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Why homeschool?
Why homeschool?
Attendance in the "home education" program with us is flexible. Currently attendance is virtual on Mondays and Wednesdays and in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, if students are sick or traveling but still want to attend, they can connect remotely on in-person days as well. Also, because of the flexible nature of the environment, there may be times in which the schedule can be modified to meet individual student needs. At present, the home education program is Monday through Thursday, from 9:15am-12:15pm. This allows families to have time for their teens to explore their hobbies and interests.
Because of the abbreviated week, most families choose to meet year round in order to meet Florida's home education requirements. Vacations are discussed in advance but can be taken at any time throughout the calendar year. I record all student work each session to help maintain student portfolios. For those in the high school age brackets, we can either work towards a GED or a home school diploma. For either option, high school credits for coursework completed can be written. Additionally, I support students preparing for and enrolled in college dual enrollment programs. These students can attend tutoring or the home education program for assistance in executive function skill-building as well as having a mentor-guided experience for the process.
The ultimate goal that I have for my students is for them to launch successfully in life. We talk about their interests and help them discover ways to pursue potential career and high educational paths. I provide assistance with post-secondary education preparation.
At the end of the year, students have the option to take a proctored test that will break down their education-related skills. I typically offer these tests at the beginning of June, though I can offer them at any point throughout the summer or on holiday weeks for those looking to identify their students' progress through standardized testing. For students in home education programs, I can also do individual year end evaluations, however for those who study under me, I will contract out year end evaluations to another provider for the purpose of having an outside audit, if families do not opt to use the standardized testing model.
For payment, families pay on Monday for the week ahead. Any necessary adjustments can be made later in the week. For those on Florida K12 state scholarships or using 529 plans, I provide monthly invoices which can be submitted for reimbursement. I am certified by the state of Florida in both Math Grades 6-12 and ESE Grades K-12.
Why do I offer this? It's what my own son needed, and now I get to see him flourish as a young adult as a result. Neurodivergent kids do not always do well in a traditional classroom environment, but they can thrive here. We watch TED Talks and read books and have discussions on how the mind works. We play board games that encourage learning and critical/creative thinking. We play improv games that get even my most reticent students excited and involved. Some more dedicated students will even learn to solve Rubik's cubes. All of these things help my teens with social awkwardness, anxiety, crippling perfectionism, and more, and I get to watch them relax their nervous systems and "unmask" as they are accepted for who they are in a positively oriented learning environment uniquely tailored for their needs.
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