2006-11-17 02:27:47 · 11 answers · asked by TT 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
I looked into it for my youngest dd. We attended an hour long presentation that they held about the program. Our state has the virtual homeschool option where you can attend for free if the child begins in kindergarten or has been attending public school, so I looked into it for my dd. There were several drawbacks for our situation which may not be a big deal for others.
First of all, the positives about the program include that I think the curriculum is very good. I was impressed with the K12 curriculum. It seemed very good when looking at it. Math, History, Art, everything were standouts, and that was the main reason I was interested in the program. They also provide you with a computer with the program which probably most of us do not need, but is a nice addition to the program.
The drawbacks for me were: probably the biggest is that they only had so many slots funded by the state, and our state is a large state. (Probably each state varies with how many slots they fund for the program so I would probably just ask.) Additionally, we were not applying early in the process, did not find out about the program early in the year but towards the end of the application process, and if I was going to bother with the program I would only apply towards the beginning of the application process, not at the end as it probably fills up and if you are submitting your application in the last month or two may not get into the program at all I would think. You also have to do all the paperwork with your pediatrician, etc. and just not worth it if the slots are already full.
There is quite a bit of teacher interaction which can be a positive for some, probably esp. for those just beginning homeschooling, but for me with several years of experience I thought some of it might be irritating. Your "supervising" teacher emails you each day I guess with questions, assignments, or comments or whatever and you are required to check in daily and email back. You also are required to mail in samples of the child's work and exams. You are also required to do the state's standardized testing that they do in the public schools each year (my daughter is special needs-autism spectrum) so I was a little worried about that requirement.
Each month there is a field trip you are required to attend, which would have been a problem for me as I am homeschooling another child. If you have more than one child, even if they are attending the K12 program that could be a problem as the program leader said they break the field trip groups into ages, for example, K-2, 3-5th, etc. so you would have to be in more place than one, since she said the parent is supposed to attend, and my dh usually cannot leave work. So I would have to find someone to babysit my other child who does not attend K12, while I attended the K12 field trip. They sounded pretty inflexible on that one, but what if you have 3 or 4 kids in the program??? I thought that was a very strange requirement for homeschoolers who often do have a lot of children of different ages.
Anyway, I do love the K12 curriculum and think they do have some of the best curriculum out there, just wish they would relax some of their restrictions and prices a bit!
2006-11-18 16:49:20 · answer #1 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is using the K12 Curriculum through her virtual acadamy (a public school). She truly enjoys the curriculum, especially the History. I liked how they provided so many materials, right down to maps for social studies, goggles for science labs, and paint for art class (plus sooooo much more).
We also find the online portion of the curriculum to be engaging for my daughter who likes the more interactive approach. Our school is set up with online classes outside of the k12 curriculum and we are assigned teachers, however, they are only there when we need help and do not try to force us through the program.
If you're looking for a well-rounded and well-supported homeschooling curriculum, I would recommend K12 from our experience.
2006-11-19 16:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by suebob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am schooling my 3 kids through Ohio Virtual Academy which uses K12. Is there a question you have concerning K12?
2006-11-19 05:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to the K12 Curriculum, I have used it last year and this year so far, for my first grader. Did you have a specific question regarding it?
2006-11-17 15:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by MaxiRacing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I'm in 11th and I love it I have so much free time to do whatever I want. I also think its a lot safer than public schools with all the violence going on in this world today. I find it much more educating as well.
2006-11-17 07:27:15 · answer #5 · answered by heidi20062008 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been homeschooled since 3rd now I am in high, I love it , I have so much free time
2006-11-17 05:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have been homeschooling my daughter for2 1/2 yrs and it was the biggest mistake i ever made. she will be returning to school in jan
2006-11-18 16:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by sammi girls mom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am. But only until January.
2006-11-17 02:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by imcool_likeyou 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I homeschool my 4 kids - k thru 7th...what do you want to know?
2006-11-17 05:06:54 · answer #9 · answered by Amy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I homeschool my daughters one is k4 and the other is k5. We love it!
2006-11-17 06:38:49 · answer #10 · answered by lilmama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋