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CHS students take part in a "hands-on" lesson about the Revolutionary War. There are a variety of reasons parents choose to homeschool their children. Among them are:
What about socialization? "The idea that children need to be around many other youngsters in order to be 'socialized' is perhaps the most dangerous and extravagant myth in education and childrearing today. There is ample research that indicates that because home schooled students are exposed to a wider variety of people and situations, they learn to get along with a variety of people, making them socially mature and better able to adjust to new situations." (Dr. Raymond Moore, in The Hurried Child) Studies have shown that "home schooled children had consistently fewer behavioral problems...because they tend to imitate their parents while conventionally-schooled children model themselves after their peers." (Dr. Larry Shyers, "Comparison of Social Adjustment Between Home and Traditionally Schooled Students" quoted in Home Schooling ...the Right Choice by Chris Klika) Most Christian home educators are actively involved in their church, a local homeschool group, field trips, local sports or other activities where children interact with others. Is private home education legal in California The California Education Code does not specifically mention homeschooling. California’s home educators generally operate under the private school laws (Ed. Code 48222) or the state credentialed teacher exemption from public school (Ed. Code 48224). Some families choose to establish a private school in their own home, filing a private school affidavit with the State Department of Education and complying with the same rules and regulations which apply to any other private school in California. Other families enroll in an Private School Satellite Program (PSP) offered by a public or private school. Christian Heritage School would be considered an ISP.
Home School Legal Defense
Association exists to defend the parent’s right to educate their
children at home. We highly encourage membership in HSLDA whether
you join our school or not. As a benefit to CHS, please use the
following link to apply for
HSLDA membership: Am I qualified?
Parents do not need
to know everything in order to teach. The example and enthusiasm of
the loving parent in learning along with their children will
motivate and encourage them. Teachers manuals sold by many
curriculum publishers usually offer a wealth of information to help
teach the material. Support schools provide parents with various
helps. A tutor may be retained for
Can my high schooler return
to public school?
Because homeschools
are generally NOT accredited schools, there is the possibility that
your local public school will NOT accept homeschool high school
credits for transfer. Some public high schools will not accept
credits from online public charter schools either. Therefore, it is
possible that home educating during any portion of high school may
require a commitment to continue through graduation. Consider
carefully.
Can homeschoolers get into
college?
Many
private colleges are actively recruiting homeschoolers and more and
more public colleges and universities are smoothing the entry path
for homeschool students. Our students do very well in college. After
all, most home educators teach their children to work and think
independently; critical thinking is often stressed. These are some
of the prized qualities of a good college student.
Getting Started Links
Click this link for more “getting started” information from the Home School Legal Defense Association site: http://www.youcanhomeschool.org/starthere/default.asp?bhcp=1 Click here to read ten “getting started” articles from The Teaching Home magazine. http://theteachinghome.com/started/
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