Does anyone have any information on low-cost or free homeschool programs for middle and high school children?
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Free?  About the only free educational thing is the library, which can be an invaluable resource.  I would highly recommend getting the book "A Thomas Jefferson Education" by Oliver DeMille.  You can find it gwc.edu in the bookstore section.  The things in there can easily be done through borrowing books from the library or else very cheaply.
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Why not take advantage of the fact that they are young enough to reprogram them out of the typical "one size fits all cookie cutter" approach to learning? Have you looked into other methods along the home-schooling spectrum? I would pick up a few good books about home schooling elementary aged children and start getting creative instead of relying solely (if at all) on a packaged curriculum.
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These sites carry curriculum that does not include religious studies or that have secular/religious options:\n\nhttp://www.oakmeadow.com/\nhttp://core-curriculum.com/index.php\nhttp://www.secularhomeschool.net/\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/or/mtdewbydo/secularcurric.html/\nhttp://www.thehomeschoolplace.com/\n\nGood luck!  You may want to find out if there are any support groups in your area.  Many are not religious-based, I know in our area there are several non-religious groups to choose from.  If you find one then you can talk to other parents and get ideas from them also.
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Zanar-bloser is a good program\nPalmer is similar\nD'Nelian is ok\nHandwriting for kids is online and printable (see link)
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We offer 100% FREE internet based solutions to help parents and students with homework or other school related questions. We offer multiple methods to obtain help, from online message boards (forums), to full website pages, to email support, to live chat with real teachers in almost every subject available.\n\nhttp://www.pathwhelp.org/
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There is an excellent program that works very well with middle school students.  It is called Cooperative Discipline.  Cooperative Discipline is a research-based, classroom and school reform model that builds on shared responsibility for learning and classroom organization between teachers and students.  The program provides sustained messages to children about what it means to be self-disciplined. Messages that are changed every year or are inconsistent for every classroom diminish discipline and achievement.\n\nI have seen this model used very successfully in a number of schools.  I have attached websites for you to check it out.  There is a inexpensive book you can get - cost is about $20 I think, but you can probably get started with just what you can find on the INternet.  Courses and workshops are also available.  Just do a search for Cooperative Discipline and you'll get lots of links.\n\nYou might also want to check out Richard Curwin's book "Discipline with Dignity".\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck with it.
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Have you looked into ARVS?  It is a public charter school in Arkansas that you use at home.  It uses the k12 curriculum and you can find the ARVS website on www.k12.com.  Just click on options for your state and you should find the link there.  They may not have any openings, but if they do it will be totally free and they will ship you a computer to use as well. \n\nOtherwise check out local homeschool groups - search yahoo groups for northwest arkansas home school groups and you will find several.  There are many low or no cost resources for homeschooling but it takes a little research to find what will work for your child.\n\nThe paperwork is very easy, just fill out the letter of intent and waiver, then take it to your superintendent's office.  You'll find these forms at this site: http://arkansased.org/schools/schools_home.html
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THE GOVERNMENT HAS PLENTY OF SCHOLARSHP PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AGE KIDS.  LESKO HAS A BOOK WHICH I HAVE THAT WILL HELP YOU TO FIND THIS PROGRAMS.\n\nGO TO YOUR LIBRARY AND CHECK IT OUT AND LOOK THROUGH.  THEY HAVE ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS.\n\nJJ
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Hi!\nAccording to the reports that I have read the cost varies by program, but approximately $5,000 for a high-school program.... maybe you would like to visit this forum for comments and experiences:\n\nhttp://www.suite101.com/discussion.cfm/travelandculture/84911#message_772/\n\nGood luck to your son!
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Check out Accelerated Christian Education, or ACE.  Their curriculum is designed for the student to work at their own pace.  I graduated from high school as a homeschooler and loved it.  Actually finished a year early and got a free ride to college!  Definitely check it out.
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our daughter is homeschooled\nthe best one is  http://www.thejubileeacademy.org/\n\nWe just love it, it is the best ever
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You do not need to pay any tution fees to homeschool! All you need is some workbooks, pencils, pens, paper, and a student. In fact, you don't even need workbooks! However, that is the way many new homeschoolers start.\nFirst, you must access your daughter's learning style. Is she a visual, hands-on, hearing, or textbook learner?\nThen, you can start researching curriculums that will work with her learning style.\nAfter deciding and buying a curriculum, look at your state laws. If you must notify the state, write them a letter and withdraw your daughter from school.\nWhile you are finishing up the details, give your daughter about 2 weeks to detox from public school. Bring her to the library and let her pick out some books to read. Let her watch educational tv. Have her write. Just do little activities that are fun and educational.\nAfter that period, you can start using your curriculum.\nIf you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I am homeschooled and love it.\n\nEllen Marie
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I agree, and the school issues you mention are one of many reasons I plan to homeschool.\n\nscary link.
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I'm going to try to keep all my ideas low cost and easy...if you're a stay at home mom these might work better than if you're not.  Though you might be able to get your childcare provider to do these things as well.\n\n1. Check out your local library!  They often have great things going on for the summer.  My son now 12 is an avid reader particaly becasue he got interested in the summer reading programs at the libray.  They usually have a program where kids read books and get starts or stickers or something like that to put in a book.  Sometimes there are draws and prizes and parties involved.  I find these really help boys by getting the competitive juices going...who can read the most books by the end of the summer.  Don't worry if he gravitates to books that are too young for him...any reading he does is good, builds word recognition and speed and comprehension.  You may luck out and find a series he likes...look for "The Magic Tree House" books, they might be about his level.  Then they want to read them all as fast as they can.\n\n2.Grocery Shopping...you have to do it anyway so make it special.  Have him help you make the list...maybe he can even write it out!  When you're shopping let him help you find things. Pick 2 "special treats" from the bakery to have when you get home and the groceries are put away.  Make a big deal out of it...set the table, light a candle.  \nNow a word of warning.  Grocery shopping with kids can be rough as they want every unhealthy expensive thing they see.  But by allowing him to choose one special thing you make that a bit easier.  And all kids need to learn that they can't have everything.  Once they get use to it the tantrums over the jumbo box of oreos will stop.  UNLESS you give into them...then it gets worse since they see it works.\n\n3. Plan a picnic.  You can combine this with the grocery shopping too.  You can take a picnic to a park...or maybe meet up with Dad at work.  \n\n4. 2 words...water balloons...don't forget to participate fully yourself. Kids don't see mom having fun as often as they sould...mine included.\n\n5. This may cost a bit but maybe it will fit into the budget...visit some of your local tourist attactions...a historical home, a zoo, an art gallery.\n\n6. Plant a garden...you may already do that but maybe you can give him a little corner for himself or dig up a separate spot for him.  \n\n7. Are you religious? Christian? look for a "Vacation Bible School" in your area.\n\n8. Check out the website below.  They update it monthy with cool stuff to do with your pre-school/Elemantary and teenage kids.  In the upper right hand side of the page find the paper and pencil to subscribe to get updates mailed to you monthy!\n\nI'll edit this as I think of more.
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I am not sure about this one, but there are MANY homestudy options in your area!  Visit http://www.charterassociation.org/home.asp to find charter schools that offer independent study or personalized learning programs in your area.  These are public schools, so you do not have to pay tuition, and you can get guidance and curriculum.  This is a good way to start out homeschooling for many families, so it is worth looking into.
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I am a student at Keystone National High school an accredited homeschooling program. I highly recommend it. Its even lists the Universities that accept it. Some that I can think of off the top of my head, Columbia University, Drew and NYU. They only ask you take the SAT and the ACT. You get real teachers real attention and other students that you can interact with. They also have great lessons with animation real textbooks etc.\n\nAll the memories you will miss your senior year you will get in your freshman year of college.
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i use a school called az k thru 12 it is online but they send you all the books and stuff you need and it is free a great program if you need more info contact me at crazyforcoke36@yahoo hope this helps you can check them out at www.azva.org