how do my kids get credit for being homeschooled in another country and then return 2 a cty school 2 yr later?

Question

i am a first time homeschooler , homeschooling in kuwait, and will return in 2 yrs and they will go to a city school again,how will this work..help

Answer 1

If you are a government employee, military, etc. Look into IDEA International -- the DOD will fund your homeschooling education, and your credits will be tracked just as they would in a normal school.

If not, take high school credits through a commonly used, accredited institution such as BYU, UNL, NDIS or U of Missouri. They will transfer back to the city school without problem.

If you are talking K-8, you have plenty of flexibility in what you use. Although, you may want to print the standards used by your city school, and be sure they are covered during your school years.

Answer 2

This will be specific to the school district you return to. If you already know where you'll be in 2 years, contact the school district, explain your situation, and ask what you need to do. If you don't know where you'll be, pick out a curriculum and when you get back, don't be surprised if the school district asks you to take a placement test.

This is not a big issue if your kids are elementary or junior high. If they're in high school (or will be doing high school work), you'll need to use an accredited program (like Alpha Omega) in order for them to get the proper credits.

Answer 3

It will depend entirely on where you are 'returning to'.

I would suggesting finding out school curriculum requirements where you will be returning to and keep on top of those in your homeschooling. These requirements should be available through the school, the school board or the state website.

Answer 4

Keep on track, ask the school to give you the "scope and sequence" outline for those grades, then get the proper curriculum that cover these, when you come back have the children tested SAT scholastic aptitude test...thru a proctor, and they will see your child's achievements. They will place him accordingly, on target, possibly one grade higher, depends on how successful he learns at home with you!

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Good luck!

Answer 5

Well you have to ask in the new country, maybe in the new school for an exam to pass whatever level your kids are. Or maybe the school can apply this exam. And don't worry, maybe is gonna be the same when you get back.

Answer 6

Depending on what state you choose to live in when you come back your answers will vary. Good for you for teaching them. They will be tested to re-enter a city school but it will be on basic skills. Check with the State that you plan to live in for the "State Standards " for your children's grade levels. Best of luck!

Answer 7

Don't homeschool them. It's irresponsible and not fair to your children who need a school environment to develop. Much goes on at school that can not be duplicated in a home school setting. Kids need to learn to deal with all those things, good and bad. Your doing a disservice to deny your kids a regular school education.