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In an effort to partner more effectively with our robust homeschool population, Moore County Schools is excited to offer a new blended learning program for K-5 students that have previously been homeschooled.
What does this public school + homeschool partnership look like?
What does this public school + homeschool partnership look like?
The program will be hosted at three highly rated elementary schools in Moore County, McDeeds Creek, West Pine Elementary, and now Southern Pines Elementary.
There are two teachers- one K-2 and one 3-5 at our McDeeds Creek and West Pine Elementary sites. There is currently one K-2 teacher at our Southern Pines Elementary location. There will be 24 total slots for each teacher.
To keep class sizes low, two student cohorts are created for each teacher. This keeps class size down to 12 or less per cohort.
Students come for face-to-face instruction two days (Mondays and Tuesdays or Wednesdays and Thursdays) from 7:45-1:45 of face-to-face instruction. Families continue with the homeschool curriculum of their own during the three off-campus days and may be provided additional enhancement materials from teachers as well.
Students enrolled have the option to participate in extracurricular activities and events hosted at McDeeds Creek, West Pine Elementary, and Southern Pines. Students will also participate in specials classes (Art, Music, PE, Media Center).
Link to Blend+Ed Site with Curriculum Guides for Homeschool Families
Application Process:
Application Process:
Currently homeschooling families looking to join Blend+Ed, complete the Google Form for the 2026-2027 School Year. Applications will be reviewed and placement assessments will be schedule with families. Placements will be communicated with in a timely fashion about their cohort placement.
Enrollment for the 25-26 School Year is closed at this time.
The Application for the 2026-2027 school year is posted here: 2026-2027 Application. The application window opened February 2nd, 2026.
The team will review and then invite you to schedule a date and a time for your student to work with a Blend+Ed teacher for a placement assessment.
During this meeting, the application and placement assessment will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for student success.
The Blend+Ed Team will the review application and placement assessment data in consideration with the current cohort composition. The team will send a determination letter or email.
When students awarded a seat in program, the family will then to complete the enrollment process in Infinite Campus. Reach out to Mrs. Fox at sfox@ncmcs.org if you have questions or need help.
If one school site fills up, families will offered a spot at the other site or added to a waitlist. The Blend+Ed team will work hard to get families the school site and cohort days that desire but this cannot be guaranteed.
FAQ
FAQ
Q: Is this program available to current MCS fully enrolled students?
A: No. At this time, we are seeking to partner with students that are currently homeschooled and looking to supplement their curriculum and instructional opportunities. Families are eligible when they have homeschooled for at least a semester to 6 months prior to applying.
Q: What standards and curricula will be utilized?
A: The teachers will follow the North Carolina Standard Course of Study to determine content/topics taught to students. Curriculum will be cultivated by teachers from their own creation and from materials/resources provided by MCS at the appropriate grade levels.
Q: How will you teach multiple grade levels / age ranges of students effectively?
A: Splitting the cohorts into groups of 12 and then utilizing small group rotations will allow teachers to effectively differentiate. Experienced teachers have been working with wide ranges of students throughout their careers.
Q: How will my child’s days be decided?
A: We will assess student understandings to properly place them in the best cohort for their individual learning needs (Mon+Tue or Wed+Thur).
Q: Will my child need to participate in state testing requirements?
A: Yes. We must follow all state and local testing requirements
Q: Can students living out of county apply for the Blend+Ed program?
A: Yes, parents would need to apply for Discretionary Admission through our current MCS process. The Discretionary Admission window is during the month of February- inquiries outside of this time should be made to Principal Burr at jburr@ncmcs.org.
Questions, please email Ms. Jami Burr at jburr@ncmcs.org
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