been tweeking schedules, adding subjects I didn't know I needed, writing objectives, gathering resources, preparing paperwork, the list seems endless.
I've also been working reorganizing books. I have some books for school that we won't need for a few years and I want to get those all in one spot. I did have them intermingled with all the other books (they were even all alphabetized by author at one point) but there were some there and some over there and a few up there. I need them all together. (Especially since in my reorganizing, I found a few that I could have used already.
I'm very excited about this upcoming year. We have some great things planned for the year. I'm especially excited about science. My good friend (you always have to call them good friends when they are so nice to you and lend you their resources without even blinking an eye) LindaI is lending me Exploring Creation with Zoology I by Jeannie Fulbright. This book is Charlotte Mason friendly so it is right up our alley!
So, right now, Cameron is enjoying Summer vacation and I'm getting ready for third. Soon, though, we will be starting a few summer educational activities AKA reading and math to keep us fresh.
Comments
Sunday, June 14, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Hi Danielle, great to hear from you today! Wow! another year down!! Yippeee! Michael will be starting First Grade this year. Although he did First Grade curriculum this year and will be doing second in September. Why do you have to report to the state? I do not understand that. Do you have to tell them his name? ARe you on facebook? Would love to add you. Michael and Mummy
Sunday, June 14, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by DanielleW
I am on Facebook. Email me (link on the side) and I'll add you as a friend.
In PA, it is required that you register with the state. This involves an affidavit stating the child's name and your intention to homeschool them. Then you must turn this in to the superintendent of the school district with a list of objectives, proof of medical care (paper work for the doctor and dentist), copy of my diploma proving that I have at least a highschool education, and something else. Then at the end of the year I have to show documentation that we got so many hours or so many days (180), put together a portfolio, meet with an evaluator, then turn in the portfolio and evaluators statement to the school district. Sounds fun doesn't it? LOL
