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Question by Mandy: What is the best high school home school program if I live out of the country?
I live out of the country (Mexico) and I want to home school. Im in 10th grade. What is the best homeschooling program?

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Answer by glurpy
You live out of the country? Do you mean you live in the country? There are people in this forum from all over the world, so I'm not sure if you mean you don't live in the US or if you mean you live in the country.

By program, do you mean a distance learning school or just a prepackaged set of books? I don't know about anything for distance learning, but for books or computer-based programs, you could try A Beka, Alpha Omega, Sonlight and unfortunately I've forgotten some others. But those would be starting places.

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Question by Bubbles: How do you choose the best home-school program?
I am thinking about home-schooling my children, ages 7 and 11, and I know there are different curriculum's for homeschool. I don't know where to go to find out about homeschooling resources or how to compare the different programs. In addition, what resources are available to home-school parents? How can you suplement the social aspects, art, PE, and other programs offered in school. I would like to find the program that is right for my children and encorporate all of the additional activities to create a well rounded education for them.

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Answer by KJ-52 Mum
Welcome to HS'ing!

The first thing you should do, IMO, is find out your children's learning styles, and then your own learning/teaching style. This will help guide your curriculum decisions. Each child may need curriculum from a different company from the other.

Then attend a HS'ing convention near you (they usually go on from April-August) so you can see different curriculum in person. I have to do this because I'm so visual, and I want to see the "whole picture" of the progression through the curriculum - the entire scope and sequence.

At a HS convention, you can spend a lot of time in the vendor hall looking at curriculum, seeing the prices, comparing different ones, and typically getting a sale, or free shipping. Individual companies have booths, and then companies like Rainbow Resource Center have a giant booth with a wonderful selection of materials...and their giant catalog on hand so you can order there if they don't have what you want.
HS conventions also have seminars which are very helpful to all HS'ers.

At the same time as the above, contact your state/local HS'ing groups. You can sometimes find websites or Yahoo Groups for them. Attend some of the events to meet others and discuss curriculum. Some groups also have "curriculum share" nights, where members talk about the items they use. Our local group has a buy/sell/trade Yahoo Group also.

There are tons of resources and tons of activities for HS'ing. We live in a city of 80,000 and there's a huge HS community. I moved here from a city of 500,000 and it was even larger there. Here are some activities my son has done, or is currently doing. We've HS'ed for over 5 years.

*YMCA HS PE, Art, & Swimming classes
*HS Co-op - with 125 other kids and 22 classes to choose from
*HS bowling, ice skating, roller skating, movies
*HS classes at zoos and museums
*Boy Scouts (many HS'ers do 4H also)
*Park district sponsored indoor & outdoor track, & cross country
*HS field trips (choose your topic & place!)
*day camps and weekly camps (church, scouts, zoo, raptor center)
*Exploravision
*Math Olympiad
*Online Academic League
*Book Adventure team
*Book It Pizza Hut reading program (free pizza)
*Six Flags reading program (free tickets)
*Volunteer work for missionaries
*Bible Club
*VBS
...and others I'm not recalling at the moment!

You'll find you have *more* options with HS'ing than in PS. It's also very refreshing to do things with HS'ers as a group b/c the kids are 99% very respectful, obedient, and work well as a group. My son gets annoyed at events that are mostly PS kids, but loves being around other HS'ers.

Don't be afraid to try things, then back out. Make goals for each year and re-evaluate each year. It's very easy to get burned out doing too much - with curriuclum work, and with activities.

I know others will list great ideas also.

FWIW, we've used the K12 curriculum for over 5 years and love it. You can mix and match grade levels, work at varying speeds in courses, and the scope & sequence is amazing. We've always used it as independent HS'ers, not thorugh a virtual school.

http://www.k12.com

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If you're looking for the best homeschooling package for your child can be difficult especially if you're new with home schooling education. When choosing one, make sure that you have assessed your child's learning capabilities and learning needs. Choose the most suitable program for your kid. Assessment is surely the way to success in homeschooling.

Internet is an extensive place to find the right curriculum package for you child. Try to be meticulous however as not to force your child into a curriculum is not approppriate for him. Certainly, the best homeschool curriculum packages are Customized for your child based on his learning needs. This include his learning capabilities, needs, and desires. In return, it will motivate, challenge and improve your child's education experience.

However, if for some reasons you do not want to customize your child homeschool education, you may opt for pre package homeschool curriculum. This means that you just have to choose from the package choices available for preschool, high school and so on and so forth. Moreover, you may alternate subjects also, again depending on your personal and your child's preference.

What does a Homeschool Curriculum Package includes? In a homeschool curriculum package, it often includes, but is not limited to the Teacher Materials as well as the Students Materials. In the former, expect to see manuals, teacher editions and keywords answers and the like. On the other hand, the latter include text books, worksheets and work books.

Tips on Choosing a Homeschool Curriculum Package:

Before you buy a homeschooling curriculum package online or offline, you should read the following tips on choosing the best education program for your child.

First, assess your child's current condition. Determine your child's learning needs and your short term and long term goals. Assess your child if you'll be homeschooling a child for a year or more. Moreover, choose what philosophy you want to teach your child - Christian, another faith or secular.

Second, pinpoint your core values. Understanding your core values as well as your child would greatly influence your homeschool curriculum choices. Find out your views on education, your role on your child's education, your child's responsibilities and even what success means to you.

Third, be at ease with one or more of the home schooling methods. Whenever you encounter problems with a program, don't sell yourself short. Try not to change methods ever so often. You'll be able to tell if such program is perfect for your child if the core values mentioned earlier is manifested. The following are some of the most popular methods for teaching or approach that you may use: Literature or Textbooks, Self-teaching, Unit Study, Principle Approach and Delight Directed.

Fourth, select your home school curriculum and make adjustment. Remember not to let someone else's core values affect your child's education in a a negative way. Don't waste time with what you don't need.

Finally, do not overstress yourself and your child. Keep in mind that home schooling your child should be a cheerful and a fun way to bond with your child.

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Question by Kristin: What is the best Christian homeschool material?
I am in the market for a good homeschool curriculum. We are a Christian family and would like to use Christian based material but it's not a must as we can teach her ourselves at home and through Church. My daughter isn't preschool age yet but I wanted to get a headstart on what we are going to use and get all the details about what we need to know...since I have never homeschooled before. Thanks!

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Question by HolyLamb: Where is the best and cheapest place to get homeschool material?
We are new to homeschooling, and I have been trying to find a place to buy material online, as we live on the Amazon as missionaries. Someone suggested Switched on Schoolhouse, but when I do a search for it, I get thousands of hits. Where is the best place to buy homeschool stuff in your experience?

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Answer by Ashley
I wouldn't know because my school provides EVERYTHING except for stamps.I attend American School in Lansing,Illinois. No matter where you are, you can attend.

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Question by Jo M: What is the best internet site to homeschool my 6yr old in Australia?
We are going to be travelling up the coast of Australia in a boat and I need to homeschool my daughter over the internet.
How do I go about it?

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Answer by frikkiebotes
just browse .Homeschool australia.I think all are more or less the same

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Question by Jo M: What is the best internet site to homeschool my 6yr old in Australia?
We are going to be travelling up the coast of Australia in a boat and I need to homeschool my daughter over the internet.
How do I go about it?

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Answer by frikkiebotes
just browse .Homeschool australia.I think all are more or less the same

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Question by Jo M: What is the best internet site to homeschool my 6yr old in Australia?
We are going to be travelling up the coast of Australia in a boat and I need to homeschool my daughter over the internet.
How do I go about it?

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Answer by frikkiebotes
just browse .Homeschool australia.I think all are more or less the same

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Question by down2earthsmiles: What are some of the best prepackaged homeschool curriculums?
I know about Calvert, I heard about Robinson...what are some of the other well known Curriculums. I researching write now and am looking for a easy to follow program. I'm new at this and I don't want to waste time this year in putting a curriculum together while my daughter waits around. Maybe after a year of following a homeschool program and getting in to the groove of things, I can make my own for next year.

What's your opinion? Have you heard of the Calvert Curriculum? What is it like? or what are the other curriculums like?
spelling mishaps: I'm researching right now....

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Answer by yardchicken2
We like Harcourt Brace. You also get a discount if you belong to a homeschool association or have a letter showing you are a homeschooler.

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Question by Michelle M: What is the best way to advertise a class to homeschool families?
I have started a new program offering instrumental music classes to homeschool students at two local churches. I've been told by several homeschool parents that the concept is great and really should meet a need. The problem is that I am having trouble getting the word out. I've submitted the information to a number of e-mail lists in my area (Orlando, FL), with links to my website, but it seems very 'hit-and-miss.' What is an effective way to advertise to homeschooling families? Thank you for your help.

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Answer by omega4help
I have had great success getting my business out there by using Craigslist and Kijiji. There 2 classified sites made a huge difference in getting the name of my business out there. And with both of them you can specifically target your local area, and they are free to use.

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