Does anyone know the ky laws for homeschooling?

Question

My daughter is in 7 th grade she hates school and is begging me to homeschool her , I wonder if this is a good idea?

Answer 1

Here are a couple links to get you started: http://howtohomeschool.info/legal.asp?state=KY
http://www.fortcampbellmwr.com/CYS/SchoolLiason/homeSchool/HomeSchoolBrochure.pdf+State+of+Kentucky+homeschooling+guidelines&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1&client=firefox-a

Put "KY homeschooling guidelines info" into Google Search and there are at least 100+ plus documents and guidelines there. I just picked two that looked promising. Good Luck--You'll do fine!

Answer 2

I don't know the laws for your area--you'll probably have to get her tested every year to make sure she meets a certain minimum standard.

But I do know that homeschooling can be a great option. I was homeschooled in the 7th grade, and my mom and I did such a good job that I was able to skip the 8th grade and enter high school the following fall.

7th grade can be a hard time for some kids, but it can also be a really key time for you to instill in her a sense of good moral values and self confidence. Those are the kinds of things that usually come under fire in junior high, and how a kid comes out of that determines a lot of the rest of her education and life choices.

If both of you are dedicated to making your time worthwhile--and she knows that homeschool is not code for loafing around all day--then go for it.

Answer 3

http://homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/laws/blKY.htm Hope this helps. Homeschooling is a great way to teach your child. You both can get to know each other. It will bring you both closer together. Make sure that you have her take some type of music, art, sport to keep her from getting bored at home. Even if its just going to the local Home Depot and taking a painting technique class, it can be fun for both of you. Have fun with school and you will find she'll love it and feel great about herself again.

Answer 4

I homeschool my sons, and they are in the 5th grade (and I've been homeschooling them since 1st grade). Pretty much, all that is required is that each year, I send a notification letter to the Director of Pupil Personnel, informing him that I plan to homeschool my kids, and briefly explain my plans for this year. Just in case, I also save as much work that's been done as possible (however, due to the very nature of homeschooling, that isn't always possible, feasible, or reasonable), record grades (if applicable), have them go to school *at least* as long as they would if they were going to public school (ie 6 hours a day, 300-some-odd days a year), and be cooperative if ever they need anything of me.

I have yet to have been asked to have them tested. However, I am somewhat expecting such a test at the end of this or next year (however, since I have not been notified of such a test, it is purely speculation on my part).

However, this, as far as I know, is only applicable to Madison County and Berea Independant, and may be different for your district. Go and speak to your local dean about the specific laws regarding homeschooling.

A little advice, if you are Christian, two sets of homeschooling courses I've used are LifePacs and KONOS (www.aop.com - LifePac ... www.konos.com - KONOS). LifePacs are fairly standard fare, and are Christian equivalents to regular schoolwork. Konos, however, is freeform, and is more of a jumping point for projects, discussions, topical studies, and supplements to other courses.

Also, as a word of warning, don't expect the dean or anyone to be too happy about your decision to homeschool. In fact, they will try their utmost to dissuade you (after all, they aren't getting the money for having your daughter in their school, but they still have to take care of the paperwork for her as such). Don't allow yourself to be intimidated or swayed by them. Just know that homeschooling is indeed better for your daughter... as long as learning is indeed done, and the time isn't used merely as freetime.

Answer 5

Here are some sites on home schooling in Kentucky. If you need further information try typing Kentucky Homeschooling laws in your Yahoo search. Good luck!

Answer 6

I like in Kentucky and home school my 2 sons. You have so send a letter to your local board of education letting them know of your intent to home school. It's a good idea to keep proof of what your child has been doing and to keep a record of their attendance. Try to follow a local school's calendar. If you have any questions you can e-mail me. I have been doing this for 5 years. I have a 12 yr old and 13 yr old.

Answer 7

Check HSLDA, they have links and info for all the states. Hats off for researching it first.
Good luck to you.

Answer 8

No, I don't.