Steven asks…Should I be home schooled or go to public school for highschool? 10 points?We are moving and I don't know what to do, home school or public school. I would get a lot of social interaction by volunteering and would take courses with other kids, like ceramics, also i would be able to play piano again, with the stress of school I would probably not continue, any in site? got any more advantages or disadvantages to pubic or home schooling? we don't know when we will be moving so its a hard time for my family, we don't [...] Continue Reading...

Laura asks…how can i get home schooled in texas?i dont like high school and i would rather get home schooled but dont know how. is there a way to get home schooled without a parent being present because im not going to be able to have one do to there work hours.Sara answers:The beauty of homeschooling is having flexible schedule for school...perhaps a parent can work with you on some of the evening hours or if they work nights, they can do the day shift with you.
Online courses are plenty and usually have accountability that way which means parents [...] Continue Reading...

Mandy asks…home schooling?I am wondering if anyone out there can lead me to some websites regarding home schooling your child. Thank you to all are able to help me!
I live in Ontario Canada.Sara answers:Http://www.hslda.org

http://www.homeschooloasis.com

http://www.sonlight.com

http://www.timberdoodle.com

http://www.homeschoolmarketplace.com (should be the Elijah Company's resource guide)

http://www.amblesideonline.com

and the list goes on......................John asks…Home schooling?I am interested in taking my children out of public school, and I was wondering how to get involved with home schooling. I live in California. Can anyone help me with any information?Sara answers:The first place to start is www.hslda.com. This site will give you information on the hsing laws of your [...] Continue Reading...

Michael asks…How can a homeschool student qualify for college scholarships?We successfully homeschool but don't know how to obtain scholarships. We know of traditional students who have obtained scholarships for their ACT scores and musical achievements and basketball achievementments. What are available for homeschool students?Sara answers:Home schoolers can qualify with high scores on ACT and/or SAT scores. Also, check within your state for available scholarships, many like Florida have groups that specifically grant scholarships to home schoolers.

Depending on whether or not you live in a home school friendly community, many home educated are allowed to [...] Continue Reading...

Paul asks…Alpha Omega Home School Curriculum?I have some questions. I am trying desperately to find a way out of regular high school, since I'm pregnant and severely depressed. The board of education told my parents they couldn't home school me since neither of them had their high school diplomas since my dad joined the military and my mom dropped out.

Can I still use AO even though my parents don't have their diplomas?

Also, how does this exactly work? Do I just tell the board I'm using this and withdraw from school?Sara answers:The first thing to do is check [...] Continue Reading...