What is a good home school in Ohio??

Question

My daughter has health issues and is not going to be able to attend public school at this time. We live in Ohio and I am looking for other people who have homeschooled their kids and what program that you used? Please tell me what your feelings about these programs are and if you would suggest them or not. My daughter will be entering Kindergarten. Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I highly reccomend Ohdela. Ohdela stands for Ohio Distance & Electronic Learning Academy. I have been in Ohdela for 4 years (9th through 11th grade) and I love it. Ohdela is kind of like a public school that you do at home. They offer many things that a normal public school can't (for example I am taking classes at Ohdela, but because they are flexible I am able to take some college classes (that Ohdela pays for) and get a head start on college). Ohdela has an office in Akron that your child will submit all work to and it will be graded by her teacher(s) and then returned. The teachers and advisors are all very helpful and are more than willing to answer questions (via email, phone, or in person). If you enroll Ohdela will mail you a computer, printer/fax/copier, all textbooks and workbooks, and all supplies needed (paper, pens, pencils, folders, binders....all of it) for you to use (and keep, except for the computer, they ask for that back when you graduate (or leave Ohdela)). Like I said before, Ohdela is like a public school done at home, which is a benefit because you as a parent don't have to teach your child all the material (that's what the teachers are for). Ohdela also has a National Honors Society Chapter, a Student Council, and many field trips. The best part is it is all free. Ohdela's website is www.ohdela.com if you're interested..... and if you have any questions please feel free to email me at [e-mail]

Answer 2

Are you looking for a program because that's what you want to do or because you think that's what you have to do? (Just want to make sure you know that you don't need to be signed up with somebody.)

If you are looking for an online program, there's a free program through k12 in Ohio: http://ohva.org/ . I've only ever heard good things about the k12 program. Most people I know, however, don't sign up with such a program--they pick their own resources or use prepackaged curriculum.

It might be best for you to try to find Ohio homeschooling support groups, especially ones in your area, so you can chat more with homeschoolers there and learn more about how they go about it. Also know that your daughter does not need to be registered for school until she is 6.

Answer 3

I don't have any homeschool info for you but I wanted to just say that I believe you can give your daughter a great start by homeschooling her because the kids in public schools have so much pushed onto them that I don't agree with all of it. Some children aren't ready for so much yet. I'm talking about going beyond the normal teachings. Kindergarten sure has changed since my sons were in school.

Answer 4

I wouldn't go with K12, it's a LOT of work. Switched on School House is good, and right now my mom is doing Professor B Math with my sisters and brothers. You could try finding a homeschool group or co-op in your area. They normally do field trips and classes that are very fun to participate in. There's also lots of books that can help you pick the right curriculum. My mom has "Everything your 1st grader needs to know". The series goes from kindergarden to I believe high school. Good luck with homeschooling!

Answer 5

Homeschooling is like attending deepest college. Your mothers and dads are to blame for figuring out to purchase any aspects you want or figuring out to purchase any classes you attend etc. The unfastened courses you in many cases hear approximately are actually not homeschool courses. they are public college at domicile courses.