NARHS Homeschool Workshop

North Atlantic RegionalSchools : 

North Atlantic RegionalSchools Homeschool and more!

Benefits of Homeschooling : 

Benefits of Homeschooling Parent Selected Curriculum Parent Directed Curriculum Individualized Instruction Family Values Time Management

Fears you may have... : 

Fears you may have... Can I really teach my child? How do I know what to cover? Am I doing enough? What about “socialization”? How will I know if they are learning? Do I have to take a test ? Learning Styles

LEGAL MATTERS : 

LEGAL MATTERS Being a legal homeschooler in Maine What Maine law requires Letter of Intent Public school inclusion

Record Keeping : 

Record Keeping Log days of attendance Log work accomplished Log time and activities Annual assessment

Getting Started K-12 : 

Getting Started K-12 When do I begin? Where are my classes? What subjects are required?

Homeschool Associates : 

Homeschool Associates Homeschool Associates works primarily with elementary and middle school homeschooled students Homeschool Associates helps to develop your student educational plan Homeschool Associate certified teachers provide annual assessments.

North Atlantic Regional High School : 

North Atlantic Regional High School NARHS is a private school recognized as providing “equivalent instruction” NARHS Credentializes high school work NARHS assists in college applications NARHS issues transcripts and a diploma NARHS graduation ceremony

High Schooling : 

High Schooling Who can be a high schooler? What does one need to graduate? What is a credit?

NARHS Credit Requirements : 

NARHS Credit Requirements English 4 Math 2 Social Studies 1 US History 1 Science 2 Fine Arts 1 Computer Skills .5 Physical Education 1 Health .5 Electives 4.5

Credit Sources : 

Credit Sources Credits from previous high school work Textbook credits Self-Designed courses College courses “Testing out” CLEPs Job related experience

Homeschooling your High Schooler : 

Homeschooling your High Schooler Typical student earns 6-7 credits per year Curriculum options Record keeping/documentation/proof Assessment College planning

Curriculum : 

Curriculum What do I need? How do I know what to use? Where do I get it? What kind of documentation/proof is required?

Parent Responsibilities : 

Parent Responsibilities Parents direct the student(s) education Parents determine Curriculum Design Parents choose and purchase curriculum Parents keep documentation/proof Parents submit the portfolio

NARHS Responsibilities : 

NARHS Responsibilities Work with parent to Design Curriculum Teacher available for consultation Teacher reviews portfolio/documentation NARHS credentializes student work Assist in college admissions NARHS issues your diploma

Five Portfolio Pieces : 

Five Portfolio Pieces Piece 1: Daily Log Book Piece 2: Daily work/tests Piece 3: Homeschool Transcript Piece 4: Summary Sheet Piece 5: Return Postage if necessary

In Summary : 

In Summary Parent selected and directed courses Family determines overall program NARHS assists in meeting your educational goals A real diploma is earned Go to: www.NARHS.org or 800-882-2828